‘Stick to the rules so we can emerge from this lockdown safely.’ Those are the words of North East Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health, Stephen Pintus. Just 10 months on from the Council Public Health chief’s first press conference to address fears of COVID-19 ahead of the first national lockdown, Mr Pintus is once again…
6 days ago | COVID-19
North East Lincolnshire Council’s health visiting and school nursing service have issued an update about how they’re delivering their services during the new national lockdown. Health Visitors: Health visitors will be continuing to offer home visits to all families during lockdown, though some visits such as the 10 month and 2 year reviews will be…
2 weeks ago | Children and familiesAs the local COVID contact tracing team start work tracing people who are close contacts of people who have had a positive COVID test, one Councillor is warning people to remain vigilant to fraudsters posing as contact tracers. Councillor Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “We’ve…
4 weeks ago | Council information and partnershipsA project to ensure care home residents in our patch did not feel lonely or isolated during the height of the COVID pandemic has won an award and recognition from the Young Advisors. The project saw a group of young people in North East Lincolnshire write postcards to a number of care home residents. From…
1 month ago | Children and familiesAfter a challenging year, we are no doubt all hoping and planning for perhaps a slightly different kind of Christmas, in amongst the ongoing coronavirus restrictions and action to stay safe with face coverings, handwashing, distance between us and self isolating. NHS North East Lincolnshire CCG is reminding people what services are available should they…
1 month ago | Health and wellbeingTwo new mobile testing unit sites will be opened in North East Lincolnshire to help detect cases of COVID-19. The two sites, situated in Immingham and Cleethorpes, will make it even easier for people to get a test when they start to experience the symptoms of COVID-19. Grant Street Car Park in Cleethorpes and a…
1 month ago | Health and wellbeingIs this second lockdown making you feel lonely? Or overwhelmed? Are you worried about your children’s behaviour? Do you need to talk to someone about your financial situation? Do you want to talk to other kinship carers who understand what you’re going through? However you’re feeling or if you have questions about the practicalities of…
1 month ago | Children and familiesCouncillors are warning parents about in-game gambling ahead of a Christmas when many children will be unwrapping new video games and games consoles on Christmas day. Councillor Ian Lindley, portfolio holder for children, education and young people, and Councillor Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities at North East Lincolnshire Council, have issued…
2 months ago | Environment and community safetyKooth is an online service to support the wellbeing and resilience of young people. Kooth is a web-based, confidential support service available to young people in North East Lincolnshire. Kooth provides a safe and secure means of accessing mental health and wellbeing support designed specifically for young people. It’s anonymous which means users aren’t…
2 months ago | Children and families
The Wellbeing Service are continuing to provide free, confidential support during COVID. The service can support you with anything related to your health and wellbeing including: mental and emotional wellbeing healthy eating weight management physical activity stop smoking building confidence improve your relationships With your Wellbeing Worker you will set goals and plan your pathway…
2 months ago | Health and wellbeing