Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines 14th November 2025 As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations. For the first time, two- and three-year-olds are eligible for a free flu vaccine. They join all school-age children from reception to Year 11. All those who qualify […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Public Health fluRSVVaccineswinter
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
State-of-the-art CDC opens 15th September 2025 High-quality and easily accessible health facilities are now available in Hull city centre after a brand new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was opened. Patients in Hull and the East Riding requiring diagnostic testing can now opt to attend the facility on Albion Street which was constructed in an impressive 15 months by Hull City […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Mike RossCommunity Diagnostic CentreNHSTime capsule
Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull 11th July 2025 A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support. (Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth) Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Regeneration Cllr Linda Chamberscouncillor paul drake-davisHousing
Thrive Hull hosts premiere event for new youth mental health support videos 10th July 2025 The Thrive Hull Partnership hosted a celebration event to premiere new ‘what to expect’ videos, which aim to help children and young people accessing emotional and mental health support. The Thrive Hull Partnership, led by Hull City Council and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), works with over 80 organisations, services and […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Linda TockMental HealthNHS HumberNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardPrinces QuayThrive Hull
Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge 15th May 2025 More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, in autumn 2024, and now even more schools across the city can take part thanks to further funding from Active Travel England. WOW sees pupils […] Read more Children and families Environment Health and Social Care News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving StreetsWOW Challenge
Find out more about jobs in health and care at bumper careers event 1st May 2025 People in the region are being invited to find out about the careers on offer at the Inclusive Careers – Health and Care Expo this May. It takes place in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium on Thursday 22 May, 4.00pm – 7.00pm. It’s a great opportunity for young people, parents/carers and adults who […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News adult social carecareerschild friendly cityChildren and young peopleCity Health Care PartnershipEast Riding CouncileventHealthHull JobsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustJobsJobs in HullLearning and skillsMKM StadiumNHSSocial careTraining
Council marks World Mental Health Day 10th October 2024 Hull City Council is supporting World Mental Health Day by shining a light on how the Council’s 5,000+ staff are supported with their wellbeing. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on October 10, and the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health. The theme, as set by the World Federation of Mental Health, […] Read more Feature Health and Social Care Julia Weldon
One punch can be a killer punch – Council supports One Punch Awareness Week 13th September 2024 Hull City Council is marking One Punch Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 16 September. Over the last five years, there have been 82 deaths because of one punch attacks across the UK, including Hull man Scott Akester. His devastated family, subsequently set up the One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire (OPH&EY) charity, and is […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Public Health Cllr Mike RossDebbie AkesterOne Punch Hull & East Yorkshire
CDC moves step closer as professional services team appointed 14th August 2024 High-quality and easily accessible health facilities in Hull city centre have moved a step closer after a contractor was appointed to support the delivery of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). Ridge and Partners LLP has been awarded a Multi-Disciplinary Services Team (MDST) contract by Hull City Council to support the provision of the CDC on […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Linda ChambersCommunity Diagnostic CentreRidge and Partners LLP
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’ 1st May 2024 In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you can improve your health and wellbeing by taking a few small steps each day. May is very much the month of movement. With the weather […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Opinion Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Albion Square CDC plans approved 6th March 2024 Construction work will begin shortly for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on Albion Square after planning approval was granted with conditions. Hull City Council’s planning committee approved plans for the £18m NHS facility which will welcome thousands of patients annually, relieving the strain on acute hospitals whilst also creating around 100 local jobs. The CDC […] Read more Health and Social Care News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Linda ChambersCommunity Diagnostic CentreNHS
