Social care and health news

• COVID-19: Important changes to Hartlepool Borough Council services

  Published on Sunday, 10th January 2021

  Following the Government announcement that everyone in England must now stay at home except for a handful of reasons, Hartlepool Borough Council has announced some significant changes to our services.

• Stay at home, save lives

  Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021

  “Together we can do this” – that’s the message from Hartlepool’s Director of Public Health following the announcement that everyone in England must now stay at home except for a handful of reasons.

• COVID-19: Council Leader calls for consistent national approach

  Published on Wednesday, 30th December 2020

  The Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council says a consistent national approach would have been far fairer for everyone as COVID-19 cases across the country soar.

• “Together, we’ll get through this”

  Published on Monday, 21st December 2020

  That’s the message from Hartlepool’s Director of Public Health after the Prime Minister scaled back the Christmas bubble policy as concerns grow about the spread of a new variant of the Coronavirus.

• COVID-19 update: Hartlepool to enter tier three

  Published on Thursday, 26th November 2020

  It’s been announced Hartlepool – alongside the rest of the North East – will enter tier three when lockdown ends on Wednesday 2nd December.

• Hartlepool – let’s keep going

  Published on Monday, 16th November 2020

  Let's not throw away all your hard work - that's the message from Hartlepool’s Acting Director of Public Health following another surge in Coronavirus cases.

• Raising awareness of adult safeguarding

  Published on Monday, 16th November 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support a major campaign that aims to raise awareness of adult safeguarding issues.

• Hartlepool – let’s stop the spread

  Published on Friday, 13th November 2020

  “We’re seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Hartlepool and we need to work together to stop the spread.”

• URGENT WARNING FOR RICHARDSON & WESTGARTH SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB CUSTOMERS

  Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020

  Customers of a Hartlepool social club are being advised they must self-isolate following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.

• COVID-19 update

  Published on Friday, 16th October 2020

  A message from Councillor Shane Moore, Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council

• Prime Minister announces new local Covid Alert Levels

  Published on Monday, 12th October 2020

  The Prime Minister has today announced a three tiered system of local Covid Alert Levels in England.

• Alternative approach to World Mental Health Day

  Published on Wednesday, 7th October 2020

  Help and advice is being made available to Hartlepool residents in an alternative approach to World Mental Health Day (Saturday October 10th)

• Appeal to Hartlepool residents to consider not mixing with other ​households

  Published on Monday, 28th September 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to consider not mixing with other households to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and protect the lives of vulnerable people across the Borough.

• Coronavirus update 17.9.2020

  Published on Thursday, 17th September 2020

  Councillor Shane Moore, the Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, speaking after new restrictions were announced for parts of the north-east.

• Support the fight against dementia

  Published on Wednesday, 16th September 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support the fight against dementia by organising their own COVID-19-secure Memory Walks this weekend.

• Last chance to avoid local lockdown

  Published on Friday, 11th September 2020

  Hartlepool has been added to the Government’s watchlist as an area of concern following a sharp rise in the number of Coronavirus cases in recent days.

• Hartlepool care homes advised to close to visitors

  Published on Friday, 11th September 2020

  Care homes in Hartlepool have been advised to suspend visiting to help protect vulnerable residents amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the town.

• Let’s stop the spread – Coronavirus cases are rising again in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2020

  “We’re seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases in Hartlepool and we need to work together to stop the spread.”

• New integrated drug and alcohol service launched

  Published on Monday, 7th September 2020

  A new integrated drug and alcohol treatment service has been launched in Hartlepool to help people reduce their levels of dependency.

• Health officials in illicit drugs alert

  Published on Thursday, 20th August 2020

  Public health officials in Hartlepool have issued a warning about the dangers posed by illicit drugs.

• Food poverty initiative approved by councillors

  Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020

  A major new initiative to tackle food poverty has been approved by councillors in Hartlepool.

• Pedal power boosts production of PPE

  Published on Friday, 12th June 2020

  Fifteen staff from Hartlepool Borough Council Day Services and two service users have taken part in a sponsored exercise bike ride to raise money for protective face masks.

