New service launched in Nottingham to improve Oral Health
Maintaining good oral health has a significant impact on overall health and quality of life, while poor oral health means people often cannot participate fully in society due to pain,…
Chairs of County and City Health and Wellbeing Boards seek expansion of local water fluoridation
Councillor John Doddy, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board and Councillor Linda Woodings, Chair of Nottingham City Health and Wellbeing Board, and their respective Directors of Public Health,…
It’s time to get talking in the workplace, this Time to Talk Day
Nottingham City Council is encouraging organisations and businesses to take Time to Talk next month. Time to Talk Day is held at the beginning of February every year and is…
Are you being affected by someone else’s gambling?
Nottingham City Council is raising awareness of the signs of gambling harm and asking, “would you recognise if you’re being affected by the gambling of someone you know?” Gambling can…
Alliance warning on danger of fake tobacco
New research commissioned by the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Smoking and Tobacco Alliance has highlighted the negative impact of illegal cigarettes on local communities. The study found that two in five…
Bestwood’s newest residents are home in time for Christmas
Residents have now moved into their brand-new homes at Nottingham City Council’s Beckhampton development in Bestwood Park, just in time for Christmas. The homes are the latest to be completed…
Nottingham Rental Standard launched to Improve standards for private renters
Nottingham City Council, in collaboration with Unipol Student Homes and DASH Services (Decent and Safe Homes), has introduced the Nottingham Rental Standard. This initiative, born out of a continued commitment…
68% of the public in the East Midlands support raising the age of sale to create a smokefree generation
A new YouGov poll for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows 68% of people in the East Midlands support the Prime Minister’s plans to create a smokefree generation by…
Would you recognise the signs of gambling harm?
Nottingham City Council is raising awareness of the signs of gambling harm by asking: ‘could you recognise the signs?’ Gambling can affect physical and mental health, damage relationships and leave…
Parents in Nottingham urged to take-up the flu vaccination offer for their children
The annual flu vaccination programme is under way and health bosses in Nottingham are urging parents to make sure their children are protected to help stop the spread this winter.…