News articles tagged health and wellbeing
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Adult Social Care Extra Care housing development set for Cabinet consideration
11 March 2026
Plans for a significant investment in Extra Care housing to support older and disabled people in Derby will be considered by Derby City Council’s Cabinet.
Nick’s story - celebrating a smoke-free milestone on No Smoking Day
11 March 2026
This No Smoking Day, Nick Chetwyn is proudly celebrating three months of being smoke-free, helped by the support of Derby City Council’s Livewell service.
Easter Holiday Activities and Food bookings are now open for Derby children
5 March 2026
Children and young people across Derby will once again be able to take part in a wide range of exciting activities this Easter, as part of the Derby Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.
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Derby City Council has been crowned a winner at Everyone Active’s Champions Awards
20 February 2026
The Council triumphed in the Local Authority of the Year category on Thursday 19 February.
Debbie’s fostering story - Just do it
18 February 2026
Debbie’s fostering journey shows how compassion and courage can transform children’s lives.
Supporting LGBTQ+ History Month and local foster families
9 February 2026
Foster for East Midlands Councils celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, inspiring people from all backgrounds to foster and transform local children’s lives.
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Local awards celebrate Derby’s champions of dignity during Dignity Action Month
3 February 2026
Individuals and organisations who promote dignity and respect have been recognised at a special ceremony.
Applications now open for Easter HAF providers
19 January 2026
Applications are now open for providers interested in delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Easter 2026.
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Mark, 61, says it’s never too late to quit smoking
13 January 2026
A Derby resident says it’s never too late to stop smoking after quitting at the age of 61, the same age that his father passed away from smoking-related heart disease.
Get free energy saving advice this Energy Savers Week
13 January 2026
The Council’s Home Energy Advice Service is holding two events next week for The Energy Saving Trusts’ Energy Savers Week.