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View article Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support

Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support

10th March 2020

Veterans and their families in Hull will be given the chance to learn about health support in the region. The second annual Supporting Our Armed Forces Community event is a chance to look at help available for veterans across the region. This year, the focus is on health and, in particular, mental health. About 200 […]

View article Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know

Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know

27th February 2020

The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21. The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in Council Tax and children’s services, and the city’s carbon neutral commitment for 2030. Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2020/21 budget: […]

View article The hub helping people overcome alcohol problems

The hub helping people overcome alcohol problems

28th January 2020

A community facility dedicated to supporting people with alcohol problems has reopened following a £133,000 refurbishment. The Bransholme Alcohol Hub – which is based near North Point Shopping Centre but can be used by people living anywhere in Hull – has undergone a series of improvements. The IT suite has been updated and a dedicated […]

View article Hull housing project named UK’s best for older people

Hull housing project named UK’s best for older people

3rd December 2019

A Hull housing initiative has been named as the best in the country at a national awards ceremony. Newbridge Village, which includes the revolutionary Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre, has scooped the top award for older people’s housing at the UK Housing Development Awards. The development of 82 bungalows for those aged over 55 was […]

View article Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service

Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service

20th November 2019

Young care leavers in Hull are to be given a Handy Health Guide to help them to navigate the often-confusing health service. The card, launched by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) this month, will include information on where to access medical treatment and how to look after mental health and wellbeing. It is the […]

View article How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts

How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts

5th November 2019

Some changes might seem small, but they can have a big impact. This week is Occupational Therapy Week, a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate and raise awareness of occupational therapy work, which runs until Sunday 10 November. This year, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has launched the Small Change, Big Impact campaign, which […]

View article Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

1st November 2019

Hull City Council has listed 29 jobs offering opportunities in a wide range of careers. From social work to engineering, each job is available to apply online, with contact details available for those requiring more information. Here is a list of some of the vacancies on offer: Title: Operational Manager Division: Public Health Job term: […]

View article Hull team wins tech challenge for design to help dementia suffers

Hull team wins tech challenge for design to help dementia suffers

3rd October 2019

A Hull team has been crowned as the winner of the Humber Care Tech Challenge 2019 with their design on how to support people living with the dementia. Team Ull-tra Fast designed a technological concept on how to ease the symptoms of dementia suffers who experience sundown syndrome. The term refers to an end-of-day confusion […]

View article See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent

See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent

2nd October 2019

A project to help vulnerable residents live more independent lives with the help of technology is making waves across Hull. Glen and Sam Marshall, a father and son from west Hull, have already experienced a huge difference in their lives. Sam is 27 years old and has a learning disability. He also suffers from severe […]

View article What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?

What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?

13th September 2019

Hull City Council is asking residents to share their views on the future of housing in Hull. A survey has been launched which asks the public what type of housing development they would prefer the authority to build, based on the needs of the city’s most vulnerable people. This could include bungalows or sheltered extra-care […]

View article Answer these questions on paying for social care

Answer these questions on paying for social care

6th September 2019

Hull residents are being asked about paying for social care both now and in the future. The latest People’s Panel survey from Hull City Council is now live. It also allows residents to give their opinions on what stops residents from being self-employed. It also asks how much people know about the Hull History Centre […]