New childhood obesity figures – here’s how Hull is doing 14th October 2019 New childhood obesity figures have been released for Hull. The city saw a small rise in the number of reception-age children aged four to five who were overweight or obese, but the figure for year 6 children aged ten to 11 fell. The National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures and weighs every child in the […] Read more News Public Health Childhood obesityJulia WeldonNational Childhood Measurement Programme
Employers met in Hull today for a very important reason 10th October 2019 A group of Hull employers came together today at the University of Hull for the city’s first conference on employee mental health. Time to Change is a mental health campaign set up to reduce mental health-related stigma and discrimination. The conference – just the second event of its kind to have taken place in the […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilTime to ChangeUniversity of Hull
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals? 9th October 2019 What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family? They are all backing a new mental health project, Every Mind Matters, designed to help people have better mental health. In a landmark TV takeover this […] Read more News Public Health Davina McCallEvery Mind MattersFreddie FlintoffGillian AndersonGlenn CloseHull City CouncilNadiya HussainProfessor Green
Have you ever felt pressure to carry on drinking? 24th September 2019 A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness that drinking too much increases breast cancer risk. The Spot of Lunch campaign emphasises that two units of alcohol per day will cause one extra woman in every 50 to develop breast cancer. It is supported by Hull City Council’s Public Health team and includes a […] Read more News Public Health Alcohol Health AllianceHull City CouncilSpot of Lunch
Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull 23rd September 2019 Vulnerable people in Hull can feel safer in the city thanks to a project that provides support when its needed most. Safe Place Hull works with shops, banks, bus stations, tourist attractions and other public places to create a safe environment someone can go for help if they are lost, worried or confused. Staff at […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafe Place
Entertain your children for free with this new project 23rd September 2019 Parents and carers have endless play inspiration at their fingertips with the launch of a new project. Active Imaginations has been designed to keep toddlers’ brains and bodies active. Public Health England has worked with parents in Hull to film dozens of simple ideas for games that can be set up in minutes and entertain […] Read more Education and Learning News Public Health Active ImaginationsChange 4 LifeHull City CouncilParks Children’s CentrePublic Health EnglandStart 4 Life
Could you help save a life? 10th September 2019 A short video could help you prevent a suicide. A series of brief walk-through scenarios have been designed to help people spot signs someone is struggling and start a conversation. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all over the country are being asked to visit the site and share the link when they […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnSuicideWorld Suicide Prevention DayZero Suicide Alliance
Hull’s biggest haul of illegal tobacco seized 4th September 2019 Hull’s biggest haul of illicit tobacco has been discovered in a flat above a shop in Beverley Road, Hull, and in a nearby van. More than 145,000 cigarettes and 283 pouches of tobacco – with a value of more than £40,000 and a tax revenue loss of around the same amount – were found and […] Read more News Public Health Beverley RoadHull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger 29th August 2019 Cafes and venues all over Hull are helping people to break the ice and get chatting to each other. Talking Tables signs can now be found on designated tables at 20 locations, from Trinity Market, Hull Truck Theatre and Age UK in Hull city centre, to The Pennine in Bransholme, and St Margaret’s Welcome Centre […] Read more News Public Health Age UKCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Truck TheatreSt Margaret’s Welcome CentreTalking tablesThe Coffee PotTrinity Market
Hull firm must pay £40,000 after employee loses arm in accident 16th August 2019 Hull firm Moss Tyres Ltd must pay more than £40,000 after an accident in which an employee lost an arm. The firm has been fined £17,000 and must pay Hull City Council’s prosecution costs of £24,638, plus a statutory court charge of £120 after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHealth and Safety ExecutiveHull City CouncilHull Crown CourtMoss TyresPublic ProtectionSangwin
Rugby fans in Hull donate 78 trays of food to local communities 12th August 2019 Rugby league fans in Hull are being asked to donate food to help local communities this summer. An impressive 78 trays of non-perishable food items were donated at two matches in April. Now food collections will take place at Hull KR’s match on Friday 6 September and Hull FC’s match on Saturday 17 August. Fans […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyCraven ParkFairShareHull FCHull KRKCOM StadiumNHS Hull CCGWest Park
Hopscotch target smashed at Hull’s Play Day 7th August 2019 A Hull hopscotch target has been smashed as hundreds hopped, skipped and jumped their way around Queens Gardens. A team from the Playing Out project led the event during the city’s Play Day event to try to set a city record, with the aim of attracting 400 participants. But the record attempt got off to […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilPlay DayPlaying OutPolice and Crime Commissioner
