Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced 28th May 2020 The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public. From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Requests for help can be made online via the council’s website hull.gov.uk. In the first nine […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions 24th April 2020 Delivery of medicines can be arranged for vulnerable people identified as at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus. Residents who fall into this category, and who have no friends or family who can collect a prescription for them, can contact the Hull Helpline and a volunteer will collect it from the pharmacy. Councillor Hester […] Read more Health and Social Care News CoronavirusHealth and wellbeingHull Helpline
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up 21st April 2020 Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Hull City Council joined forces with other public sector services at the end of March as more than 40 voluntary organisations to launch the Hull Helpline. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHCALHull HelplineHumberside Fire and RescueKWL
Hull Helpline fielding hundreds of calls from city’s most vulnerable 30th March 2020 The Hull Helpline has received about 150 calls a day since its launch last week. The helpline was launched by Hull City Council on Thursday 26 March to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, hundreds of residents have contacted the line and the council’s website hull.gov.uk to request help. Around 78 […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull Helpline
Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need 27th March 2020 A helpline launched yesterday to support those most in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has already supported more than 100 residents. More than 160 people have called the Hull Helpline in its first 24 hours. Most of the calls were from residents requesting support with essential food and the collection of medication. Watch […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Absolutely CulturedDave RichmondHull City CouncilHull Helpline
Hull Helpline launched to support residents most in need during coronavirus crisis 26th March 2020 Hull City Council has launched a Hull Helpline to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The helpline has been set up for those who may have no other means of support and who may need help to access essential items and services including food, health and wellbeing and financial advice. It is available […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Absolutely CulturedCouncillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline