Hull families could be missing out on food vouchers
Families in Hull have been urged to check whether they qualify for vouchers to help fund healthy essentials.
The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child … More
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Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus
The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned.
One of Yorkshire’s most … More
Clap for carers safely, public urged
Health bosses have urged those observing the weekly Clap For Our Carers to maintain social distancing.
People in Hull have embraced the gesture, which happens nationally every Thursday at 8pm.… More
5 tips to manage your finances through coronavirus
The region’s leading credit union has offered five tips to help people manage their finances through the coronavirus pandemic.
HEY Credit Union has closed its branches across the Humber region, … More
£1.5m given to support vulnerable adults during coronavirus pandemic
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 … More
Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died
People across Hull will observe a one-minute silence tomorrow to remember healthcare staff and other key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus.
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of … 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
Coronavirus: Hull crematorium grounds reopen to public
The Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium grounds have resumed their normal opening hours.
The grounds were closed to the public at the end of March to meet the Government’s Health Protection Regulations… More
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers
Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration.
The literature festival, due to take … More
How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents
Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus.
At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to … More
Free online learning courses launched in Hull
A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education.
The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications … More
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing
Latest footfall figures show that fewer people are visiting the city centre as residents continue to respect restrictions implemented as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest figures from … More
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers
NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts.
At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to … More
Hull care leaver wins international business award
A woman who built a successful Hull company with her partner after meeting in a care home has scooped an international business award.
Sarah Fenwick set up Tree Fellas, a … More
Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery
More than £38 million in grant funding has been paid to Hull businesses suffering due to coronavirus.
Hull City Council has identified 4,341 businesses in the city that are eligible … More
Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families
People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and … More
Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support
A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend.
The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on … More
Urgent call for patients to return hospital equipment
An urgent call has been made for patients to return beds, mattresses and commodes they borrowed and no longer use.
National provider NRS Healthcare, which has a base in … More
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus
The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years.… More
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged
Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus.
Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they … More
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’
A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of … More
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up
Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Hull … More
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak
Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak.
Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, … More
Hull’s benefit calculator adjusted to reflect coronavirus impact
Hull City Council has made changes to its benefit calculator to take into account the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
During the pandemic, some residents have experienced a drop in … More
Coronavirus: Free workouts delivered into your home
With many leisure facilities in Hull now closed, residents are turning to home workouts as a way of stay fit while in coronavirus lockdown.
Now fitness coaches from Hull City … More
Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus
While East Park’s Animal Education Centre is closed to the public, its residents are still very much in need of care.
The centre houses about 200 animals including alpaca, goats, … More
Stay away from your GP if you have this common winter virus
The country’s top public health authority has warned that norovirus is hitting people in Hull.
Rates of the bug in the wider Yorkshire and Humber area are slightly higher than … More
Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus
Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak.
Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with … More
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates
COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available.… More
Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service
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 … More
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