Adult social care

View article Hull City Council Publishes Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028

Hull City Council Publishes Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028

Hull City Council has published its Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028, setting out how the council will support adults across the city to live fulfilling lives, now and in the future. Built around the vision of “a life, not a service”, the plan focuses on what matters most to people – experiencing love, friendship and relationships, […]

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View article New Supported Living Service Opens in Hull

New Supported Living Service Opens in Hull

Hull City Council has welcomed the opening of a new supported living service providing high-quality homes and personalised support for people with mental health and learning disabilities. Developed in partnership with St Anne’s Community Services and Henley Investment Company, the service features six self-contained supported living apartments, designed to help residents live as independently as possible while staying connected […]

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View article Hull City Council launches new study to better understand social care needs in diverse communities

Hull City Council launches new study to better understand social care needs in diverse communities

Hull City Council has commissioned an important new research study. The SENIOR Project aims to better understand the social care needs of older adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and the challenges they face when accessing formal care and support. Hull is becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing number of residents from […]

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View article Hull City Council responds to Care Quality Commission’s Local Authority Assessment

Hull City Council responds to Care Quality Commission’s Local Authority Assessment

Hull City Council reaffirms its commitment to delivering high quality and inclusive adult social care services following the publication of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Local Authority Assessment. Although the report rates Hull as ‘Requires Improvement’, with two areas where significant shortfalls were identified, the assessment also recognised important areas of strength, including our strong […]

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View article Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support. (Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth) Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, […]

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View article Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […]

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View article Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers

Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers

Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). The annual ASYE Celebration Event is a joyful and reflective tradition where the efforts of both newly qualified social workers and their assessors is recognised. […]

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View article Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week

Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week

Hull City Council organised a Picnic in the Park event in East Park in honour of Learning Disability Week. The council invited people they provide service support to for a day of fun and celebration. In attendance also were members of the Learning Disability Partnership Board & Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities, people supported by local […]

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View article Free programme of learning sessions to mark Safeguarding Week

Free programme of learning sessions to mark Safeguarding Week

A programme of free online sessions is now available to mark Safeguarding Week, which begins on Monday 16 June. Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships across Hull, North Yorkshire, the City of York Council, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have come together and developed an extensive programme of […]

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View article Marketplace drop-in event to showcase education and training opportunities for young people with SEND

Marketplace drop-in event to showcase education and training opportunities for young people with SEND

Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It’s a chance for young people and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people with SEND aged 14-25 and takes place […]

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