Free online sessions launched for Safeguarding Adults Week 18th November 2024 The Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have worked in partnership to develop a comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week and the Ann Craft Trust. Building on the success of Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, the safeguarding partners have expanded the range of topics covered this year. […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living News Public Health Cllr Linda ChambersHull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults BoardsNorth Point Shopping CentreSafeguarding Adults Week
Council social worker receives national recognition 7th November 2024 Winners of the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024 will be announced tomorrow – and Helen Hewitt, from Hull City Council has been recognised amongst the finalists. The prestigious annual awards, which include 18 categories from social work lecturer of the year to team leader of the year, celebrate high-quality practice, practice education, leadership, teamwork, […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersSocial worker of the year awards
Hull City Council Leader urges government to help to safeguard key services 28th October 2024 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross, has today sent a letter to government ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Statement outlining the urgent support required for Hull. The letter, addressed to UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, details the difficulties the council would face sustaining key […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health Regeneration BudgetCllr Mike RossGovernment
Extra help for pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cut 28th October 2024 Pensioners in Hull who have been affected by the Government’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment may be in line for extra help from the City Council. Senior councillors have endorsed proposals to allocate £307,000 to support those pensioners with the most limited incomes who will no longer receive the winter fuel allowance. Those that […] Read more Adult social care Customer Services News Cllr Mike RossHousehold Support FundWinter Fuel Payment
Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards 17th September 2024 Staff working in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services across Hull City Council have been shortlisted for a number of national awards. The council have been shortlisted in the national Social Worker of the Year Awards three times, the Children and Young People Now Awards four times and they have one shortlisted in the Local […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCllr Mike RossCYPN AwardsLGC Workforce Awardssocial workSocial Work Awards
Hull City Council making changes for local people with MND this MND Day 21st June 2024 Hull City Council is taking steps to better support people in Hull with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). They will also be lighting up civic buildings blue and orange on Friday 21 June to mark Global MND Awareness Day. It offers the chance to spotlight the challenges of motor neurone disease and express support for those […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careHousingLiz JamilMNDMotor Neurone DiseaseNeighbourhoods and housingOccupational therapy
Hull City Council celebrate Learning Disability Week 2024 17th June 2024 This week is Learning Disability Week and Hull City Council have put together a series of videos to celebrate. The event is organised by the charity Mencap. It provides the opportunity to raise awareness about different learning disabilities and what life is like for those who have one. It’s also a chance to celebrate what […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carelearning disabilitieslearning disabilityLearning Disability Week
Hull City Council launches new one-stop shop website for adult care and support 18th April 2024 A one-stop shop website for people to find information, advice and support for adults has been launched. Live Well Hull has replaced the former Hull Connect to Support website. The website has advice and information on how to: Live Well Hull is a joint initiative between Hull City Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health teams, […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careConnect to SupportLive Well HullRichard CumbersThe Forum
Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training 18th March 2024 Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. It comes as the council celebrates national Social Work Week, a chance to shine a spotlight on social work as a career and the incredible work of […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockHumber Social Work Teaching PartnershipSocial caresocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Hull Learning Disability Partnership Board hosts packed event to bring more people on board to shape services for the future 1st December 2023 The Hull Learning Disability Partnership Board hosted an information event this week, bringing together people with learning disabilities, as well as their friends, families, and carers. It offered attendees the chance to hear about what the board does and how they can get involved. The board wants more people with a learning disability in Hull […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda Chamberslearning disabilities
First ever CHAMPS Awards recognises Hull’s amazing unpaid carers 27th November 2023 Hull City Council have co-hosted the first ever Caring, Helpful Amazing People (CHAMPs) Awards, recognising unpaid carers for their hard work, kindness and resilience. The awards also recognise the professionals and services that offer help to unpaid carers in Hull. Hull City Council chairs the Hull Carers Partnership Board and commissions the City Healthcare Partnership […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecarersCarers Information & Support ServiceCHAMPS Awards
Find out how Occupational Therapy is changing lives in Hull this Occupational Therapy Week 8th November 2023 Hull City Council is celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 (OT Week) to raise awareness of how life changing occupational therapy can be. It takes place from Monday 6 November – Sunday 12 November. Victoria Goldsbrough, Principal Occupational Therapist at Hull City Council said ‘’We want to share what occupational therapy is all about and why […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careAdult Social Care HullcareerscarersCouncillor Linda ChambersOccupational Therapy WeekProud to care
