How technology helped transform a life 11th June 2019 A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties. In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment including a flood detector to stop the bath from overflowing, fire and steam detectors and a panic button. She says the devices have allowed her […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Week
Why you should support Dementia Action Week 24th May 2019 Dementia affects thousands of people living in Hull. There are estimated to be more than 2,900 people living with dementia in the city. About 1,800 are formally diagnosed and recorded on GP dementia registers. And both of these figures are expected to increase by up to 1,000 by 2020. And as this week is Dementia […] Read more Adult social care News
Preston Road care home rated ‘good’ by inspectors 22nd May 2019 A Hull City Council residential care home has been rated as “good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The 220 Preston Road assisted living facility, which provides care to nine young adults with autism or learning disabilities, has been given the good rating following an inspection last month. The management team are “extremely good at […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care
Health data sharing to change in Hull 21st March 2019 The way health data is shared is to change under a new plan launched in the Humber. The plan will mean a secure NHS network for adult social care workers to view care records. It has been set up by Hull City Council and Hull’s Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) which organises the delivery of NHS […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care CCGNHS
Why Hull is celebrating its adult social care staff 19th March 2019 Social workers worldwide are shouting proudly about their achievements on World Social Work Day today. And Hull City Council is marking the event by celebrating its adult social care teams. The theme of this year’s World Social Work Day is promoting the importance of strong human relationships. It is something recognised by the city’s excellent […] Read more Adult social care News
