Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
Food for thought in Leicestershire
✍️ Gavin Fletcher, Public Health Programmes Coordinator explains how the recent Food Conversations training sessions has helped bring together volunteers, residents and staff to make a real difference in Leicestershire
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Risk Ready Communities: How Volunteers play a vital role to emergency responses
Volunteers play a vital role in helping local communities prepare for and respond to risks such as flooding, health emergencies and disruption to essential services.
✍️ Rachael Payne, Senior Emergency Response Officer for the British Red Cross in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, represents the voluntary sector on the Local Resilience Forum (LRF). Here, she explains why the voluntary sector is so important to emergency response and how local people can get involved in the new Risk Ready Communities programme.
✍️ Rachael Payne, Senior Emergency Response Officer for the British Red Cross in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, represents the voluntary sector on the Local Resilience Forum (LRF). Here, she explains why the voluntary sector is so important to emergency response and how local people can get involved in the new Risk Ready Communities programme.
1 minute
Volunteers’ Week: Thank You to everyone who supports our communities
✍️ Councillor Dan Harrison, Leader of Leicestershire County Council
2 minutes
So much more than a voice at the end of the phone
✍️ Viki, a Community Support Worker, shares the importance of providing support and advice to empower people accessing Adult Social Care via our Customer Service Centre
3 minutes
Even after having my baby, I’ve stayed smoke-free and don’t plan on going back
✍ Bethany, pregnancy QuitReady client, shares how our specialist advisor Barbora helped her quit smoking for good
1 minute
Is your community ‘risk ready’?
Kristy Ball, representing the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), introduces Risk Ready Communities – a new programme to help communities tackle risks like flooding, power outages and disease outbreaks.
2 minutes
Your adoption journey starts with a chat
✍ Janyce Crosby, our adoption and fostering recruitment advisor, shares her tips to help you get the most from your conversation.
2 minutes
World Book Day arrives
My name is Rachel and I am a Librarian for the Leicestershire County Council’s Library Service.
2 minutes
A pocket-sized love story
✍️ Bryonie Mellor, Local Area Coordinator for Ibstock and Measham explains how the Measham Friendship Group have been crafting small love hearts to support people experiencing bereavement.
2 minutes
My data apprenticeship – unleashing a forgotten thirst for learning
✍️ Jay Dobson, Business Analyst at Leicestershire County Council
Why staying connected matters for your mental health
Across the UK, millions of people say they feel lonely often or always. It can lead to anxiety, depression, physical illness and even shorten your life. It also costs the NHS hundreds of millions every year. In Leicestershire, we’re sharing some inspiring stories on the positive impact of connection within communities and how this has improved people’s mental health and wellbeing.
✍️ Public Health Team
✍️ Public Health Team