HULL
HULL CITY COUNCIL has launched a Hull Helpline (01482 300307) 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 seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Residents should register their need for support through an online form which is now live on the council’s website hull.gov.uk or by calling the Hull Helpline number on 01482 300307.
Community support groups
- Avenues Ward (HU5 area) – 07968088482 (assisting individuals and requesting volunteers)
- Cottingham Kind – 07376533252, cottinghamiskind@outlook.com
- Hull COVID-19 Mutual Aid – https://www.facebook.com/groups/195462515082417/?ref=group_header
see also below for national website detailing local help
EAST RIDING
EAST RIDING COUNCIL have set up a similar helpline on 01482 393919 to that for Hull residents. The line is open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. In addition the Council has created an online community support hub at:
https://coronavirus.beecan.org/
NATIONAL WEBSITES/CONTACTS
Government co ordinated support for clinically extremely vulnerable persons https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
National listings of local Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK Groups https://covidmutualaid.org/ – there are a number of such groups in Hull and East Riding.
REGISTERING HELP WHICH YOUR GROUP CAN OFFER IN THE HULL AREA
If you wish to register any help try emailing connecttosupport@hullcc.gov.uk
Hull and East Riding Interfaith 