• CORONAVIRUS: We’re not out of danger yet

  Published on Thursday, 11th June 2020

  Residents in Hartlepool are being warned frustration and desperation to return to normal life are not good enough reasons to ignore social distancing.

• CORONAVIRUS: Mobile testing site to come to Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2020

  A mobile testing site for Coronavirus will be set up in Hartlepool this week for two days.

• Hartlepool Day Service staff in the spotlight

  Published on Thursday, 30th April 2020

  Residents are asked to spare a special thought for Hartlepool Day Service staff when they take part in this evening's Clap for Carers event.

• Vital PPE donated to hospice

  Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020

  A hospice has taken delivery of thousands of items of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) thanks to local authority and business donations.

• Wishing Ramadan Kareem to Hartlepool’s Muslim community

  Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is sending its best wishes to the town’s Muslim community ahead of Ramadan.

• CORONAVIRUS: Let's show our appreciation again

  Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are again being asked to show their appreciation for the dedication and commitment of a wide range of key workers during the Coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Council steps in to support care providers in Hartlepool with protective equipment

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd April 2020

  Care home staff and staff supporting people in their own homes in Hartlepool are getting the protection they need with the Council stepping in to make sure they receive adequate stocks of PPE.

• CORONAVIRUS: Bingo club supports Council’s COVID-19 response

  Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020

  A Hartlepool bingo club – closed as part of the national COVID-19 lockdown – has teamed up with the local Council to provide free hot meals to a number of vulnerable residents across the town.

• CORONAVIRUS: Spreading a little sunshine

  Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020

  A project led by Hartlepool Carers and supported by a range of partners is bringing some happiness into the lives of local children during the Coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Support Hub Easter opening hours

  Published on Wednesday, 8th April 2020

  Hartlepool Support Hub will still be available at key times across the Easter weekend to support residents who are self-isolating, or otherwise unable to leave their home.

• CORONAVIRUS: Support Hub continues to grow

  Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020

  Hartlepool Support Hub has now received more than 2,500 calls and delivered around 350 food parcels and 300 prescriptions to people across the Borough.

• CORONAVIRUS: Residents reminded about Support Hub

  Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020

  Residents across Hartlepool are being reminded about a Support Hub launched to help anyone who is self-isolating or otherwise unable to leave their home during the Coronavirus outbreak.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter from the Secretary of State to the social care workforce

  Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020

  Health Secretary Matt Hancock has written an open letter of thanks to social care workers for everything they have done in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Support Hub continues to grow

  Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020

  Hartlepool Support Hub is continuing to support hundreds of residents across the Borough each and every day.

• Coronavirus: important changes to Hartlepool Borough Council services

  Published on Monday, 30th March 2020

  During the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve announced some significant changes to our services.

• OFSTED praise for Children’s Services

  Published on Monday, 30th March 2020

  Government inspectors have praised the quality of local authority services for children in need and children subject to Child Protection Plans in Hartlepool

• Coronavirus: Hartlepool residents supported with food parcels and prescriptions

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020

  Hartlepool Support Hub has taken more than 1,000 calls since phones lines opened on Tuesday.

• We’re all in this together

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020

  A North East local authority has designed a temporary rainbow logo after being inspired by children across the Borough adorning the windows of their homes with rainbows and messages of support.

• CORONAVIRUS - Changes to drug and alcohol services in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 20th March 2020

  Changes have been made to drug and alcohol services in Hartlepool as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Borough Council update

  Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020

  In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, Hartlepool Borough Council has today announced a number of additional building closures.

• Important announcement about Council services, events and meetings

  Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020

  Following a Government announcement about new measures being put in place to manage the Coronavirus outbreak, we've taken the decision to close a number of our venues offering non-essential services.

• Council bids to bring Tall Ships back to Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 16th March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a bid to bring the world-famous Tall Ships back to the town.

