Health and wellbeing
With over 4,500 people found to be sleeping rough across the UK according to Government figures released in October last year, it’s easy to see why Council’s need a homelessness strategy. And now, you can have your say on it.…
A wellbeing festival in Grimsby has proven to be a raving success with over 600 people joining Young Minds Matter on the day. Young Minds Matter is a service run by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. It provides emotional…
Public Health Update New project to provide help for recovering drug and alcohol addicts in Grimsby moves step closer A new project to provide help for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in Grimsby has moved a step…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well School sport and activity action plan The government has announced new plans to allow children greater opportunity to access 60 minutes of daily sport and physical activity. The School Sport and Activity…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well National Maternity and Perinatal Audit The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership has published National Maternity and Perinatal Audit Organisational Report 2019. The second organisational survey of the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA)…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well England’s top midwife warns ‘tens of thousands’ still smoking during pregnancy Women who smoke during pregnancy are putting themselves and their baby at risk of serious harm unless they kick the habit,…
North East Lincolnshire Council has given the green light to an innovative approach to drug and alcohol recovery. Creative Start have been commissioned to establish the areas first Recovery Community on behalf of the Council and Public Health England. The…
North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group have won a bid for NHS funding to provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support for young people. The funding is part of the NHS long term plan to…
Walk to School Week for 2019 has officially ended and after school children have walked, scooted and pedalled around the borough during the annual campaign we can announce that Canon Peter Hall CofE Primary School’s children have claimed the top…
“Running has saved my life because I felt so low at times.” The fourth Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k is fast approaching on July 21st and entries are filling up fast. People can sign up now at www.greatgrimsby10k.com for just £17 or…
It’s time to dust off the handlebars and get back in the saddle as Bike Week approaches and the summer weather returns. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, has teamed up with Love to Ride and Cycling…
Cleethorpes Cycle Hub is open to the public and ready ahead of the busy tourist season in Cleethorpes. Located in the former ticket office at Cleethorpes Rail Station, the Cleethorpes Cycle Hub is operated by Cycle Hub Lincs, the Community…
Walk to School Week, the annual campaign led by Living Streets, launches next week and encourages pupils and grown-ups around the UK to unite for one week of walking to school. The council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are once…
This Wednesday 13th March is National No Smoking Day, a country wide campaign to challenge the acceptance of smoking cigarettes and raising awarenesss about the serious harm that smoking does to health. North East Lincolnshire Council have a Wellbeing Service…
People in North East Lincolnshire could start 2019 off the right way by making huge savings on their energy bills. North East Lincolnshire Council has once again teamed up with the Big Community Switch, a free Home Energy scheme to…
The winter weather may have set in, but avid cyclists in our area still have a reason to get on their bikes this Christmas. A winter cycling challenge, organised by Love to Ride and supported by the Council and ENGIE,…
With winter weather slowly creeping in, people across North East Lincolnshire are being encouraged to take note of ways to keep their house warmer for less. Savvy people across the borough could see their energy efficiency home improvements paid for…
NEW to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, a football session for children in reception or year one, starts on Tuesday, October 30 in the centre’s sports hall. Children can learn basic footballing skills and enjoy the great game led by Lincs Inspire’s…
Two key cycle routes in North East Lincolnshire are set to undergo improvement works from next week. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, will be starting works to the cycle paths in Grimsby on Monday 1 October.…
A shop owner has become the latest in a line of prosecutions against the illicit cigarette and tobacco industry in North East Lincolnshire. Mariwan Osman Hassan, aged 32, of Freeman Street in Grimsby, pleaded guilty to 6 offences under the…
North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council are backing the PHE Heart Age Campaign in September to raise awareness of the importance of making simple changes to your health. The Heart Age Campaign 2018, aimed at 40 to 60…
Businesses in North East Lincolnshire are once again gearing up to compete for the top spot and big prizes during Love to Ride’s Cycle September challenge. Cycle September, organised by Love to Ride and supported by North East Lincolnshire Council…
North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting the borough’s households to join an army of energy switchers by signing up to the latest round of the Big Community Switch. The scheme offers people the chance to have energy companies bid for…
