Hull to welcome Ukrainian refugees 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a scheme to provide homes and assistance to those fleeing the shocking and senseless invasion of Ukraine. Leader of the Council, Daren Hale, said: “As a City of Sanctuary, Hull has a long and proud history of supporting people in their hour of need. We […] Read more Adult social care News Hull 4 UkraineUkraine
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 […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News adult social careCoronavirusCOVID-19Healthhull ccghumber coast and vale icsSocial care
New digital service Mobilise partners with Hull City Council to extend online support for carers 21st February 2022 Hull City Council and City Healthcare Partnership (CHCP) CIC have commissioned a new service to reach out to family carers in the area. The pilot project with Mobilise launched on Tuesday 1 February. It uses social media and digital marketing to help to find and identify ‘unpaid carers’, connecting them immediately with others in a […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecarersCarers Information & Support ServiceCity Health Care Partnership
‘I wanted to feel like I was making a difference’ 3rd January 2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull’s dedicated social care workers have continued supporting adults of all ages with diverse needs and abilities. Kelly Hall is a care coordinator at Voyage Care, overseeing its domiciliary care services across Hull and the East Riding. She supports people with learning disabilities towards living as independently as possible in residential […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Adult Social Care HullCouncillor Gwen Lunn
Crafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards 8th December 2021 People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season. #WeMadeThis are a self-funded community group in Hull who try to make crafting more accessible to people in Hull and the surrounding areas by launching large-scale craft projects that […] Read more Adult social care Christmas News #WeMadeThisadult social careChristmasSocial care
Celebrating Older People’s Week 2021 27th September 2021 As part of the Older People’s Partnership, Hull City Council will be supporting and celebrating Older People’s Week (Monday 28 September – Friday 1 October) with a programme of fun activities, entertainment, and information events. The events will include a series of activities and entertainment to celebrate and showcase the contributions that older people are […] Read more Adult social care adult social careCelebration of Older People’s WeekEventsHealth and wellbeingindependence
Boost for the City’s Social Care Sector as Proud to Care Hull Campaign Launches 24th August 2021 A campaign to promote career opportunities in Hull’s social care sector launches this week. Working in partnership with Hull City Council and social care providers across the city, Proud to Care Hull spotlights the rewarding opportunities in adult social care in Hull and provides advice for people looking to begin or further their career in […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecareersCouncillor Gwen LunnProud to care
Shared lives carers recognised for their hard work over coronavirus pandemic 16th June 2021 Shared carers play a valuable role in society. Over the last 15 months the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely challenging for shared lives carers. A shared lives carer supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or other needs that make it difficult for them to live a fully independent lifestyle. And this year Hull […] Read more Adult social care News Connect to SupportShared LivesShared Lives Week 2021
Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality 7th June 2021 Unpaid carers play a valuable role in today’s society, more so than ever as the world learns to navigate a new reality following the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to recognise the vital importance of carers and the support they provide, and so for Carers Week 2021, the theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued. […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Information & Support ServiceCarers WeekCISSHull Connect to Support
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education 20th April 2021 People in Hull are being asked to answer questions which will help to develop a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for the city. Residents are also being asked what they think about important subjects including Hull Training & Adult Education services and the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The questions are being posed to residents in […] Read more Adult social care Education and Learning Environment Health and Social Care News domestic abuseDomestic Abuse StrategyFloodingHull Training & Adult Education ServicesLocal Flood Risk Management StrategyPeople’s Panel
How coronavirus changed the face of one social work team 16th March 2021 This past year has been unprecedented. With increased pressure on teams to quickly adapt the way in which services operate, the support social workers have provided has been invaluable. And one department which rose to the challenge is the high needs team. Over the last year, the high needs team have been critical in overseeing […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen Lunnhigh needs teamYorkshire Ambulance Service
Community wellbeing service to transform the way in which care is delivered 4th February 2021 Plans to transform how care within people’s homes is delivered will be discussed by Hull City Council. As the contract for the delivery of homecare within people’s own homes comes to end on 31 December 2021, a number of options are being explored for the future of this vital service. The local authority has a […] Read more Adult social care News CabinetCare Act 2014Councillor Gwen LunnUnison Ethical Care Charter for Homecare
