55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why 2nd August 2019 A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time. They were part of the Big Latch On, a global event where women come together and feed their babies in a bid to normalise breastfeeding. Organisers City Health Care Partnership, which works […] Read more News Public Health Big Latch OnCity Health Care PartnershipHull City CouncilLookPlayQueens GardensSaySing
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens 1st August 2019 A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHopscotchHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens GardensRose Bowl
Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull 25th July 2019 A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park last year, delivering more than 100 sessions in 31 days. This year, it returns to Orchard Park and will also run in St Andrews, Bransholme […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Public Health What's on BransholmeCouncillor Gwen LunnHealthy HolidaysHull City CouncilMarfleetOrchard ParkSt Andrews
Top tips to beat the heat – public health consultant 22nd July 2019 As temperatures climb and the Met Office issues a Heat Health Alert, public health officials have issued their advice for staying sun safe. This week is set to deliver the hottest temperatures of the year so far – around 29C today and Tuesday, peaking at 31C on Wednesday, 30C on Thursday and remaining in the […] Read more News Public Health Heat Health AlertheatwaveMet OfficeNHSNHS Hull CCG
Streets will shut in Hull to make way for play 19th July 2019 Streets in Hull will shut to through traffic and open up to play on Sunday as Hull hosts its first ever Playing Out Day. The Playing Out project, a locally organised arm of a national scheme, launched last year and has proved a huge success. Designed to give children the freedom to safely play out […] Read more News Public Health Transport & Streets Playing Outroad closures
Hull shop fined £4,000 for out-of-date meat products 17th July 2019 The man behind a Hull company that tried to sell meat products weeks past their use-by date has been hit with a fine of more than £4,000. Mr Jegarkwin Mehkow, director of Hull Store International Food Limited, trading as Four Seasons, Anlaby Road, appeared at court on July 8, pleading guilty to a series of […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull Magistrates CourtTrading Standards
Smokefree Sidelines project scores ‘grassroots’ award 17th July 2019 A project designed to protect young football stars from second-hand smoke has been given a boost after it was recognised as a leading light of grassroots football. Smokefree Sidelines launched last year in Hull and the East Riding and saw an immediate stop to parents and other spectators lighting up at the sidelines of any […] Read more News Public Health East Riding County Football Associationgrassroots footballSmokefree Sidelines
Hull CCG ‘outstanding’ for third year in a row 15th July 2019 Hull’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated as “outstanding” for a third year in a row. NHS England’s Ofsted-style evaluation recognised the city’s innovative Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre – the UK’s first of its kind – which was opened last year by Jean Bishop, Hull’s Bee Lady. Of the 195 CCGs evaluated for leadership, […] Read more News Public Health Bee LadyCCGEmma LatimerJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreMatt JukesNHSNHS England
Woman to be evicted after damaging home, hosting all-night parties and threatening neighbours 11th July 2019 A woman has two weeks to leave her council home after seriously damaging the property and subjecting neighbours to loud late night parties and a range of antisocial behaviour. Kelly Barraclough of 81 Mappleton Grove, Hull, appeared at Hull County Court today (Wed July 10) in connection with a Possession Order for the property. She […] Read more Community and Living Environment Public Health anti-social behaviourHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside Policeprosecution
New figures show rise in number of Hull smokers 8th July 2019 Work to understand why people smoke and what prevents them quitting will be increased further in Hull. The city’s Director of Public Health revealed the new push after new data revealed rates in the city are rising – and are the highest in the country. Tackling smoking is a long-standing priority in the city for […] Read more News Public Health East Riding CouncilHealthJulia WeldonlicensingsmokingTrading StandardsYorkshire and the Humber
Top 5 tips to beat the heat this weekend 28th June 2019 The arrival of the sun this weekend will be welcome news for most of us. Temperatures are predicted to hit a blistering 29C on Saturday and stay warm through the night and into Sunday. But sun-seekers are also warned to stay safe in temperatures that might be high enough to put health at risk. Julia […] Read more News Public Health What's on Change4LifeHealth tipsNHS
Could you take home the 5 Veg Challenge trophy? 21st May 2019 Aspiring Masterchefs are encouraged to veg out at a Hull cooking competition. The 5 Veg Challenge has been designed to promote the range of dishes that can be created using vegetables. It will take place at Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town on Wednesday 29 May. Chef of any age – professional or amateur – […] Read more Environment News Public Health Trinity Market
