Community Notices

Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

East Midlands parents are being urged to protect their children against flu and keep more vulnerable family members healthy this winter by getting their children vaccinated. Last winter (2025-26), only 52.8% of primary school children in the East Midlands received a flu vaccine – slightly down on the previous winter (2024-25), when uptake was 52.9%. Nationally, just 55.5% of primary school children - around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible - were protected from flu […]

7 September 2026 12

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69% of East Mids adults have no current Will as millions wrongly believe they have ‘nothing worth leaving’

Almost seven out of 10 of adults in the East Midlands risk leaving loved ones without clear instructions about their final wishes, new research has revealed. A new poll commissioned by charity Will-writing campaign Will Aid has found 69% of adults in the East Midlands either do not have a Will or admit the one they have is out of date. The research, released to mark the opening of appointments for the Will Aid 2026 campaign, found 60% of people […]

7 September 2026 8

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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 5th September 2026

We've teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to £25,000 by playing for as little as £1 a week in their weekly draw. Prizes start at £25 for three matched numbers, £250 for four matched numbers, £2,000 for five matched numbers and if you can match ALL six numbers, £25,000 is yours! Match two numbers and get three extra tickets for the following draw! The winning numbers for Saturday 5th September 2026 are […]

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Find out more about Derbyshire foster carers and be inspired!

From supporting babies and young children to caring for teenagers and siblings, Derbyshire County Council foster carers are making a difference every day. There is no one type of person who can foster, and no single fostering journey. Foster carers come from different backgrounds and have different experiences. They provide different types of care, but they all have one thing in common: they want to make a positive difference to a child’s life. Nikki has been fostering with the council […]

4 September 2026 14

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Education experts share advice on how to support your children with the return to school

As the summer holidays draw to a close, the return to school can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children. The shift from the long, unstructured days of summer back to the routine of school life can be a significant adjustment. To help ease this transition, education training experts High Speed Training offer practical advice for parents and educators on supporting children's mental well-being as they head back to the classroom. Dr Richard Anderson, Director of Learning at High Speed […]

4 September 2026 9

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More breathing space for families as government support eases back-to-school costs

Families facing the annual avalanche of back-to-school costs will get much-needed breathing room this September, as a major package of support begins to put money back into parents' pockets and make daily life more affordable. As the school term begins, more than three million children from families receiving Universal Credit will now benefit from free school meals – marking a major contribution to the government’s work to lift over a half a million children out of poverty, which will be […]

1 September 2026 12

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Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank appeal to help matched Crowdfunder

Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank officials have set up a Crowdfunder to help raise much needed funds and have been able to get this match-funded, so are appealing for support to make this go even further. Under match funding, if £10 is donated, this will be matched meaning that the foodbank will receive £20 (minus some small processing costs). This will apply to one donation per person up to £250. There are two aims to the Crowdfunder - to raise […]

28 August 2026 22

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Residents urged to temporarily limit fridge and freezer disposals

Steps are being taken by Derbyshire County Council to temporarily limit the number of fridges and freezers collected at its household waste recycling centres. The move is in response to problems being experienced by specialist facilities across the country which councils rely on to dispose of appliances they collect. Now, the county council will only accept a single fridge, freezer or fridge freezer from Derbyshire residents who are registered to use the household waste recycling centres. It follows several specialist […]

28 August 2026 26

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New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition. Driver sleepiness contributes to a substantial proportion of road crashes. Drivers who begin to feel drowsy are often advised to stop, have a caffeinated drink and take a 15-minute nap – a combination known as a "caffeine nap". It is designed to allow caffeine to […]

27 August 2026 9

Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

69% of East Mids adults have no current Will as millions wrongly believe they have ‘nothing worth leaving’

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 5th September 2026

Find out more about Derbyshire foster carers and be inspired!

Education experts share advice on how to support your children with the return to school

More breathing space for families as government support eases back-to-school costs

Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank appeal to help matched Crowdfunder

Residents urged to temporarily limit fridge and freezer disposals

New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

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