Come along for Tea and Talk at the Avenues Centre
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) will be hosting a ‘Tea and Talk’ session at the Avenues Centre on Monday 9 May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week.
The theme … More
Health and Social Care
Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull
Hull City Council has been awarded £525,000 to use football to improve activity levels of people in the city.
The exciting new Active Through Football programme from Sport England, funded … More
Hull taxi marshal scheme extended
A taxi marshal scheme in Hull city centre will be extended.
Following funding sign off at this year’s council budget setting meeting, the scheme, which has been running for a … More
Hull City Hall lights up gold for Autism Acceptance Week
It’s Autism Acceptance Week this week and Hull City Council are lighting up City Hall gold in support from 1st to 3rd April.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is … More
Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views
A weekend exhibition is taking place to showcase new proposals for Hull Royal Infirmary as Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to develop new healthcare facilities as part of … More
Hull City Council employees recognised for their Outstanding Individual Contribution
Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children’s services, and Joe Morley, Communication and Engagement officer for Adult Social Care, have been shortlisted in the LGC awards for their Outstanding … More
Hull social workers share their stories as part of Social Work Week
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 … More
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero
Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh … More
Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans
NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social … More
Hull City Council launches competition for young people to celebrate Neurodiversity Week
Hull City Council, along with Hull Culture and Leisure and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank will be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week next month by inviting young people to take … More
New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND
The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February).
The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and … More
Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place … More
Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week
A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because … More
‘I wanted to feel like I was making a difference’
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, … More
New free healthy weight scheme launches
A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more … More
ICC garden to bloom in memory of Jean Bishop
Citycare was recently joined by Environmental & Management Solutions Yorkshire (EMS) to create a memorial garden in memory of Hull’s iconic Bee Lady at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre … More
Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull
Hull’s public health lead has urged residents to make sure they follow the latest Coronavirus restrictions. The call follows the Government announcement that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. In an … More
Free health roadshow aims to improve residents’ first aid skills
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd is joining forces with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to hold a heath roadshow with free workshops covering key first aid skills.
The five 20 minute … More
Omicron: what you need to know in Hull
As details continue to emerge on new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, Hull’s Director of Public Health has said the time to act is now. Julia Weldon urged people to follow new … More
‘There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day’
A service that was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a … More
New Campaign to Support Mental Health for the Armed Forces Community
A new regional campaign to support the mental health of Armed Forces personnel and their families in Hull and East Yorkshire begins today (Monday, 20 September).
The campaign highlights the … More
Thousands benefit from pop-up vaccination clinics
In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom … More
Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding
Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding.
In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s … More
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education
People in Hull are being asked to answer questions which will help to develop a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for the city.
Residents are also being asked what they think … More
Hull mums share experiences of having babies during pandemic
Mums in Hull have been sharing their experiences of having a baby during the pandemic as part of a new campaign from Hull City Council that encourages women to connect … More
Hull City Council opens more rapid testing sites
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 … More
Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation
Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation.
The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving … More
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day
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 … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Nigel’s story: How carers are coping during coronavirus pandemic
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 … More
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