Look after your health and wellbeing this winter
Winter can be a difficult time for many, with colder and shorter days affecting our mental health and ability to fight viruses and many worrying about their finances following the…
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…
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.…
Partners join forces for a smokefree future in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County
The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Smoking and Tobacco Alliance is urging smokers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to quit during Stoptober 2023 – a national campaign designed to encourage and support smokers…
Refreshed substance use support available in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council has teamed up with specialist substance use, recovery and treatment providers to support people in Nottingham. Framework Housing Association, on behalf of the Nottingham Recovery Network (NRN),…
Nottingham partnership reaffirms pledge to be an age-friendly city
Nottingham City Council in partnership with residents, organisations, academics and service providers have reaffirmed their pledge to be an age-friendly city by updating their charter. Age Friendly Nottingham (AFN) was…
Community Champions aiming to make a difference to Nottingham’s health and wellbeing
A group of volunteers who came together to help their local communities during the pandemic are continuing to improve Nottingham’s health and wellbeing. Supported by Nottingham City Council and local…
Parents in Nottingham urged to check if their children have had MMR vaccines
Nottingham City Council is urging parents to check if their children are up to date with immunisations, including two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination. London has…