Health

1. Reduce the proportion of residents who smoke by 8 percentage points (from 47% in 2002 to 39% in 2011).

2. Reduce the proportion of residents who do no physical activity by 6 percentage points (from 11% in 2002 to 5% in 2011).

 

Featured Projects

  • National No Smoking Day – 9th March

    Join Doncaster Stop Smoking Service on 9th March for National No Smoking Day outside Primark in Doncaster Town Centre. Meet Players from Doncaster Rovers and Doncaster Knights Rugby Club, along with your local Emergency Services including Fire, Police and Ambulance Staff. For more information click this link. http://www.doncaster.nhs.uk/your-health/healthy-living/stop-smoking/time-to-quit/  

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  • Health questions answered with Drop Ins

    Free health guidance is being offered to young Nether Hall residents at helpful drop in sessions. Jigsaw Doncaster, based on Nether Hall Road, is running the health drop-in service for 15 to 25 year-olds, welcoming those seeking advice on anything from quitting smoking, sexual health and healthy eating queries, to anger and stress management. Staff can signpost ...

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  • Christmas comes early for Doncaster communities

    Christmas has come early for more than 20 community projects as Doncaster’s New Deal for Communities (NDC) announces its round of festive grants. The early Christmas present has been awarded to 21 projects and groups within the NDC who have been awarded grants worth up to £1500 each. John Giddins, Chair of NDC, said: “We are delighted ...

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