News articles tagged health and wellbeing

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The need for specialist foster carers

31 July 2025

Specialist foster care supports vulnerable young people. Learn how you can help by becoming a carer with Foster for East Midlands Councils.

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New supported living service to empower young adults with disabilities

31 July 2025

Derby City Council plans to create a new local supported living provision for young adults aged 18-25 living with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, or autism.

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Local business owner prosecuted over incorrect allergen advice

16 July 2025

A Derby small business owner has narrowly escaped a custodial sentence for serving products containing nuts to a customer with a severe nut allergy.

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Your story matters: Andy Smith urges care-experienced people to share their views

15 July 2025

Andy Smith, Derby City Council's Strategic Director for People's Services, knows the care system firsthand and wants anyone with care experience to take part in the Care Experienced Survey.

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105-year-old gets active with Cycle Derby

14 July 2025

A local Second World War veteran has proved you’re never too old to get on a bike.

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Derby City Council's Andy Smith awarded CBE in King's Birthday Honours

14 June 2025

Derby City Council is delighted to announce that Andy Smith, Strategic Director for People Services, has been appointed a CBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours list

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Carers' Week 2025: Inspiring art by Derby carers

12 June 2025

An exhibition showcasing artwork by unpaid carers in Derby has been launched at the Council House.

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Springwood Leisure Centre's outdoor pitches to get major upgrade

11 June 2025

Derby City Council’s Springwood Leisure Centre is delighted to announce a major refurbishment of both its outdoor 3G football pitches, thanks to the successful acquisition of £147,000 in Section 1

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Derby’s Springwood Leisure Centre members share their inspiring fitness stories

16 May 2025

Springwood Leisure Centre is proud to highlight the remarkable fitness journeys of some of its members.

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Investment in Derby’s SEND provision moves into next phase

6 May 2025

Derby City Council has set out proposals to improve and expand educational provision in Derby for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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