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6 January 2023
3 minute read
LEICESTER’S City Mayor has praised the work of social care teams who have continued to work closely with Leicester’s hospitals to ensure patients can be safely discharged over the Christmas and new year period, and provided rapid support to avoid people being admitted to hospital in the first place.
15 December 2022
3 minute read
LOCAL heroes have been celebrated for their inspirational achievements within the care industry.
13 December 2022
1 minute read
THE city council is urging people to find out whether they or someone they know are eligible for pension credit.
9 December 2022
5 minute read
LEICESTER City Council has become the first East Midlands council to sign up to a declaration on healthy weight.
1 December 2022
2 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefit-related free school meals can sign up for a free programme of activities over the Christmas holidays – but they must register for the scheme by Sunday.
17 November 2022
3 minute read
MORE than 120 social care staff from the city council have had their hard work and dedication recognised at a ‘Celebrating Success’ awards event.
10 November 2022
2 minute read
AN EXHIBITION that charts the city’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic from the 1980s to the present day opens at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery tomorrow (Friday).
9 November 2022
2 minute read
FREE adult learning sessions aimed at helping people to tackle the cost of living crisis are being held at libraries and community centres across the city.
8 November 2022
2 minute read
ORGANISATIONS working to address poverty in Leicester – such as schools, charities, community groups and businesses – can now apply to the city council for a grant of up to £10,000 to support their work.
7 November 2022
2 minute read
Families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities are being invited to find out more about services that could help them.
20 October 2022
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S libraries are preparing to offer people a Warm Welcome as the cost of living crisis hits this winter.
18 October 2022
2 minute read
A SOCIAL worker specialising in helping rough sleepers and beggars to regain control of their lives has been shortlisted for a major national award.