Public Health

View article Huge illegal tobacco haul discovered in shops and flats in Hull

Huge illegal tobacco haul discovered in shops and flats in Hull

29th November 2019

More than 300,000 illegal cigarettes have been found hidden in shops, flats and a storage container in Hull. Hull’s trading standards officers and police colleagues uncovered the contraband concealed by boxes, suitcases and secret compartments. Hiding places included spots inside door frames, behind magnetic panels and underneath stairs. Properties in Hessle Road and Spring Bank […]

View article Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home

Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home

28th November 2019

People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home. Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not to use unmarked cabs or anyone advertising unlicensed taxi services on social media. The message is to book a private hire vehicle or hail a […]

View article Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative

Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative

27th November 2019

A brain-building campaign for children has “far exceeded” expectations in Hull. The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign was launched in July to encourage parents to look at how they are communicating with their children. More than 632 people in Hull have signed up for the initiative since its launch by the NSPCC, Hull City Council […]

View article Stay away from your GP if you have this common winter virus

Stay away from your GP if you have this common winter virus

21st November 2019

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 usual for this time of year, Public Health England (PHE) figures show. Also known as the winter vomiting virus, it spreads quickly and can be […]

View article Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service

Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service

20th November 2019

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 Group (CCG) this month, will include information on where to access medical treatment and how to look after mental health and wellbeing. It is the […]

View article Free check-up and microchipping for your dog

Free check-up and microchipping for your dog

18th November 2019

Dog owners can look after their best friend with a session tomorrow offering a free basic health check and free microchipping. National Charity Dogs Trust is working with Hull City Council on the drop-in event tomorrow at Eastmount Community Recreation Centre, Waveney Road, 11am – 3pm. People can turn up without an appointment (but with […]

View article New data shows state of health in Hull

New data shows state of health in Hull

11th November 2019

The latest Adult Health and Wellbeing Survey for Hull has provided a detailed picture on the physical and mental wellbeing of people in the city. Participants answered a range of questions on their weight, activity levels, mental health, views on their communities, smoking, gambling, isolation and caring responsibilities in the survey, which was conducted in […]

View article Foredyke ward to get first wave of Alcohol Ambassadors

Foredyke ward to get first wave of Alcohol Ambassadors

11th November 2019

A pilot scheme designed to reduce problems associated with alcohol will launch in Hull’s Foredyke ward. The Alcohol Ambassador scheme – announced as Alcohol Awareness Week begins – will initially see Humberside Police PCSOs and Neighbourhood Team members trained to identify signs someone could be struggling. The project will then be extended to see members […]

Hull’s Jean Bishop care centre wins high-profile health award

7th November 2019

A revolutionary Hull care facility has scooped a high-profile national award for improving the lives of frail, older people in the city. The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre won the best Community/Primary Care Service Redesign in the North, Midlands and East at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards last night. The centre was opened in […]

View article Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

1st November 2019

Hull City Council has listed 29 jobs offering opportunities in a wide range of careers. From social work to engineering, each job is available to apply online, with contact details available for those requiring more information. Here is a list of some of the vacancies on offer: Title: Operational Manager Division: Public Health Job term: […]

View article Menopause in workplace survey launched – and men are urged to take it too

Menopause in workplace survey launched – and men are urged to take it too

29th October 2019

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 city, with results used to help form policy by employers. Questions ask about awareness of the symptoms of the menopause, their impact and how people […]

View article Could you spot a doorstep scammer?

Could you spot a doorstep scammer?

15th October 2019

This week is Doorstep Crime Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team has issued advice to residents on how to beat scammers. Local authorities and police in Humberside are teaming up all week to help prevent residents falling victim to scams. Hull’s Trading Standards officers have issued a call for unsolicited leaflets delivered […]