Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for a Programme Manager to join the Early Help and Support in the Community Team. Visit to find more information and details on how to apply.

Mid-Nottinghamshire Place-Based Partnership (MNPBP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Hodgkinson, Chief Executive of Ashfield District Council, as its new Chair. You can read more at

The Make A Start sessions are partnership between Mansfield Palace Theatre and the NHS. Starting from 15 January, the sessions will take place at Flint Avenue Community Centre in Forest Town, and Stacey Road Community Centre in Mansfield. Please click on the image for details.

If you are an organisation with a focus on early intervention and reduction of violence in 18-24 year-olds and are looking for funding then the free First Step to Funding course may be for you. To find out more and book your place, please contact Emma.Lau@notts.police.uk.

The Rosewood Primary Care Network (PCN) which covers five GP practices in Mansfield, has been praised for its pioneering work with vulnerable patients. You can read more about this here:

Norovirus can be unpleasant, but it usually goes away after two days. If you're suffering from symptoms, ensure you stay home for 48 hours after they have stopped to prevent the spread of infection.

Mid Notts Place Based Partnership is seeking two highly- motivated Administrators to support with tackling and reducing health inequalities in the localities of Ashfield, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood. Closing date is Monday 18 November. Apply here:

The Talented Athletes Fund is a scheme by Notts County Council to support a wider range of local athletes. Eligible athletes could be awarded grants of up to £1,000 over 12 months. The closing date for 2024/25 is Monday 2 December. Apply here ➡️

The new Ashfield Digital Infrastructure Grant scheme is designed to support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations within the Ashfield District. The grants are for a total of £2,500 and will be awarded to five organisations. See the image below to apply

Need a bit of help navigating parenthood or just want to chat with like-minded people? Why not come and join the Muddled Minds Parents Support Drop-in group? 🗓️Every Wednesday 9.30am – 11.00am 📌Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Village Creative Space.

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs. If you are over State Pension age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings. Visit to find out more.

#stoptober is over for another year! But our local stop smoking services are available all year round. So if you’ve just decided you want to quit, get in touch with them! @ThrivingNott @YourHealthNotts

The Mid-Nottinghamshire PBP are looking for a Spirometry Nurse to support GP Practices in the aim to reduce the backlog of diagnostic spirometry created by the Covid-19 Pandemic. You can view the details and apply here:

Groups and charities across the county can to apply for the latest round of community-improving grants. The Local Communities Fund (LCF) is now open for applicants until Friday 8 November 2024. Groups can apply or to check eligibility here:

Alliance partner @NottsHealthcare cares for a lot of people with mental ill health. Smoking rates in this group are very high, but staff know that smoking doesn’t help a person with mental health problems. That’s why they offer specific stop-smoking support to patients.

This #stoptober, let’s challenge the common belief that smoking helps you relax. Far from it: smoking can actually increase feelings of anxiety and tension. There are safer, more effective and longer lasting ways for people to address issues they may have with anxiety.