Extra help for pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cut 28th October 2024 Pensioners in Hull who have been affected by the Government’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment may be in line for extra help from the City Council. Senior councillors have endorsed proposals to allocate £307,000 to support those pensioners with the most limited incomes who will no longer receive the winter fuel allowance. Those that […] Read more Adult social care Customer Services News Cllr Mike RossHousehold Support FundWinter Fuel Payment
Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards 17th September 2024 Staff working in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services across Hull City Council have been shortlisted for a number of national awards. The council have been shortlisted in the national Social Worker of the Year Awards three times, the Children and Young People Now Awards four times and they have one shortlisted in the Local […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCllr Mike RossCYPN AwardsLGC Workforce Awardssocial workSocial Work Awards
Hull City Council making changes for local people with MND this MND Day 21st June 2024 Hull City Council is taking steps to better support people in Hull with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). They will also be lighting up civic buildings blue and orange on Friday 21 June to mark Global MND Awareness Day. It offers the chance to spotlight the challenges of motor neurone disease and express support for those […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careHousingLiz JamilMNDMotor Neurone DiseaseNeighbourhoods and housingOccupational therapy
Hull City Council celebrate Learning Disability Week 2024 17th June 2024 This week is Learning Disability Week and Hull City Council have put together a series of videos to celebrate. The event is organised by the charity Mencap. It provides the opportunity to raise awareness about different learning disabilities and what life is like for those who have one. It’s also a chance to celebrate what […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carelearning disabilitieslearning disabilityLearning Disability Week
Hull City Council launches new one-stop shop website for adult care and support 18th April 2024 A one-stop shop website for people to find information, advice and support for adults has been launched. Live Well Hull has replaced the former Hull Connect to Support website. The website has advice and information on how to: Live Well Hull is a joint initiative between Hull City Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health teams, […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careConnect to SupportLive Well HullRichard CumbersThe Forum
Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training 18th March 2024 Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. It comes as the council celebrates national Social Work Week, a chance to shine a spotlight on social work as a career and the incredible work of […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockHumber Social Work Teaching PartnershipSocial caresocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Hull Learning Disability Partnership Board hosts packed event to bring more people on board to shape services for the future 1st December 2023 The Hull Learning Disability Partnership Board hosted an information event this week, bringing together people with learning disabilities, as well as their friends, families, and carers. It offered attendees the chance to hear about what the board does and how they can get involved. The board wants more people with a learning disability in Hull […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda Chamberslearning disabilities
First ever CHAMPS Awards recognises Hull’s amazing unpaid carers 27th November 2023 Hull City Council have co-hosted the first ever Caring, Helpful Amazing People (CHAMPs) Awards, recognising unpaid carers for their hard work, kindness and resilience. The awards also recognise the professionals and services that offer help to unpaid carers in Hull. Hull City Council chairs the Hull Carers Partnership Board and commissions the City Healthcare Partnership […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecarersCarers Information & Support ServiceCHAMPS Awards
Find out how Occupational Therapy is changing lives in Hull this Occupational Therapy Week 8th November 2023 Hull City Council is celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 (OT Week) to raise awareness of how life changing occupational therapy can be. It takes place from Monday 6 November – Sunday 12 November. Victoria Goldsbrough, Principal Occupational Therapist at Hull City Council said ‘’We want to share what occupational therapy is all about and why […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careAdult Social Care HullcareerscarersCouncillor Linda ChambersOccupational Therapy WeekProud to care
Learn more about adult safeguarding in free new programme of learning sessions 6th November 2023 A programme of free online sessions are now open to the public to mark this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week, which begins on Monday 20 November. Partners from the Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have come together and developed a programme of learning events and interactive session to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week, […] Read more Adult social care News Adult Safeguarding Weekadult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersHull Adult Safeguarding BoardPublic healthSafeguarding Adults Week
Hull’s Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre praised by Minister 10th October 2023 The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC) in Hull has been singled out for praise by the Minister of State for Social Care Helen Whately MP. She gave a speech at this year’s NHS ConfedExpo where she highlighted the centre as an example of best practice. The NHS ConfedExpo is a two-day conference which brings […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersHealthHumber and North Yorkshire ICBJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHSPublic health
Hull City Council takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles 10th October 2023 Hull City Council is proud to announce the acquisition of eight new electric cars. This move is part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices and becoming net zero and carbon neutral. The new electric Renault Zoe’s – which are replacing eight existing petrol vehicles – will be used […] Read more Adult social care News Transport & Streets carbon neutralCllr Jack HainesCouncillor Linda Chamberselectric vehiclesKWLNet Zero