Young carers across our area have this week been given a rare opportunity to relax and have fun, following on from last year’s successful residential break. The popular 2-day camping break for young people who spend much of their time…
This summer Lincs Inspire, in partnership with Engie and NELC, are launching weekly leisure bike rides. Aiming to grow a choice of community-led rides, they have organised five group rides for all abilities, led by an experienced cyclist. Organisers hope…
In response to the heatwave that has hit our region over recent days, the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) has re-issued advice for parents on keeping their baby safe when they are sleeping. Although warm weather is something most of…
More than 4,000 runners are expected to take to the streets on the morning of Sunday 22 July 2018 for the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k race. Now in its third year, it’s a day for sporting celebrations but there will…
The results of a survey from last year looking at all aspects of life in North East Lincolnshire have been published today. The Our Place, Our Future survey was put together by North East Lincolnshire Council, Humberside Police and NHS…
Partygoers in Grimsby and Cleethorpes will notice another late-night presence on the streets after Pubwatch North East Lincolnshire won funding to deploy street marshals. The marshals will provide a patrol service in the town centre on key dates during the…
Pubs and clubs across North East Lincolnshire are set to get more help in the fight to stop alcohol-related violence in the area. Pubwatch North East Lincolnshire, working with North East Lincolnshire Council’s licensing and safer and stronger communities teams,…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s crematorium has donated the money raised from a metal recycling scheme to St. Andrew’s Hospice. St. Andrew’s Hospice was chosen to receive £5,000 being the surplus from the sale of recycled metal materials recovered following cremations. The…
Children and young people in North East Lincolnshire will benefit from an improved service supporting their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The new service, called Young Minds Matter, has been commissioned by North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire…
A number of homes in our area could get their heating systems revamped thanks to a new scheme. The scheme, which will offer qualifying residents the chance to upgrade from storage or room heaters, or solid fuel fires to A-rated…
AN Inclusive Sports Taster Day is being held on Wednesday 25th April at Grimsby Leisure Centre (Health & Wellbeing Centre) as part of Lincs Inspire’s Inspiring Lives programme, in conjunction with the Adult Learning Disability Service, Care Plus Group. The session, which runs…
Cyclists in North East Lincs will have the chance to get their bike fixed for free over the next few months thanks to The Cycle Hub. The Cycle Hub, based at Grimsby Town Train Station, is taking its popular Doctor…
People in our area could be entitled to free home improvements to help make their home warmer and more energy efficient. North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council’s South Humber Energy Efficiency Partnership (SHEEP) Eco Insulation Scheme have funding…
Cabinet members of North East Lincolnshire Council this week approved plans to proposals to offer more extra care housing locally. Extra Care Housing is an alternative option for those considering residential care, offering greater independence to older and less able…
Ride to work week is here! The annual friendly competition between workplaces and employees to cycle to work will start on Monday 12 March. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE and Love to Ride, is once again…
Cyclists in North East Lincolnshire will soon get the chance to learn how to carry out basic cycle maintenance through a series of free workshops over the coming months. Delivered by the Grimsby Cycle Hub and supported by the Council…
Ropes, Hammers & Tyres sessions with Wayne will take place at King George V Stadium on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10.15am starting on 1st February. The sessions, which are free to Lincs Inspire subscription members and £4.80 per session for…
Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding an evening Tai Chi session at Scartho Library. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and cost £3…
Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding a Tai Chi sessions at Immingham Swimming Pool. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and cost £3…
LINCS Inspire has launched a new Walking Netball session at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre on Mondays from 10am to 11am. Walking Netball is netball, but at a walking pace. Anyone can play, regardless of ability or fitness level. The session costs…
Savvy people in North East Lincolnshire could see their home improvements paid for or subsidised by government funding pots. The funding is available to tackle a variety of home improvement projects with the aim of making homes warmer and more…
145 homes are to get their heating facilities revamped through a new scheme being offered by the South Humber Energy Efficiency Partnership across North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Qualifying residents that currently rely on storage heaters, room heaters and…
Find free support for your New Year health kick at a series of drop in sessions with North East Lincolnshire Council’s Wellbeing service. The team has set up a series of drop in events across North East Lincolnshire between 8…
NHS England has confirmed the dates and times that pharmacies throughout North East Lincolnshire will be open over the Christmas and New Year period. Click here to view the times.
