News
This is where you can find out the latest news on the work of Hull LINk.
We also include news on health and social care issues, both local and national, which may be of interest.
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Introduction to Health Course – Level 1 - 26th April, 2010
Are you interested in health issues and living a healthy lifestyle? Would you like to make a difference to the health of those around you? Would you like to make a difference to the health of Hull? Then why not become a ‘Community Health Champion’? A Community Health Champion raises awareness about health issues by talking to ...
Reception class - 11th March, 2010
As the first person many patients speak to, GP receptionists are often called upon to answer all manner of queries, with topics ranging from grazes to gastroenteritis. If you seek advice from a GP receptionist in Hull however, you may just find they are better qualified than most to respond. Emma ...
Extra Care Housing Survey - 10th March, 2010
Hull City Council are currently planning Extra Care Housing developments for the city, and Hull LINk would like to collect people’s views about what they would want from this type of housing. What is Extra Care Housing? A type of housing designed to meet the needs of older people and working age ...
It’s your care – YOU choose where - 10th March, 2010
NHS Hull wants to make sure all patients are using and choosing when it comes to their health care. Patients in England can choose to be treated at almost any hospital they wish, regardless of location. This choice extends to many private hospitals as well as those run by the NHS. The ...
Is your child protected? - 5th March, 2010
Extra immunisation clinics have been set up for children who have missed any of their routine childhood vaccinations. Kathleen Young, Nurse Consultant for NHS Hull, says: “Our ongoing immunisation programme means that, when children become eligible for a particular vaccination, their GP sends them an invitation to come to the surgery and ...
