Hull to have Coronavirus advice visit 27th April 2021 An NHS team will visit Hull this week to speak to people about staying safe as the city adjusts to life after lockdown. The outreach workers will be based at Asda, Mount Pleasant on Friday April 30, talking to shoppers about the importance of regular no-symptom testing, vaccinations, and the continued need to follow local […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health adviceasdaCoronaviruscovidNHSrules
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 21st October 2020 The seven-day rate of confirmed cases in Hull is 119.7 per 100,000 of the population. The figure compares with a rate in England of 168.7 per 100,000 of population and with 280.5 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, director of public health for Hull, said: “Like many areas across the country, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia WeldonNHSNHS Test and Trace
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment 13th October 2020 Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment. People in the UK now have a legal duty to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19 or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace. Now, those on lower incomes […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health FinanceNHSNHS Test and Trace
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2020 People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Globally, each year 800,000 people completing suicide with a further 20 million attempting suicide and it is one of the top 20 causes of death. There are […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Every Mind MattersMen in ShedsMindNHSSamaritansWorld Suicide Prevention Day
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 25th August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.1 per 100,000 of population, with 17.0 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 3rd August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 8.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronavirusJulia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
Hull’s latest weekly coronavirus rate confirmed 28th July 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.1 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 7.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
500 vulnerable children in Hull to receive wellbeing packs 23rd June 2020 Five hundred more vulnerable children in Hull and East Yorkshire will be given help during the coronavirus pandemic in the shape of a handy wellbeing pack. The packs are being distributed by Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to help children with school work and their mental health. Since coronavirus measures were introduced in late […] Read more Children and families News Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s UniversityNHSNHS Hull CCG
App launched to support key workers using public transport 17th June 2020 Bus company Stagecoach East Midlands has launched an app for NHS staff to book travel in Hull. The Stagecoach Connect app will allow NHS workers from Hull Royal Infirmary to book their travel to and from work for free. It follows the launch of several dedicated shuttle services for hospital workers across the region. Matt […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull Royal InfirmaryNHSStagecoach East Midlands
Motorists will be charged for on-street parking – but car parks remain free 15th May 2020 Motorists will be charged for using on-street parking from Monday 18 May. But any Hull City Council-owned car parks, including short-stay and long-stay sites, will remain free until further notice. This means motorists parking in council-owned car parks including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippett Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermitNHSparkingSocial distancing
Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull families could be missing out on food vouchers 4th May 2020 Families in Hull have been urged to check whether they qualify for vouchers to help fund healthy essentials. The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child aged under one and £12.40 per child aged from one to four, which can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy StartNHS