North East Lincolnshire Council has been awarded white ribbon status after helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse. The accreditation award follows an ongoing campaign, launched last year and supported by the Council, combating domestic abuse, and is in recognition…
People are being warned not to pre-drink alcohol following research highlighting the dangers posed by the culture of drinking before going out. The Council’s licensing team, working in partnership with Safer and Stronger Communities, issued advice to local people to…
A multi-agency operation to tackle issues of anti-social behaviour and drinking around Grimsby’s Riverhead has seen initial success following the first few weeks of patrols. Joint patrols by North East Lincolnshire Council and its partner ENGIE, Humberside Police and Foundations…
It’s that time of year when we start to share those cold and flu viruses amongst our family, friends and colleagues and it’s important that those most at risk protect themselves and others by getting the flu vaccination. North East…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE and Gas Safe, are offering free gas safety checks and minor essential works to households across the borough. The work is being done to help combat carbon monoxide poisoning which affects…
There has never been a better time to quit smoking according to new data which shows quitting success rates at their highest for a decade. The figures have been published ahead of this year’s Stoptober – now in its sixth…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2017, taking place this week. Gas Safety Week aims to raise awareness of gas safety and highlight the importance of taking care of…
People who keep poultry and other birds are being urged to sign up for disease alerts in case there’s a risk of bird flu as the autumn migration season approaches. North East Lincolnshire Council is advising people to register their…
Are you organising a public bonfire or firework display in North East Lincolnshire this year? If so, North East Lincolnshire Council is reminding organisers that the Council, Humberside Fire and Rescue and other organisations need to be notified of public…
Businesses and workplaces in north East Lincolnshire are set to compete for the top spot on the Love to Ride Cycle September challenge. The Cycle September campaign, which was launched last weekend at a Love to Ride event in Cleethorpes,…
More than 3,000 people will hit the streets of Great Grimsby at the end of the month for DONG Energy Great Grimsby 10k and fun run. A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to make sure…
A NEW walking sport is coming to Grimsby in the form of rounders, aiming to get as many people as possible enjoying moderate exercise together. Lincs Inspire’s sports development team is launching a six-week walking rounder’s course on Tuesday, July…
Lincs Inspire Libraries launches new scheme to support people living with long term conditions AT a time when 26 million people in England are living with at least one long term condition(1), Lincs Inspire Libraries is today launching a national…
HAVE fun getting fit with your friends and come along to Lincs Inspire’s FIT TO PARTY 2 charity event at Grimsby Auditorium on Tuesday 6th June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. You can expect fun, fitness, flashing lights and a party…
Sexual health clinics across the borough will this week begin offering free HIV testing service for people within North East Lincolnshire. The service, operated by Positive Health in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council and Virgin Care, will be operated…
East Marsh residents will this month be treated to an Easter fair egg-stravaganza, with lots of activities planned for all the family. The East Marsh Easter fair has been organised by partnership initiative Together for East marsh, which was set…
The proceeds from a metal recycling scheme have been donated to the local branch of a national cancer charity. Myeloma UK was chosen to receive £5,000 being the surplus from the sale of recycled metal materials recovered following cremations. The scheme…
Do you have a bike or any bike parts you’re looking to get rid of? North East Lincolnshire Council is running a scheme where young people from the Youth Offending Service repair old bikes and give them a new home.…
A Public Health England campaign seeking to help expectant parents to adopt healthy behaviours is being launched in North East Lincolnshire this week. The Start4Life programme operated by PHE has unveiled a new interactive Breast Feeding Friend (BFF) chat bot.…
A campaign to keep taxis in North East Lincolnshire smoke free has seen the number of warnings issued fall by more than half in only two years. Members of the Council’s licensing and community protection committee have been leading on…
The Cycle Hub, based at Grimsby Town Train Station, is going back on tour this year, with a number of Doctor Bike sessions planned across North East Lincolnshire. The popular sessions, which are to run between April and June, offer…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE and North Lincolnshire Council, is once again supporting National Energy Action’s (NEA) Warm Homes Campaign this year. Working as part of the South Humber Energy Efficiency Partnership (SHEEP), the Council…
North East Lincolnshire Council are seeking the views of people in this area about drug and alcohol misuse. A short survey has been launched on the Council’s website to ask people about their perceptions of drug and alcohol misuse, and…
Two lucky users of the Phone ‘n’ Ride service, Mrs Gwen Willbourn and Mrs Patricia Boagey, have both won £50 worth of Freshney Place shopping vouchers in the December voucher competition. Users are automatically entered into the competition when they…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, is urging residents not to suffer in the cold this winter. Qualifying residents will be able to receive a new boiler, and get assistance with heating and insulation through the boiler…
