Coronavirus

View article Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans

Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans

23rd February 2022

NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social care four months earlier than planned by the national government. In October 2021, the government announced that the NLW would increase from £8.91 to £9.50 […]

View article Advice for Hull, as Coronavirus restrictions end

Advice for Hull, as Coronavirus restrictions end

22nd February 2022

As the government confirms all remaining Coronavirus restrictions will end, Hull’s public health lead has explained what ‘living with Covid’ looks like for Hull. Key changes announced this week include: From this Thursday, February 24, you don’t need to isolate if you test positive for Coronavirus. This applies whether you are vaccinated or not and […]

View article Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week

Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week

31st January 2022

A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because people who have caught the virus again after already having it – known as reinfections – will now be included. Getting reinfected is more likely […]

View article Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus

Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus

25th January 2022

People in Hull can explore the story of how the city has coped, worked and adapted to live through the continuing Coronavirus pandemic through a new exhibition opening Friday January 28. Located in the fruit market, the exhibition is based on a new report by Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, which reflects on […]

View article Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

19th January 2022

Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […]

View article How to get a Lateral Flow Test

How to get a Lateral Flow Test

5th January 2022

Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), also known as ‘no-symptom’ tests are currently affected by national supply issues. This has resulted in a temporary pause in the availability of home testing kits from Hull City Council. This includes all usual council collection points – libraries, pop-up hand-outs and customer service centres. Assisted tests are available at Princes […]

View article Testing and vaccination over Christmas

Testing and vaccination over Christmas

23rd December 2021

Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period. Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including: Where and how to get LFTs How to find your nearest vaccination walk-in centre How to book a booster appointment Where and how to get a PCR test Every […]

View article Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund

Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund

16th December 2021

Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter. Hull City Council was allocated just over £3million from the Government’s Household Support Fund, to help low income household with essential food and fuel. Over 21,000 families have […]

View article Call for people to join Hull’s vaccine drive

Call for people to join Hull’s vaccine drive

15th December 2021

An urgent call has been issued for workers to join a drive to get thousands of people vaccinated. Local NHS teams have urged applicants to register with the Humber Coast and Vale Vaccination Programme Bank. There are opportunities for several roles in the vaccine delivery programme. They may include admin, healthcare assistant and vaccine delivery […]

View article Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic

Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic

13th December 2021

Hull City Council has administered a substantial amount of COVID-19-related grant support to local businesses over the past 20 months and are encouraging anybody thinking of applying under the last two remaining grant schemes, to submit their applications as soon as possible. Grant support offered so far has totalled £95m and has provided much needed […]

View article Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement

Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement

10th December 2021

Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant. The safety of staff and residents will continue to be a priority, with face coverings now required in certain settings. From today, unless you are exempt, you MUST wear a face covering when you […]

View article Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull

Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull

10th December 2021

Hull’s public health lead has urged residents to make sure they follow the latest Coronavirus restrictions. The call follows the Government announcement that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. In an attempt to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant and stem the general rise in cases, several additional measures have been introduced. These include: […]