Hull social workers share their stories as part of Social Work Week 15th March 2022 Hull City Council is celebrating Social Work Week 2022, with stories from the people working in Children’s and Adults Social Work. Claire Rutherford, principal social worker in Hull said: “Social Work Week is a chance to shine a light on the profession, the diversity of roles within social work and the life-changing impact the work […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnCouncillor Shane McMurrayProud to careSocial Work Academysocial work week
‘I wanted to feel like I was making a difference’ 3rd January 2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull’s dedicated social care workers have continued supporting adults of all ages with diverse needs and abilities. Kelly Hall is a care coordinator at Voyage Care, overseeing its domiciliary care services across Hull and the East Riding. She supports people with learning disabilities towards living as independently as possible in residential […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Adult Social Care HullCouncillor Gwen Lunn
Boost for the City’s Social Care Sector as Proud to Care Hull Campaign Launches 24th August 2021 A campaign to promote career opportunities in Hull’s social care sector launches this week. Working in partnership with Hull City Council and social care providers across the city, Proud to Care Hull spotlights the rewarding opportunities in adult social care in Hull and provides advice for people looking to begin or further their career in […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecareersCouncillor Gwen LunnProud to care
COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease 25th May 2021 As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so it is […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID spot checksHealth and Safety ExecutiveHSE
How coronavirus changed the face of one social work team 16th March 2021 This past year has been unprecedented. With increased pressure on teams to quickly adapt the way in which services operate, the support social workers have provided has been invaluable. And one department which rose to the challenge is the high needs team. Over the last year, the high needs team have been critical in overseeing […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen Lunnhigh needs teamYorkshire Ambulance Service
Hull City Council opens more rapid testing sites 18th February 2021 Hull City Council is opening more rapid testing sites to protect the city and residents against the spread of coronavirus. The new sites are for local workers who are unable do their jobs from home, with test results provided in 30 minutes. Rapid testing allows us to identify positive cases quickly, which means we can […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHEY Smile FoundationLateral flow tests HullRapid testing Hull
Community wellbeing service to transform the way in which care is delivered 4th February 2021 Plans to transform how care within people’s homes is delivered will be discussed by Hull City Council. As the contract for the delivery of homecare within people’s own homes comes to end on 31 December 2021, a number of options are being explored for the future of this vital service. The local authority has a […] Read more Adult social care News CabinetCare Act 2014Councillor Gwen LunnUnison Ethical Care Charter for Homecare
Park View residents receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine 18th January 2021 Residents at Park View care home in west Hull have received their first vaccination to protect against Covid-19. 13 residents and 53 members of staff were injected with the first dose of the Pfzier vaccine on Friday, as part of the mass vaccination programme being rolled out across the city. It’s the first Hull City […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnPark ViewPfzierVaccines
Hull buildings light up green in statement against abuse of vulnerable adults 20th November 2020 Hull buildings have been lit up green tonight to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Buildings in Hull have been illuminated green this evening in a bid to raise awareness of how people can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2020, people across the county […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding BoardSafeguarding Adults Week
Can you spot the signs of abuse? 16th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being reminded on how they can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Adults Safeguarding Week, people across the county are being reminded of the role they can play in helping to prevent abuse. Councillor Gwen Lunn, portfolio holder for adult services, said: “We all […] Read more Adult social care News Adult Safeguarding WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding Board
Nigel’s story: How carers are coping during coronavirus pandemic 11th June 2020 A husband caring for his disabled wife says how life has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sixty-year-old Nigel Milner retired in 2019 to care for his wife Norma, 65, who suffered a stroke in March 2013 which left her paralysed down her left-hand side and wheelchair bound. And ever since the Government […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Buckingham day servicesCarers WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19 2nd June 2020 Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants have been provided by the Department of Health & Social Care’s Infection Control Fund to help with additional costs being faced by care providers who are […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19Department of Health & Social CareInfection Control Fund