Thinking of adopting? Don’t miss this event in Hull
Potential adopters are being urged to find out if they can help dozens of children in the region who are waiting to find families.
There are 69 children across the … More
Health and Social Care
Hull team wins tech challenge for design to help dementia suffers
A Hull team has been crowned as the winner of the Humber Care Tech Challenge 2019 with their design on how to support people living with the dementia.
Team Ull-tra … More
Hull inventor is not monkeying around with gym invention
A Hull inventor and fitness enthusiast has created a unique piece of gym equipment – and it is being installed at Woodford Leisure Centre today.
The Monkey Mill, a unique … More
See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent
A project to help vulnerable residents live more independent lives with the help of technology is making waves across Hull.
Glen and Sam Marshall, a father and son from west … More
Here’s why we are celebrating older people in Hull
Hull and the rest of the world today to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding is hosting a series of activities to … More
What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?
Hull City Council is asking residents to share their views on the future of housing in Hull.
A survey has been launched which asks the public what type of housing … More
Hundreds learn how they can help to prevent domestic abuse in Hull
A domestic abuse conference in Hull is helping to show people from a diverse range of professions how they can be instrumental in early support and prevention for people they … More
Answer these questions on paying for social care
Hull residents are being asked about paying for social care both now and in the future.
The latest People’s Panel survey from Hull City Council is now live.
It also … More
Shared Lives carers recognised for their hard work
Residents who have cared for vulnerable adults for almost 20 years have been recognised for their hard work.
The Shared Lives scheme was launched in 2000, giving carers the opportunity … More
A day in the life of … Hull’s telecare coordinators
Hull City Council employs more than 4,000 people in diverse jobs such as tuning the Guildhall clocks and lifting the bridges over the River Hull. Today, we meet telecare coordinator … More
Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull
A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week.
Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park … More
Group working to tackle problem begging in Hull city centre
A partnership in Hull is working to address the issue of problem begging in the city centre.
Hull City Council, Humberside Police, HullBID, Emmaus Hull and East Riding, the NHS … More
Meet the team helping residents to cope with sensory loss
Experiencing any form of sensory loss can be life-changing.
Hull City Council offers a huge amount of support and guidance to children and adults who are deaf and/or blind, and … More
Meet Anna and her kind-hearted carer Clare from Shared Lives in Hull
Could you share your home with an adult who is in need of support?
That’s just what kind-hearted Clare did after becoming involved with the Shared Lives scheme in Hull. … More
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son
Carers play an indispensable role in our society.
More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse … More
‘Carers need support too – they make a huge difference’
Carers need caring for too – and that is why Hull City Council and its partners are highlighting support available to those who care for others.
During Carers Week 2019… More
How technology helped transform a life
A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties.
In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment … More
Help council to support young people – and win £50
Young people in Hull are being asked to help tailor support and activities available to them – and could win £50 in vouchers for their trouble.
Hull City Council has … More
Why you should support Dementia Action Week
Dementia affects thousands of people living in Hull.
There are estimated to be more than 2,900 people living with dementia in the city.
About 1,800 are formally diagnosed and recorded … More
Preston Road care home rated ‘good’ by inspectors
A Hull City Council residential care home has been rated as “good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The 220 Preston Road assisted living facility, which provides care to nine … More
Health data sharing to change in Hull
The way health data is shared is to change under a new plan launched in the Humber.
The plan will mean a secure NHS network for adult social care workers … More
Why Hull is celebrating its adult social care staff
Social workers worldwide are shouting proudly about their achievements on World Social Work Day today.
And Hull City Council is marking the event by celebrating its adult social care teams.… More
Caremonkey app launched to support young people
An app has been launched to help give support and advice to young people with emotional issues following a successful pilot.
The app, Caremonkey, was devised by five young people … More