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 more than 1,000 vulnerable people identified from council data as potentially vulnerable.
Our tenant participation officers have taken on a new role during the #Coronavirus response.
Luke, seen here has contacted more than 1,000 residents to check they’re ok and if they need any help. #HullTogether #TeamHull #LoveHull pic.twitter.com/vr6vnjxg57
— Hull CC News (@Hullccnews) April 21, 2020
Housing officers are among those who have taken on new roles during the pandemic.
Our housing officers have taken on new roles during the Coronavirus response.
Sherilee and Carl, seen here have visited more than 265 people since 1 April, checking to make sure they are well and if they need any support. #HullTogether #TeamHull #LoveHull pic.twitter.com/PvWokBm3OK
— Hull CC News (@Hullccnews) April 22, 2020
And staff at Hull Trinity House Academy have joined the push, producing hundreds of pieces of safety equipment for frontline NHS workers.
Amy Malton, Head of DT at @DeltaHTHA & staff have produced more than 550 visors using recycled materials for NHS frontline workers incl. HRI, Castle Hill & Ambulance staff.
A great example of #HullTogether #TeamHull #LoveHull pic.twitter.com/n3oP91yq1m
— Hull CC News (@Hullccnews) April 22, 2020
Members of the housing team are doing their bit to keep NHS nurses safe.
Anna from our housing investment team may be self-isolating but she’s doing her bit to support the NHS.
She’s made 20 cotton bags so NHS nurses can put their uniforms into the wash bag & then the washing machine to avoid contaminating anything at home.#HullTogether #TeamHull pic.twitter.com/rjnNzjyv32
— Hull CC News (@Hullccnews) April 23, 2020
But for some, the best way they can help is to simply go to work as normal and continue to do their jobs – with smiles on their faces.
Around 30 schools were open during Easter and our catering staff were also on site offering hot meals. Marie Dooks, a cook at Collingwood Primary, said: “This is what we do; we feed the kids, no matter what. If the kids are here, I will be too.” #HullTogether #TeamHull #LoveHull pic.twitter.com/CAgG4vqnVF
— Hull CC News (@Hullccnews) April 23, 2020
