Health and social care
- Activities for older people
- By 2021 almost 20% of the population will be older people (50+). This will rise to a quarter of the population by the year 2040. We are keen to work closely with older people and anyone who tackles older peoples issues or any local activists.
- More about 'Activities for older people'
- Domestic Violence
- We understand that everyone has the right to a life free from abuse in any form. Domestic violence is wholly unacceptable and inexcusable behaviour. We are committed to reducing domestic violence.
- More about 'Domestic Violence'
- Health and safety - syringe disposal
- "Sharps" is the collective name for needles, syringes and other objects which can cause potential harm to the public through contamination.
- More about 'Health and safety - syringe disposal'
- Safeguarding Policy
- Mansfield District Council has now updated it's Safeguarding policy to include vulnerable adults.
- More about 'Safeguarding Policy'
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Slips, trips and falls in your home
- NHS Nottinghamshire is encouraging older people to find out more about falls prevention.
- More about 'Slips, trips and falls in your home'
- Smoking and pregnancy
- The single most important thing you can do for yourself and your family is to give up smoking
- More about 'Smoking and pregnancy'
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Smokefree
- Smokers who are not ready to quit can sign up to Nottinghamshire's Smokefree Environments initiative, 'Go Smokefree,' which will help protect people from harms of tobacco smoke, reduce domestic fires and help future generations to grow up without seeing smoking as the norm.
- More about 'Smokefree'
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- There are several ways to get free, friendly and flexible support to stop smoking in Nottinghamshire.
- More about 'Nicotine Replacement Therapy'