Clap for carers safely, public urged 30th April 2020 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. Clapping, car horns, drums, trumpets and saucepans have all been co-opted to raise a din and demonstrate appreciation for the frontline workers continuing to deliver […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Clap for our CarersJulia WeldonNHS
5 tips to manage your finances through coronavirus 28th April 2020 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, including one in Brook Street, Hull, to help stop the spread of the virus. The not-for-profit savings and loans organisation, which has 15,000 members and […] Read more Coronavirus News HEY Credit Union
£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
Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died 27th April 2020 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 Hull City Council, and Matt Jukes, the local authority’s chief executive, are inviting the city’s residents to join the national act of remembrance. The one-minute […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyMatt JukesNHS
Coronavirus: What families should expect from home visits 27th April 2020 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 visitors will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting homes. Social workers will only wear PPE – in the shape of gloves, aprons, face masks […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Health and Social Care News PPEsafeguardingSocial care
Coronavirus: Hull crematorium grounds reopen to public 27th April 2020 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. The requirements saw crematoriums and burial ground closed to the public except for funerals or burials during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull crematorium building including […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers 27th April 2020 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 place in June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But starting today, a new free activity will be offered each week until the […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey FestivalHull Libraries
How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents 24th April 2020 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 catering workers swap their normal jobs to support the city’s response to the pandemic. They include tenancy participation officer Luke Stepniak, who has spoken to […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News Hull Trinity House AcademyNHS
Free online learning courses launched in Hull 24th April 2020 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 from home during the coronavirus pandemic. They offer the flexibility to study alongside other commitments within the course time frame and benefit from one-to-one support […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Training and Adult Education
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing 24th April 2020 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 Hull BID show that for last week, from Tuesday 13 April, footfall was down 1.8 per cent compared with the previous week. This is in […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull BIDSocial distancing
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers 24th April 2020 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 install the markings with the message “Thank you NHS” alongside three coronets, the city’s symbol. Thank you 💙 #NHSheroes #HullTogether pic.twitter.com/KzlbO2NMga — Hull CC News […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Hull Royal InfirmaryNHSNHS heroesNHS road markings
Hull care leaver wins international business award 23rd April 2020 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 Hull tree surgery firm, with Gareth Pennington in 2019. Now she has been named Student of the Year by the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB). […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Care LeaversInternational Association of BookkeepersTree Fellas
