Category: Society

Staff from Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E Department have won a national award for patient safety.

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Local NHS Trust Highly Commended at prestigious national awards

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Highly Commended in the category of Place-Based Partnership and Integrated Care for its Right Care, Right Person initiative at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2023.

William’s Christmas Experience at William’s Den

Award-winning children’s adventure play attraction, William’s Den, is planning show-stopping days out this December to help all the family get into the festive spirit. Based in East Yorkshire between York, Beverley and Hull, William’s Den has released tickets for William’s Christmas Experience at the Den.

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Countdown to Mental Elf 2023 – Ignite your festive season with a family run

by editor17 November 202317 November 2023

With just two weeks to go, local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is preparing for the return of the much-loved Mental Elf family 5K festive fun run, now even bigger and better for 2023.

Four East Yorkshire Buses staff members triumph in 17-mile sponsored walk for mental health charity

by editor17 November 2023

Four dedicated members of the East Yorkshire Buses team have successfully completed a challenging 17-mile sponsored walk, raising an impressive £1128.45 for the Hull-based mental health charity, Mind.

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Real change coming as Hull’s ten-year vision agreed

Hull’s new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade, has been approved with cross-party support at today’s Full Council meeting.

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Humber Violence Prevention Partnership launches strategy to tackle serious violence

by editor16 November 2023

Local agencies have come together to launch a new plan to prevent people being drawn in to serious violence.

Reaching out by phone – the best micro-volunteering apps

by editor16 November 202316 November 2023

With a quarter of young people believing social media has a mostly negative impact, we often forget that our smartphones can be used to help others. An example of this is micro-volunteering, which allows people to offer their time to worthy causes in small chunks. Here, spusu, a mobile operator offering simple and fair SIM-only deals, explores the best micro-volunteering apps that can help you use your phone for good.

Hull-based solicitors raises over £1,000 in David and Goliath charity challenge

by editor15 November 202315 November 2023

Hull-based commercial law firm Hallmark Solicitors has raised over £1,000 and counting for Breast Cancer Now, after taking part in national law firm challenge, the Tour de Law.

Local business is raising funds for HEY Children’s University with a virtual bike ride

by editor15 November 202315 November 2023

Web design and digital marketing agency Eyeweb has set an ambitious mission of cycling the distance from Hull to Paris to raise money for HEY Children’s University.

Hull homelessness charity appeals for new trustees

by editor8 November 20238 November 2023

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is using Trustees’ Week to thank current trustees and appeal for new trustees to join the charity.

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“It was the best, most positive experience of my life”

by editor8 November 20238 November 2023

Hundreds of thousands hear from new mum, Grace Jopling, as she shares her experience at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

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NHS staff, patients and local schoolchildren create inspiring display to mark World Mental Health Day

by editor31 October 2023

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the provider of community and inpatient mental health services in Hull and East Yorkshire teamed up with Trust charity, Heath Stars, to invite staff, patients and local school children to design bunting, creating a unique piece of artwork for public display and to mark World Mental Health Day.

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Effective marketing strategies for promoting your charity fundraiser – Reaching a wider audience and maximising impact

by editor31 October 202331 October 2023

Organising a charity fundraiser is more than just rallying for a good cause; it’s about spreading the word and igniting a spark of enthusiasm within the community.

Residential real estate recognition for luxury care home

by editor30 October 202330 October 2023

Yorkshire-based care home company Springfield Healthcare is celebrating after its Beverley-based care home, Chapter House, was awarded ‘Best Residential Operator’ at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards 2023.

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Rebecca raises funds and a glass with Three Peaks toasts to her beautiful mum

by editor30 October 202330 October 2023

A woman from East Yorkshire turned her Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge from a fun event into a fundraiser after losing her mum only weeks before the trek.

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New suicide prevention initiative to launch across Humber and North Yorkshire

by editor26 October 202326 October 2023

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has announced a range of free suicide prevention training aimed at equipping individuals from across Humber and North Yorkshire with life-saving skills.

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Hull’s Interventional Radiology Day Unit named best in UK

by editor25 October 202325 October 2023

Doctors in Hull are leading the way when it comes to potentially life-changing, day case surgery. Patient praises local team for transforming her life.

HYMS celebrates 20th anniversary

by editor25 October 202325 October 2023

Hull York Medical School (HYMS) is celebrating two decades of training medical students.

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Council supports cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ with Bike Lights for Dark Nights Initiative

by editor25 October 202325 October 2023

Following its success in January, Hull City Council will again be running its popular Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative from the end of October, when the clocks go back, through to March 2024, when the clocks go forward again.

