Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans 23rd February 2022 NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social care four months earlier than planned by the national government. In October 2021, the government announced that the NLW would increase from £8.91 to £9.50 […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News adult social careCoronavirusCOVID-19Healthhull ccghumber coast and vale icsSocial care
Advice for Hull, as Coronavirus restrictions end 22nd February 2022 As the government confirms all remaining Coronavirus restrictions will end, Hull’s public health lead has explained what ‘living with Covid’ looks like for Hull. Key changes announced this week include: From this Thursday, February 24, you don’t need to isolate if you test positive for Coronavirus. This applies whether you are vaccinated or not and […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown 14th February 2022 Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team. The pandemic has seen a spike in the numbers of people involved in selling illegal tobacco and cigarettes, whether smuggled, stolen or […] Read more News Public Health counterfeit cigarettesillegal tobaccoKeep It Outstop smoking
Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week 8th February 2022 National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place Monday to Saturday, with some sessions for young people only. They have been organised by the charity Mesmac, which provides a range of sexual health […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health
Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week 31st January 2022 A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because people who have caught the virus again after already having it – known as reinfections – will now be included. Getting reinfected is more likely […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health CoronavirusCOVID-19Julia WeldonTim Fielding
Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus 25th January 2022 People in Hull can explore the story of how the city has coped, worked and adapted to live through the continuing Coronavirus pandemic through a new exhibition opening Friday January 28. Located in the fruit market, the exhibition is based on a new report by Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, which reflects on […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health covidDPH reportexhibitionHumber Street
Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants 19th January 2022 Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantbusinessCoronavirusCOVID-19
How to get a Lateral Flow Test 5th January 2022 Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), also known as ‘no-symptom’ tests are currently affected by national supply issues. This has resulted in a temporary pause in the availability of home testing kits from Hull City Council. This includes all usual council collection points – libraries, pop-up hand-outs and customer service centres. Assisted tests are available at Princes […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
New free healthy weight scheme launches 29th December 2021 A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more and feel better. The 26-week programme promises to help people change their relationship with food, exercise more and maintain a healthy weight. Commissioning and Service […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care Public Health
Get ready to go dry this January! 27th December 2021 Anyone looking to make healthy changes in 2022 is urged to take up the Dry January challenge and start the year sober. A month off alcohol could have a number of benefits, including saving money, feeling healthier, and sleeping better. Research by Alcohol Change UK found that of those who took part in Dry January: […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health dry januaryHealthLow Ale Trail
Testing and vaccination over Christmas 23rd December 2021 Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period. Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including: Where and how to get LFTs How to find your nearest vaccination walk-in centre How to book a booster appointment Where and how to get a PCR test Every […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund 16th December 2021 Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter. Hull City Council was allocated just over £3million from the Government’s Household Support Fund, to help low income household with essential food and fuel. Over 21,000 families have […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Free school mealsHousehold Support Fund
