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FAMILIES on a low income are being urged not to miss out on weekly Healthy Start vouchers that can be spent on fruit, vegetables and milk.

LEICESTER’s adventure playgrounds and community groups are all set to host thousands of children for fun activities and a free packed lunch this summer, as part of a city council-led scheme.

A NEW drug and alcohol recovery centre in Leicester has received almost 8,000 visits by people seeking help and advice since it opened its doors last year.

A NEW strategy that aims to improve the health and quality of life of people in Leicester over the next five years has been published by the city’s Health and Wellbeing Board.

PEOPLE with learning disabilities took part in a free sports day last week to mark Learning Disability Awareness Week.

CARERS who look after adults with learning disabilities gathered together for afternoon tea to mark Shared Lives Week, which runs from 17-23 June.

THE INDIVIDUALS and organisations that have done the most to reduce dental decay in five-year-olds in Leicester have been honoured in a city council awards scheme.

MORE than 250 schoolchildren will gather together at the King Power stadium later this week to celebrate The Daily Mile initiative.

IT’S time to vote for the people and organisations who have done the most to reduce levels of dental decay in five-year-olds in Leicester.

A joint community youth project bringing together Leicester City Football Club, Leicester City Council and De Montfort University is being launched today (25 April) – with the help of City midfielder Hamza Choudhury.

A SUCCESSFUL bid for nearly £800,000 of Government cash means young children in Leicester will get more support to improve their speech, language and communication skills.

THE HEALTH professionals and volunteers who have helped reduce levels of dental decay in five-year-olds are to be recognised in a new awards scheme.