Beal Homes sponsors former rugby star in charity bike ride from Prague to Poland

by editor20 October 202320 October 2023

Beal Homes has supported former Hull KR and England rugby league star Peter Fox in a gruelling four-day European cycle challenge.

Record breaking sum raised by Hull businesses for sailors’ children’s clothing

by editor20 October 202320 October 2023

More than £72,000 was raised by Hull’s business community at an annual charity business lunch last week.

New data reveals COPD stigma in Yorkshire and Humber area

by editor12 October 202312 October 2023

A new survey circulated amongst people living in the Yorkshire and the Humber area with a respiratory condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has revealed that more than one in three (35%) have felt hesitant to ask for more information about their condition because they were worried about being judged or discriminated against. To help the COPD community to easily access information about the condition in a ‘safe place’, Chiesi UK, in association with Asthma + Lung UK, is bringing the You, Me & COPD Roadshow to Asda Hessle Superstore, Hessle Road, Hull, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October.

Opening of world-class scanning centre will kickstart new fundraising campaign to improve regional medical facilities

by editor11 October 202311 October 2023

A charity which could establish Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire as a UK-leading region for detection and research in cancer, heart disease and dementia is planning to build on the £20m it has invested over the last 20 years as it counts down towards the long-awaited opening of its latest facility.

Cost of living fuels Hull charity business lunch target

by editor11 October 202311 October 2023

The Sailors’ Children’s Society is being backed by Hull’s business community as it appeals for help to meet a huge surge in demand.

Rollits organises training session for World Menopause Day

by editor11 October 202311 October 2023

With World Menopause Day taking place on Wednesday 18 October, we had a chat with the local law firm about its dedicated menopause training for managers and HR professionals.

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Cost of Living Crisis Fund appeal reopens to support Yorkshire people through the winter

by editor7 October 20237 October 2023

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

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WISHH receives a £25,000 matched fund opportunity to boost Space To Grow appeal

by editor7 October 20237 October 2023

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.

Run With It charity hires local graduates after successful internships

by editor7 October 20237 October 2023

A Hull and East Yorkshire-based educational charity has added two Assistant Lead Tutors to its team as part of its strategic growth.

KCOM hikers raise £5,200 with charity challenge

by editor5 October 20235 October 2023

A KCOM team has braved blustery weather and blisters to raise more than £5,200 for charity by walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Professionals across Hull come together to help young people Thrive

by editor25 September 202325 September 2023

A conference to celebrate Youth Mental Health Awareness Day took place at the Guildhall in Hull this week.

Poignant events celebrate Recovery Month

by editor22 September 202322 September 2023

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) is proud to participate in the annual Recovery Month celebrations. Throughout September, the recovery sector aims to heighten awareness about recovery from substance misuse and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Help us to make your local NHS services and plans better

by editor22 September 202322 September 2023

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?

Rollits is taking part in Make a Will Fortnight

by editor13 September 202312 September 2023

Now in its twelfth year, Make a Will Fortnight is a crucial appeal in Dove House Hospice’s fundraising calendar.

Hull and East Riding’s electric car is here

by editor12 September 202312 September 2023

St John Ambulance’s new electric car arrived at the Hull depot recently as part of a project to replace existing support cars across the country thanks to a generous donation from the Medlock Charitable Trust.

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Partnership secures £1m funding to prevent serious violence

by editor2 September 2023

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.

Foodbank charity benefits from Spencer Group generosity

by editor2 September 20232 September 2023

Kind-hearted staff at leading engineering company Spencer Group have raised more than £3,300 and donated thousands of items to a foodbank charity which supports those affected by poverty.

NHS Trust to launch educational platform for young people to start their careers within the NHS

by editor31 August 202331 August 2023

As Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust prepares for the launch of an educational programme for young people aged 14-16 and 16-18, we hear from the Trust’s Chief Executive, who started her impressive career as an NHS Cadet herself.

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What to do if you are injured in the workplace

by editor29 August 202328 September 2023

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.

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Local NHS Trust one of first nationally to be accredited for high quality support provided to newly Registered Nurses

by editor28 August 202328 August 2023

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.

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The housing crisis: Are tiny houses the answer?

by editor28 August 202328 August 2023

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.

Help to leave a lasting legacy with Make A Will Fortnight

Registration is now open for Dove House Hospice’s Make a Will Fortnight, which is due to run from 9 – 20 October 2023 and helps to raise vital funds for the hospice.

Humber Gateway Community Fund awards over £25,000 in grants to local community projects

Thirteen local projects at the heart of their communities will share over £25,000 in funding thanks to grants made by the Humber Gateway Community Fund.

