Urgent call for patients to return hospital equipment 23rd April 2020 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 Hull and works with the city’s services to provide specialist medical equipment, has launched the Hand It Back campaign to ensure those who need help can […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hand It BackNHS Hull CCGNRS Healthcare
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus 23rd April 2020 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. The colourful and uplifting landmark is admired by residents, city centre workers and visitors. It takes a dedicated team of gardeners to maintain the gardens […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets ParksQueens GardensRose Bowl
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged 22nd April 2020 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 experience symptoms, in line with advice from the Government and NHS. But professionals have emphasised that health services remain “open for business”. Julia Weldon, director […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSNHS Hull CCG
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’ 21st April 2020 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 Regeneration, tells us how proud he is of the young people who are leading it. It’s easy to get caught up in the first-world problems […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Regeneration Care LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up 21st April 2020 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 City Council joined forces with other public sector services at the end of March as more than 40 voluntary organisations to launch the Hull Helpline. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHCALHull HelplineHumberside Fire and RescueKWL
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak 20th April 2020 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, Hull City Council’s head of waste management. Almost 150 staff members are employed to collect waste across the city – with 20 additional agency workers […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Waste Doug Sharp
Hull’s benefit calculator adjusted to reflect coronavirus impact 17th April 2020 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 income after being laid off from work, put on part-time hours or being forced take time off to care for a sick member of their […] Read more Coronavirus Customer Services News Benefit calculatorBenefits
Coronavirus: Free workouts delivered into your home 15th April 2020 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 Council’s leisure centres are offering free online sessions that can be done from the home. A range of sessions will be uploaded daily to Live […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News HCAL
Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus 15th April 2020 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, wallabies, deer and primates, as well as countless birds, fish, and insects. All require their own specialist care despite the pandemic going on in the […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Animal Education CentreEast ParkEast Park Animal Education CentreHCALParksZoo
Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus 14th April 2020 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 challenges brought on by Covid-19. The ICT for Growth scheme has received more than 250 enquiries in a month. The majority have come from companies […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates 9th April 2020 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. People being isolated in their own homes with their abuser may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational domestic abuse helplineRefugeSafe LivesStrength to Changewomens aid
Coronavirus: Hull Central Library lends support to university’s face shield production 9th April 2020 Hull Central Library is the latest in a long list of places to lend its support in the battle against coronavirus. The library’s Makerspace facility, which usually helps individuals, creatives and small organisations build and produce artwork and products, has lent its two 3D printers to the Univeristy of Hull to help support its production […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Face shieldHull Central LibraryMakerspaceUniversity of Hull
