Awards to honour those who help others in Nottingham
Nominations are now open to recognise the efforts of people in Nottingham who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of others. The Michael Varnam Awards 2019 will particularly champion…
Be vigilant – warning to schools ahead of ‘cutting season’
Extra vigilance is being urged in all schools across the city and county in their support of girls at risk of FGM ahead of the summer. As the summer is…
City Council launches consultation on Adult Social Care charges
Nottingham City Council is proposing to increase charges for adult social care services – and is asking for feedback on its plans. The City Council, like all other local authorities…
Age Friendly Nottingham to host annual Older Citizens’ Ageing Well Day
Age Friendly Nottingham is holding its annual Older Citizens’ Ageing Well Day on Tuesday 11 June, 10am to 3pm, in the Council House. Citizens, their families, carers and those who…
Working to make Nottingham more dementia-friendly
Nottingham City Council is supporting Dementia Action Week by working with partners to make the city more dementia-friendly. As a World Health Organisation Age Friendly City and a member of…
Nottingham City Council agrees to rejoin Integrated Care System
Nottingham City Council is to restart its formal role in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS). A decision was made at the council’s Executive Board on 16 April…
City Council responds to online petition about the Marcus Garvey Centre
Nottingham City Council has reiterated its position that it is not seeking to close the Marcus Garvey Centre. An online petition calling on the authority to ‘reverse its decision’ to…
Pregnant women urged to quit smoking for health of babies
Pregnant women who smoke are being encouraged to give up cigarettes for a healthier pregnancy as part of a new campaign. ‘Love Bump’ will run in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and…
City receives £540,000 funding to reduce alcohol harm
Work to treat and support people harmed by alcohol in Nottingham has been given a £540,000 boost from Public Health England. More screening and prevention will be provided at the…
City Council to consult on relocating day service for the elderly
Nottingham City Council is to consult with citizens over plans to relocate its Marcus Garvey Day Service. The culturally-specific service in Lenton Boulevard is provided by the council as a…