Christmas can be the happiest time of year but it can also bring extra pressure. And with rising costs and added financial burdens during a time of pandemic recovery, leading NHS mental health services provider NAViGO are keen to reiterate that they are here to offer support. NAViGO chief executive Simon Beeton said: “It continues…
3 months ago | Health and wellbeingNAViGO has been appointed as the new provider of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children in North East Lincolnshire. The award-winning social enterprise is to deliver the Young Minds Matter (YMM) contract locally from April 2023. The service, which offers children and young people up to the age of 19 support with their…
4 months ago | Children and familiesYOUNG people in North East Lincolnshire are set to benefit from world-leading research into smoking prevention. The INTENT training was developed by a team of psychologists at the University of Leeds and saw over six thousand school-aged students tracked over four years, with half receiving interventions to encourage them not to take up smoking. According…
5 months ago | Children and familiesPublic Health and Trading Standards officers at North East Lincolnshire Council have issued a warning to local shops over the sale of vapes to underage customers. Almost 300 convenience store retailers in North East Lincolnshire have been written to by Trading Standards officers, advising them of the law and their responsibilities. Despite it being illegal…
7 months ago | Health and wellbeingA leading Public Health official is appealing to North East Lincolnshire residents to think about the risks of gambling getting “out of control” in the wake of a report highlighting how online gambling losses are skewed towards deprived areas. The report, produced by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Liverpool,…
9 months ago | Health and wellbeingLocal people are being offered a chance to have their say on what services which offer vital support for those struggling with addiction in North East Lincolnshire could look like in the future as part of a public consultation. A survey has been launched to find out more about the views and experiences of those…
1 year ago | Health and wellbeingChristmas can be a wonderful time for many, but for some, it can be a time of immense struggle. Lots of support is available to help people with everything from financial problems to homelessness and mental health.Councillor Margaret Cracknell, portfolio holder for health, wellbeing and adult social care at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This…
1 year ago | Council information and partnershipsHundreds of parents in North East Lincolnshire could qualify for help to buy healthy food and milk. Under the NHS Healthy Start scheme, women who are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 years old, and have a qualifying benefit can claim up to £8.50 each week. The money is deposited…
1 year ago | Children and familiesThe Household Support Grant scheme, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions, is now open to North East Lincolnshire residents over 16 years of age to provide support to households in most need this winter as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID. The maximum grant available is £250. The grants are specifically…
1 year ago | GeneralA new 12-week free weight management course is being set up to support people in North East Lincolnshire. With the help of wellbeing coaches trained by Xyla, a national health and wellbeing organisation, the courses will offer support and encouragement to local people who want to lose weight or maintain weight whilst living a healthier…
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