The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation 23rd September 2021 Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, in The Big Ask. The Big Ask was the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleThe Big AnswerThe Big Ask
New Campaign to Support Mental Health for the Armed Forces Community 20th September 2021 A new regional campaign to support the mental health of Armed Forces personnel and their families in Hull and East Yorkshire begins today (Monday, 20 September). The campaign highlights the range of mental health services that are available across the region for any person who serves or has served in the Armed Forces, and their […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Armed ForcesCllr GardinerHealthMental HealthVeterans
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers 17th September 2021 Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional wellbeing and mental health support in schools and colleges. Working in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?Mental Health
Thousands benefit from pop-up vaccination clinics 13th September 2021 In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom test (LFT) kits, and 266 had an LFT on-site. The walk-in clinics were targeted in seven areas of the city with lower vaccine uptake, with […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health CoronavirusJulia Weldonpop-up clinicvaccination
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect 1st September 2021 Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipHull Schools
Where to get no-symptom tests and vaccines in Hull 24th August 2021 Getting both doses of the vaccine and regularly testing without symptoms are two of the most important and effective ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus. This week the pop-up vaccine and no symptom testing site is available 9am – 6pm, Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 August at Hull Community Church, 310 Newland Avenue. There is also the […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Hull Fair given green light 20th August 2021 Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October). The fair was cancelled in 2020 for the first time in decades, due to the global pandemic. Now, with all Coronavirus restrictions, including those on large gatherings, removed […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on
Coronavirus rules: what the changes mean for you 17th August 2021 With national changes this week to advice on isolation, Julia Weldon, Hull’s Director of Public Health, has explained the new guidance. Everyone who has had both doses of the vaccine (as long as their second dose was 14 days ago), and everyone aged 18 and under, no longer needs to isolate if they are a […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health changeCoronaviruscovidguidanceisolationLFTnewpcrrulesvaccine
Ofsted report improvements in children’s social care in Hull 4th August 2021 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on progress for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. Inspectors visited Hull and were able to meet face to face with staff on 30 June and 1 July, and this follows a full inspection of […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayOfsted
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’ 20th July 2021 Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Schools
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull 20th July 2021 Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect. The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, off Princes Avenue, will be among the first to be held in the city since the government removed remaining Coronavirus restrictions. Local charities Hull Help […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News
Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not 16th July 2021 Ahead of the removal of most remaining Coronavirus restrictions on Monday (July 19), people in Hull have been urged to continue to take care of each other and be aware of the risk posed by the virus. While masks, social distancing and limits on numbers of people who can meet will no longer be mandatory, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
