Hull is set to benefit from £28,352,353 in UK public health funding as part of a £200m boost to the UK Public Health Grant. This pivotal UK healthcare investment will enhance essential services like school nurses, sexual health clinics, and addiction recovery programmes. Focused on prevention, this funding aims to build healthier communities while easing the burden on the NHS.

The £200m increase represents a 3 per cent real-terms uplift, raising the total UK Public Health Grant to £3.858bn. This reflects a shift to a proactive healthcare model that tackles the causes of ill health before they escalate.

Hull East MP Karl Turner welcomed the funding, calling it a vital step to improve local health services and alleviate NHS pressures. Hull City Council also acknowledged the support but urged for sustained efforts to address deep-rooted inequalities.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the long-term value of early interventions, stating that prevention could save lives while reducing costs. Programmes such as addiction recovery, supported by UK public health funding, underpin the Government’s strategy to promote healthier living and build thriving communities.

This focus on prevention and well-being, bolstered by UK public health funding, marks a positive step for Hull and the wider UK, fostering a healthier future through targeted healthcare investment.

Source: Hull Daily Mail