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Humber Youth Action Group helps young people develop rewarding careers in health and social care

by editor22 August 2023

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.

Yorkshire company hits remarkable £250,000 fundraising milestone for Macmillan

by editor22 August 2023

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, that employs over 1,500 people nationally, is celebrating after having raised a quarter of a million pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Legal implications: Understanding the UK law on Japanese Knotweed

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.

Elderly relative? Help them stay connected by phone

We all know that change can be unsettling – especially if you’re older and perhaps need a little more support than you used to.

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Woman realises childhood ambition inspired by her disabled brother and becomes a Learning Disability Nurse

by editor17 August 202317 August 2023

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

Businesses boosting charities with events to raise funds and spirits

by editor17 August 202317 August 2023

Charity leaders have cheered the region’s businesses and employees for coming together to support good causes and build morale in times of adversity.

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New technology seeks to reduce collisions and congestion on busy Hull route

by editor13 August 202313 August 2023

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.

Children’s adventure play centre promotes hand hygiene and sustainability

by editor13 August 202313 August 2023

An adventure play centre at Castle Farm in North Cave, East Yorkshire has recently introduced hand dryers designed specifically for children in a bid to promote hand washing and sustainability in a fun and child-friendly way.

Humber Rescue receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder

by editor11 August 202311 August 2023

Humber Rescue has received a donation of £1,500 from local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, as part of its Community Fund initiative.

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Hull ranked in top 10 for cycle training for children in England

by editor11 August 202311 August 2023

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.

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Council supports campaign encouraging eligible residents to use free passes and ‘Take the Bus’

by editor11 August 202311 August 2023

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.

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Local NHS Trust offers exciting opportunity to become Associate Non-Executive Director

by editor11 August 2023

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.

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Beverley Minster daisies back on the market for final fundraising push

by editor3 August 20233 August 2023

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.

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Hull Hospitals’ staff support WISHH Space to Grow Appeal

by editor3 August 20233 August 2023

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.

Rollits takes to the fairway for Annual Charity Golf Day

by editor2 August 20231 August 2023

We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about the local law firm’s recent charity event.

Skidby Lakes Golf Club swings into action for local charity

by editor1 August 2023

September will see Skidby Lakes Golf Club host its annual Captain’s Open Charity Golf Day with this year’s beneficiary being Dove House Hospice.

Yorkshire Energy Park awards £20,000 in grants to the community

by editor1 August 20231 August 2023

Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has awarded £20,000 of grants in the first round of its Community Fund to support local community groups and charity operations in South West Holderness.

Run With It Charity programme gives schoolchildren ‘Art and Soul’

by editor28 July 202328 July 2023

Schoolchildren from Hull and East Yorkshire have been given the opportunity to design and make greetings cards that are being sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.

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£1.3 million distributed in Hull to tackle loneliness

by editor28 July 202328 July 2023

Largest amount ever distributed by Two Ridings into one city.

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Cottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total

by editor28 July 202328 July 2023

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.

Ground-breaking play tackles inclusivity in sport

by editor27 July 202328 July 2023

A ground-breaking play that tackles inclusivity in sport will be performed at Hull Truck on Friday 28 July. The play was developed through an innovative research partnership with the University of Hull and local LGBTQIA+ rugby club, the Hull Roundheads.

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Consultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say

by editor25 July 202325 July 2023

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.

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Next steps taken to improve pedestrian, cycling and highway infrastructure in Hull

by editor24 July 202324 July 2023

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.

Local hospice relocates charity shop on Hessle Road and launches ‘Bridal’ by Dove House

by editor24 July 202324 July 2023

The fantastic new charity shop is located where Dove House’s old At Home shop was on Hessle Road and will be home to womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.

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Deadline approaching for Time2Volunteer award entries

by editor18 July 202318 July 2023

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

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4 things you never knew you could do while using WhatsApp

by editor18 July 202318 July 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.

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Jess generates thousands of pounds for Daisy Appeal after solidarity head shave

by editor10 July 202310 July 2023

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.

Integra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale

by editor6 July 20236 July 2023

Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork Game Changer.

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Expecting without certainty: Steps to take when paternity is unknown

by editor6 July 20236 July 2023

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.

Hull and East Yorkshire Mind delivers wellbeing champion training to Nisa colleagues

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is delivering mental health training to Nisa colleagues to create mental health champions within the workplace.

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‘Ray’s Room’ at the heart of Macmillan’s refurbished Information and Support Centre

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

Pride In Hull appoints new board member with eye on mental health

Pride In Hull has revealed a new appointment to its board of trustees to serve a two-year period in support of the continued growth of the pride event in the city.

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Hull crowned as second most affordable place to live