Street cleaning staff in Hull step up to make 75,000 PPE deliveries 28th April 2020 Hull City Council’s street cleansing and grounds staff have delivered 75,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers in care homes and vulnerable households. A team of 10 has stepped up to the mark and have made 150 repeat visits with vital PPE equipment to care homes across the city and to 50 […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News Waste care homesCOVID-19PPEstreetscene
£1.5m given to support vulnerable adults during coronavirus pandemic 28th April 2020 Hull City Council will allocate an extra £1.5m for adult social care costs resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The move comes after the local authority supported this decision in a Cabinet meeting on Monday. The plans form part of the council’s response on how it is handling the impact of Covid-19 on some of the […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19
Care home residents enjoy revamped open space during coronavirus pandemic 17th April 2020 A care home in Hull has revamped its garden for residents who are unable to get out and about during the Covid-19 pandemic. 220 Preston Road is an in-house residential care home that provides personal care to young adults with autism or a learning disability. As part of this care, residents are usually taken for […] Read more Adult social care News 220 Preston RoadCQC
Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents 14th April 2020 Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer. More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out to care homes, children’s centres and charities including the Hull Resettlement Project, Sanctuary Housing, the city’s extra-care facilities and charity Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Community and Living News Cecil GardensEasterHarrison ParkHull & East Yorkshire MindRedwood Glades
From the Royal Navy to adult social care, this is Stacie’s story 17th March 2020 Social workers play an indispensable role in our society. In Hull, there are hundreds of social workers. One such worker is Stacie King. The 30-year-old works as a newly qualified social worker for Hull City Council. She has been in the post for eight months, helping vulnerable adults through what can be described as often […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careFalklandsRoyal NavyWorld Social Work Day
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 […] Read more Adult social care Civic News Armed ForcesHull City CouncilVeterans
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: […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Waste Armed ForcesBudgetcouncil taxCouncillor Stephen BradyFly-tipping
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 […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Public Health Bransholme Alcohol HubCouncillor Gwen LunnReNew
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 […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News City Health Care Partnership CICCityCareHull City CouncilJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS
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 […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health Care LeaversCouncillor Gwen LunnNHS Hull CCG
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 […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Big ImpactHull Connect to SupportOccupational therapyOccupational Therapy WeekRoyal College of Occupational TherapistsSmall Change
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: […] Read more Adult social care Business Customer Services Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Public Health EmploymentHull City CouncilJobs