Fed up of fragrance? Sick of smellies? Bored of bubble bath? If you’ve been given toiletries and other essentials and other essential bathroom items, Women’s Aid are asking if you’ll think about re-gifting them to people in need. The Christmas…
North East Lincolnshire Council has been awarded £650,000 from a £25 million housing and technology fund for people with learning disabilities. Cllr Peter Wheatley, portfolio holder for regeneration, skills and housing at the Council, said: “We’re working with Develop NEL…
Pharmacy opening times over Christmas can be accessed here. Over the festive period, pharmacies are not required to open on the following days: 25 December 2016 26 December 2016 27 December 2016 01 January 2017 02 January 2017 During this period, the…
Older people in North East Lincolnshire are to get the offer of financial assistance to help with interest-only mortgages. An extension to the Mortgage Breathing Space scheme, has been agreed by members of North East Lincolnshire’s Cabinet . The existing…
North East Lincolnshire Council and its partner ENGIE are geared up and ready to keep the roads moving this winter. Vehicles have been tested and a new delivery of salt is being made to bring the stockpile up to about…
North East Lincolnshire Council is supporting the White Ribbon Campaign- a national movement aiming to stop domestic abuse against women. Domestic abuse in the UK affects about 1.2 million women every year, costing the country’s economy £36.7 billion. In 2014/15…
Residents in North East Lincolnshire are being advised to sign up for cold weather alerts from the Met Office following last year’s strong winds and heavy rain. The cold weather health watch is aimed at giving local people advanced warning…
LINCS Inspire’s half term activities are a great way of getting active, making friends and having fun! Half term activities are being held on Wednesday, October 26 & Friday, October 28 at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre. Each day is action-packed, with…
People in North East Lincolnshire are being reminded to get their flu vaccinations over the coming weeks, ahead of the cooler weather setting in. Young children, pregnant women, older people and those with a long-term underlying health condition are especially…
North East Lincolnshire Council are hosting events around the area to support smokers looking to quit this Stoptober. This month, the Public Health England 28 day Stoptober campaign will be encouraging smokers to stop smoking for good. It is the…
North East Lincolnshire Council will host a number of events around the area to support smokers looking to quit this Stoptober. Throughout October, the Public Health England 28 day Stoptober campaign will be encouraging smokers to stop smoking for good.…
All this week is national Health Visitor Week and North East Lincolnshire Council’s health visitors, and family hubs will be delivering information and support across the borough. Those who wish to find out more information about health visitors are invited…
IF you like to share memories and have a chat and a cuppa, the new ‘Memory Lane Group’ at Waltham Library could be for you. Meetings will be held on the last Friday of each month starting on Friday 30th…
North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with ENGIE, are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2016, taking place between 19 to 25 September. Gas Safety Week hopes to raise awareness of gas safety and highlight the importance of taking…
Rachel West, aged 35, from Lincolnshire, has won the National Social Impact award sponsored by Workers Educational Association (WEA) at the Festival of Learning Awards, in Birmingham. The Festival of Learning Awards showcase and celebrate the wonderful things that individuals,…
HAVE fun getting fit with your friends and come along to Lincs Inspire’s FIT TO PARTY charity event at Grimsby Auditorium on Tuesday 20 September from 6.30pm to 9pm. At this special one-off event, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society,…
Public Health staff have been working with two local organisations to support long term smokers to switch from smoking tobacco to e-cigarettes, reducing their risk of serious harm from smoking. North East Lincolnshire has one of the highest levels of…
Due to the current hot weather, the LSCB has issued the following advice for parents around safe sleeping for babies. Although warm weather is something most of us enjoy, sadly it can also lead to an increase in child deaths…
A POPULAR takeaway has worked with North East Lincolnshire Council’s food health team to significantly improve its hygiene rating. Hy’s Palace takeaway on Fieldhouse Road, Humberston, was inspected in February and awarded a rating of 1 in the Food Hygiene…
THREADS of the Past was an innovative heritage project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and delivered by Lincs Inspire’s Library Service and local textiles and mixed-media artist Nicky Dillerstone. Thanks to National Lottery players, the project helped people in…
A multi-agency initiative to address issues of street begging which have been affecting the town centre areas of Grimsby and Cleethorpes launches today. Officers of North East Lincolnshire Council and Humberside Police are working with a number of agencies involved…
YOUNG people can have fun and keep active during the summer holidays for only £25 with Lincs Inspire’s Active Junior Pass. For a one-off payment, those aged 8 to 15 can make use of all of Lincs Inspire’s swimming pools,…
The latest statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) have alarmingly revealed that more than one in five (21%) women aged 25-64 in North East Lincolnshire are not booking in and turning up to a smear test.…
Running from 13-17 June 2016, Health Action Week recognises the high quality health and social care that happens throughout our area on a daily basis. Health Action Week will be filled with dozens of activities and events where people can…
Council to offer energy advice sessions ahead of scheme deadline North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with ENGIE, is hosting a series of free energy advice sessions across the borough in May ahead of the Big Community Switch deadline. The…
