Nottingham councillor joins forces with Macmillan
Nottingham City Councillor Wendy Smith has spoken out about her cancer diagnosis which saved her sister’s life. Cllr Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 53 at…
Summer to be smokefree as Nottingham gets tough on tobacco
Nottingham City Council will make 2016 a ‘Smokefree Summer’ as it looks to dramatically reduce the number of smokers in the city. Key family events in public spaces will be…
Council seeks more views on city’s health vision for the future
The views of Nottingham’s African and Caribbean communities are being sought to help shape plans to improve the city’s health. The City Council is currently undertaking a consultation to gather…
Schools urged to sign charter to teach children about sex and relationships
Nottingham City Council has produced a charter on sex education – and is calling on all schools to sign up. The authority’s Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) Charter outlines the…
Stay warm to stay well – be a good neighbour in the bad weather
Winter weather is now upon us… so it’s vital that we all keep an eye on older friends, neighbours and relatives as the cold snap starts to tighten its grip.…
Ditch the alcohol and make January a Dry one
Feel healthier, sleep better and have more money in your pocket? Sound good? Nottingham City Council is supporting the Dry January 2016 campaign and is encouraging people to ditch alcohol…
Council calls on smokers to kick the habit for 2016
Nottingham City Council is supporting a national campaign designed to help people stop smoking in 2016. The Health Harms initiative seeks to highlight to smokers the physical damage caused by…
Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Officials at Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City councils have teamed…
Age Friendly Nottingham launches ‘Take a Seat’ in Bilborough
Age Friendly Nottingham is extending its campaign to get more seats for older people in their local communities. The ‘Take a Seat’ campaign aims for more shops and businesses to…
World AIDS Day highlights importance of early HIV detection
People of Nottingham are being urged to wear a red ribbon to unite in support of the fight against HIV – at the same time as home-sampling kits are made…