Nottingham events mark 70 years of the NHS
Nottingham will mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS on 5 July with a number of events and the chance for people to say ‘thank you’ to National Health Service…
Warning over fake tongue piercings after three girls end up in hospital
Three young girls in Nottingham city and the county have been admitted to hospital after swallowing the small magnetic parts designed to look like fake tongue piercings. The three girls,…
Nottingham wins bid to become a Time to Change hub to change how we think and act about mental health
Today Nottingham has been named a Time to Change hub, set up to change how we all think and act about mental health locally. Time to Change hubs are networks…
Nottingham city marks 1st anniversary as First City of Zero-tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) in UK
Mojatu Foundation is leading the celebration of the first anniversary since Nottingham City became the first City of Zero-tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the UK. The event, to…
It’s not too late to get the flu vaccination
People are being reminded that it’s still not too late to get their flu vaccination this winter. The common virus, spread by coughs and sneezes, usually clears up within a…
Tips for staying physically active in Nottingham
Almost two thirds of adults living in the UK are either overweight or obese and Nottingham is no exception. This week is National Obesity Week, and the perfect time to…
Nottingham shop at centre of illegal tobacco sales ordered to close
A Nottingham shop behind the sale of almost £35,000 of illegal tobacco has been ordered to close for three months by Nottingham City Magistrates. The outcome at court today –…
Have your say on pharmaceutical services in Nottingham
Nottingham City Health and Wellbeing Board are inviting organisations and citizens to have their say on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) document. The PNA outlines pharmaceutical services across Nottingham City…
Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts at Nottingham City Council are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Babies need lots of sleep during…
Know your limits this Christmas
Health experts are urging local people to be aware of their recommended alcohol limits, now that the Christmas party season is upon us. Christmas and New Year are a great…