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View article Clap for carers safely, public urged

Clap for carers safely, public urged

30th April 2020

Health bosses have urged those observing the weekly Clap For Our Carers to maintain social distancing. People in Hull have embraced the gesture, which happens nationally every Thursday at 8pm. Clapping, car horns, drums, trumpets and saucepans have all been co-opted to raise a din and demonstrate appreciation for the frontline workers continuing to deliver […]

View article Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died

Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died

27th April 2020

People across Hull will observe a one-minute silence tomorrow to remember healthcare staff and other key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus. Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Matt Jukes, the local authority’s chief executive, are inviting the city’s residents to join the national act of remembrance. The one-minute […]

View article How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents

How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents

24th April 2020

Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus. At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to catering workers swap their normal jobs to support the city’s response to the pandemic. They include tenancy participation officer Luke Stepniak, who has spoken to […]

View article ‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers

‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers

24th April 2020

NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts. At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to install the markings with the message “Thank you NHS” alongside three coronets, the city’s symbol. Thank you 💙 #NHSheroes #HullTogether pic.twitter.com/KzlbO2NMga — Hull CC News […]

View article Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged

Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged

22nd April 2020

Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus. Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they experience symptoms, in line with advice from the Government and NHS. But professionals have emphasised that health services remain “open for business”. Julia Weldon, director […]

View article Choose saving lives over sunshine this weekend, says Hull’s director of Public Health

Choose saving lives over sunshine this weekend, says Hull’s director of Public Health

9th April 2020

Hull residents have been urged to put safety before sunshine over the bank holiday. The city’s hospitals warned this week that a significant surge in coronavirus cases is predicted “within weeks”. And Julia Weldon, director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said the need to heed advice and stay at home “cannot be overstated”. […]

View article Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

7th April 2020

Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […]

View article Warning over coronavirus misinformation in Hull

Warning over coronavirus misinformation in Hull

1st April 2020

A national warning about coronavirus misinformation has been backed by Julia Weldon, director of Public Health at Hull City Council. The Government is cracking down on the spread of false information online – whether that’s phoney advice on social media, fake scare-stories shared over email or text, or app messages from an unknown source. People […]

NHS staff to benefit from dedicated bus service

1st April 2020

Bus company Stagecoach has launched a dedicated shuffle service for NHS staff in Hull. The buses will provide crucial transport links for key health workers commuting home from Hull Royal Infirmary after their shifts. Two buses will make up the new service, departing from the hospital at the main shift change times to take NHS […]

View article Hull applauds NHS heroes as residents #ClapForOurCarers

Hull applauds NHS heroes as residents #ClapForOurCarers

27th March 2020

Thousands of people in Hull applauded those working in the NHS last night as part of an emotional national display of support. The Clap For Our Carers tribute saw people all across the country including the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, David Beckham and even James Bond, Daniel Craig, applaud the incredible work of our […]

View article Hull urged to #ClapForOurCarers to celebrate NHS workers

Hull urged to #ClapForOurCarers to celebrate NHS workers

26th March 2020

People in Hull has been urged to join a national movement to show appreciation for NHS workers. At 8pm this evening, people across the country are expected to step outside their homes – provided they can safely do this – and join two minutes of clapping to honour health workers. People will stand in gardens, […]

View article Coronavirus case confirmed in Hull

Coronavirus case confirmed in Hull

3rd March 2020

A case of Coronavirus in Hull has been confirmed by Public Health England (PHE). Hull City Council has released written and video statements from Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health, on what is being done and what residents can do to protect themselves and others. Julia said: “We send our best wishes to the patient […]