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New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire County Council has launched Healthy Beginnings, a new county-wide campaign designed to help parents to be get the most up to date, trustworthy information to support a healthy pregnancy. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Derby City Council, Joined Up Care Derbyshire and other local health organisations. It brings together practical guidance, expert advice and local support services covering everything from preconception health to what to expect during pregnancy. Healthy Beginnings aims to give people who are planning […]

30 March 2026 13

Derbyshire

Councillor claims the lack of NHS support for armed forces veterans is a “massive, massive disgrace”

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The lack of NHS support for armed forces veterans is a “massive, massive disgrace” according to one Derbyshire councillor. Reform UK’s Councillor Tony Wilson, who is Derbyshire County Council’s armed forces champion, made the comments at a health scrutiny meeting on Monday 23rd March. This had followed a discussion on how NHS services are aiming to adopt “neighbourhood” level clusters of health, social care and voluntary groups to better tackle local issues. […]

24 March 2026 27

News

East Midlands launches next phase of major employment programme for autistic young people

A major programme supporting autistic and disabled young people into work is entering a new phase across the East Midlands to improve transitions from education into employment and help create more inclusive workplaces. The second phase of Connected Futures in the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) will strengthen education skills, transitions into work, and support for employers. The regional programme - funded by Youth Futures Foundation - aims to “empower young people with autism and/or learning difficulties across the […]

19 March 2026 5

News

Exporters need more support says Chamber as report reveals gap

East Midlands Chamber has called for greater support for the region’s exporters after not one respondent in national research said they got ‘comprehensive support’ from Government over trade policy changes. The research, carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with GS1 UK surveyed hundreds of firms. Only 13% of businesses surveyed said they received sufficient support, 32% felt they did not have much support and 31% said there was none. The findings form part of a […]

13 March 2026 12

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New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Councillor claims the lack of NHS support for armed forces veterans is a “massive, massive disgrace”

East Midlands launches next phase of major employment programme for autistic young people

Exporters need more support says Chamber as report reveals gap

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