News articles tagged health and wellbeing

Stoptober: Couple quit together after a 40-year smoking addiction

2 October 2025

A Derby couple who smoked 40 cigarettes a day for four decades have quit together with the help of Livewell, inspiring their son to stop too.

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Programme to empower Derby residents to live independently for longer

2 October 2025

Derby City Council’s Adult Social Care service is set to join the Derby and Derbyshire Community Transformation Programme.

Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober

16 September 2025

Derby City Council is encouraging smokers to take advantage of its free healthy lifestyle service.

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Council Leader reflects on the message behind Baton of Hope

12 September 2025

In her latest column, Councillor Nadine Peatfield looks forward to the Baton of Hope tour reaching Derby, and how it's starting the conversation about suicide awareness.

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Change the narrative on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

10 September 2025

Communities around the world mark World Suicide Prevention Day as the city prepares to host a nationwide initiative to address the stigma of suicide

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Council pledges ‘No child to leave Primary School unable to cycle’

29 August 2025

Every Year Three and Four pupil in Derby will benefit from free Learn to Ride sessions from Derby City Council’s Cycle Derby team as part of a new pledge to increase active travel in the city.

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Derby City foster families unlock exclusive health and leisure perks

20 August 2025

Derby City foster families are set to enjoy a host of new benefits thanks to a generous initiative from Derby Active, aimed at supporting healthy and active lifestyles for the city’s fostering com

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