Omicron: what you need to know in Hull
As details continue to emerge on new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, Hull’s Director of Public Health has said the time to act is now. Julia Weldon urged people to follow new … More
Health and Social Care
‘There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day’
A service that was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a … More
New Campaign to Support Mental Health for the Armed Forces Community
A new regional campaign to support the mental health of Armed Forces personnel and their families in Hull and East Yorkshire begins today (Monday, 20 September).
The campaign highlights the … More
Thousands benefit from pop-up vaccination clinics
In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom … More
Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding
Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding.
In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s … More
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education
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 … More
Hull mums share experiences of having babies during pandemic
Mums in Hull have been sharing their experiences of having a baby during the pandemic as part of a new campaign from Hull City Council that encourages women to connect … More
Hull City Council opens more rapid testing sites
Hull City Council is opening more rapid testing sites to protect the city and residents against the spread of coronavirus.
The new sites are for local workers who are unable … More
Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation
Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation.
The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving … More
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day
People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Globally, each … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Nigel’s story: How carers are coping during coronavirus pandemic
A husband caring for his disabled wife says how life has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixty-year-old Nigel Milner retired in 2019 to care for his wife … More
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19
Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
The grants have … More
Coronavirus: What families should expect from home visits
As social workers from Hull City Council continue to support families during the coronavirus pandemic, families are being advised of what to expect during essential visits.
The advice includes when … More
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions
Delivery of medicines can be arranged for vulnerable people identified as at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus.
Residents who fall into this category, and who have no friends … More
How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts
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 … More
Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need
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Menopause in workplace survey launched – and men are urged to take it too
A survey looking at awareness of the menopause in the workplace has been launched in Hull.
It is hoped the online survey will be carried out in workplaces across the … More
13 Halloween half-term activities in Hull
Stuck for ideas to keep the children entertained during the October half-term? Get involved in a range of Halloween activities at Hull City Council’s children’s centres.
Monday 28 October
Halloween … More
Find out how you can help Hull’s care leavers
Businesses are being urged to find out how they can help the city’s care leavers.
An open day is taking place to raise awareness of support for care leavers and … More
Why parents should take cues from their children
Do you ever wonder what you child is thinking?
The NPCC and Hull City Council are working together to encourage parents to take cues from their children.
The Look, Say, … More
Thinking of adopting? Don’t miss this event in Hull
Potential adopters are being urged to find out if they can help dozens of children in the region who are waiting to find families.
There are 69 children across the … More
Women write inspiring letters to their younger selves
Letters to my Younger Self exhibition is now on display at Hull Central Library until the end of March.
The exhibition features letters from women in Hull who want to … More
Have your say on health and wellbeing in the city
People in Hull are being invited to give their views on health and wellbeing in the city.
An event will take place at Trinity Market on Wednesday 11 March from … More
Hull team wins tech challenge for design to help dementia suffers
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 … More
Hull inventor is not monkeying around with gym invention
A Hull inventor and fitness enthusiast has created a unique piece of gym equipment – and it is being installed at Woodford Leisure Centre today.
The Monkey Mill, a unique … More
See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent
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 … More
Here’s why we are celebrating older people in Hull
Hull and the rest of the world today to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding is hosting a series of activities to … More
What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?
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 … More
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