Category: Society

Donate now to the York, North & East Yorkshire and Hull Cost of Living Crisis Fund appeal.

WISHH, the official charity supporting Hull Hospitals, has received a significant boost from a kind donor who has offered to match fund donations made to the Space to Grow Appeal, up to the sum of £25,000.

The Council of Governors at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is gearing up for its upcoming elections and inviting new people to join them. Could you be the next governor to join the Trust?

The Humber Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) has secured a total of £1,058,313 from the Home Office to continue its work to prevent serious violence across Hull, Northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

Accidents in the workplace occur all too often. In fact, over half a million workers sustained a non-fatal injury in 2022 in the United Kingdom alone, according to the last Labour Force Survey. This is in spite of extensive government health and safety regulations that are employed by all local businesses.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is proud to have been accredited with the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark. This mark is awarded to organisations who offer high quality Preceptorship programmes for newly qualified Registered Nurses.

The housing crisis in the UK is turning into an increasingly pressing issue, with soaring costs and limited availability rendering many families helpless. This struggle to secure adequate housing has caused many to look toward other options when attempting to get on the property ladder.

Humber Teaching Foundation NHS Trust set up the Humber Youth Action Group (HYAG) to bring young people aged 11-25 in Hull and the East Riding together, with the goal of helping to improve its services for children and young people.

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a highly invasive plant species that has garnered significant attention in the United Kingdom due to its potential to cause substantial damage to properties and natural habitats.

A mum-of-four has realised a dream inspired by her disabled brother and become a qualified nurse.

Innovative technology has been installed on a major route in the centre of the city, to help improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, as well as help reduce congestion and encourage more people to consider alternative means of travel.

Hull has been ranked in the top 10 locations in the country for delivering cycling training to children, according to new figures from the Bikeability Trust.

Hull City Council is supporting a national campaign to encourage more residents aged 66 plus or who are eligible due to disability to access free* bus travel.

Applications are now being accepted by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust for two Associate Non-Executive Director positions, providing an exceptional opportunity for the right people to gain a wealth of experience and make a real difference in their local healthcare setting.

Supporters of a regional medical charity are being given one last chance to snap up a crop of ceramic daisies which has been raising funds for the last six years.

Caring staff from across Hull Hospitals have come together to raise over £4,500 towards the WISHH Charity’s Space to Grow Appeal, to support Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.

Largest amount ever distributed by Two Ridings into one city.

Dove House Hospice says that it was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open Gardens return to the community on Sundays 4 and 11 June, with 19 gardens and residences taking part.

Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes. 

Improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improved capacity on the highway network for motorists across the city, have taken a step forward after Hull City Council appointed a contractor to design several new schemes.

The countdown has begun to submit nominations for the Time2Volunteer Awards 2023.

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, known for its powerful communication features and usability. However, aside from bringing people together, the app has many hidden gems that users may not be aware of.

A woman who shaved her head in solidarity with her mum after a devastating cancer diagnosis has handed over more than £3,000 to a leading local charity.

The journey of pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time for expectant parents. However, uncertain paternity can introduce complexities and emotional challenges that require careful consideration and proactive steps.

Macmillan Cancer Support was proud to unveil its newly refurbished Information and Support Centre at The Queen’s Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, in Cottingham.

Hull has been crowned as the second most affordable place to buy, as revealed by Barratt Developments Yorkshire East.

Access to affordable healthcare is a fundamental right that every citizen should enjoy. In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to its residents. The NHS, founded in 1948, is often hailed as a model of universal healthcare.

Your home is your sanctuary, your place to retreat to unwind and prepare yourself for the following day. However, a refresh could be overdue if your interior looks like it’s seen better days. Fortunately, you don’t need to set yourself back between £50K-£150K on a home renovation when some of the best results are achieved through minor means.

Each year, Hull Hospitals’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for over 500 premature babies, some stay for hours or days, whilst others stay for weeks and months. Hull is one of four Level 3 NICUs within the Yorkshire and Humber region, caring for babies from 22 weeks gestation offering specialist intensive care for babies locally and across the country.

HEY Smile Foundation and partners will once again be hosting an awards ceremony and celebration to honour volunteers from around the region.

As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the need for eco-conscious living has never been more pressing.

HEY Smile Foundation is helping to host a festival of volunteers and everyone is invited to join the celebration.

A bikers’ charity ride which has raised funds and awareness worldwide for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health arrived in Hull to be welcomed by a local charity village.

The YOURhealth service delivered by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust across the East Riding of Yorkshire wants you to know that personal support and motivation is available to you.

A creative cake baker crowned her achievements over the years with a special Coronation treat made to mark the royal milestone and to support a regional charity.

When selling a property, most people favour cash offers if they can get them. The reasons for this are relatively self-explanatory; a faster and more straightforward sales process, lower transaction costs (mortgage lenders are typically absent), and fewer risks.

A bright and airy living space can make you feel more comfortable and energised compared to a darker home.

The StartUp Awards have been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated since the 2019 pandemic. Over 800,000 new businesses were founded in the UK since 2021, a 4.3% increase from the year before.

A charity which provides educational support for young people across East Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Watts as its new Chair.

We received this message from Logan Richards, a member of Hull Young People’s Parliament, and it warmed our hearts!

A pair of cyclists have set themselves a 290-mile fundraising challenge in support of homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding.

A leading medical research charity is flying high after kicking off its 2023 fundraising campaign by receiving the proceeds from a calendar showing a bird’s eye view of Beverley.

The Matthew Good Foundation has increased the amount it will award through its established Grants for Good programme from £10,000 a quarter to £15,000. All shortlisted charities will receive higher amounts, and the award for the winning recipient each quarter will go up from £3,500 to £5000.

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