• Temporary closure of Summerhill visitor centre and postponement of “Face the Public” event

  Published on Friday, 13th March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has today (Friday 13th March) taken the precautionary step of closing the visitor centre at Summerhill Country Park.

• Flying the flag for staff wellbeing

  Published on Thursday, 27th February 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is pressing further ahead in a regional award scheme for employers committed to improving the health and wellbeing of their staff and creating healthy, happy workplaces.

• Tell us what it’s like being a young person in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2020

  Young people in Hartlepool are being encouraged to have their say on what it’s like living in Hartlepool in a special survey which will help shape future health and wellbeing services in the borough.

• Re-location proposed to improve drug and alcohol treatment services

  Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020

  Councillors are being asked to approve the re-location of Hartlepool's Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service to new high-quality, more accessible premises in the town centre.

• Cervical screening saves lives - launches today!

  Published on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

  The ‘Cervical screening saves lives’ campaign will launch across the North East today to encourage women to attend their cervical screening test.

• Adult safeguarding in the spotlight

  Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2019

  A major campaign to raise awareness of adult safeguarding issues will get underway next week.

• Plea for independent living equipment to be returned in amnesty

  Published on Friday, 25th October 2019

  A service which supports independent living is appealing for the return of much-needed equipment.

• Positive update welcomed about maternity services in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 9th August 2019

  The Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council has welcomed the reassurances he has received about the future of maternity services in the town.

• Join the Global Big Latch On

  Published on Monday, 29th July 2019

  Hartlepool breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to join thousands of women across the world at a global synchronised breastfeeding event this Friday.

• New approach to stop smoking support launched in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2019

  A major new initiative has been launched in Hartlepool to help more people stop smoking.

• Don’t miss Dementia Action Week 2019 in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019

  Residents don’t want to miss out on a packed calendar of events to mark this year’s Dementia Action Week.

• Mark Stroke Awareness Month at special event

  Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2019

  Stroke survivors and their families shouldn’t miss a special awareness event taking place this month in Hartlepool.

• Council’s commitment to staff wellbeing earns it a top award

  Published on Monday, 1st April 2019

  Hartlepool Borough Council has reached one of the highest levels of a regional award scheme for employers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of their staff.

• Major report by Balance shows what the North East thinks about drink

  Published on Monday, 25th March 2019

  Are we kidding ourselves when it comes to alcohol? That’s the question being raised as a new report released today highlights the North East’s drinking habits.

• Mayor’s praise for popular youth project

  Published on Friday, 15th March 2019

  The Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Allan Barclay has praised the work of volunteers on a visit to a popular youth project in the town.

• New support group for veterans to be launched

  Published on Monday, 28th January 2019

  A new support group is to be launched to offer a range of help and support to ex-servicemen and women in Hartlepool.

• Start 2019 right with a healthy lifestyle course

  Published on Friday, 11th January 2019

  Those looking to transform their health this New Year should look no further than a brand new course starting this month.

• Don't miss 'Alcohol Awareness' event

  Published on Friday, 14th December 2018

  A special Alcohol Awareness event is coming to Community Hub Central next week.

• Hartlepool Borough Council is working to become a dementia-friendly organisation

  Published on Thursday, 13th December 2018

  Hartlepool Borough Council has committed to a series of actions to become a dementia-friendly organisation.

• Hartlepool’s challenge to ditch the booze for Dry January

  Published on Thursday, 13th December 2018

  One in 10 drinkers in the North East are planning to ditch alcohol for Dry January 2019, according to a YouGov poll released today (13th December.)

• Don't miss World Diabetes Day event

  Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018

  Those in Hartlepool living with diabetes don’t want to miss an awareness event happening next week.

• NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees CCG launch GP online consultations

  Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018

  A number of GP practices across Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees are now offering online consultations to patients as part of a national £45 million investment by the NHS into new consultation types.

• MAN V FAT football initiative to be launched

  Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018

  A new initiative that aims to help overweight and obese men get fit by playing football is to be launched in Hartlepool.

• Council supports food allergies campaign

  Published on Monday, 24th September 2018

  Council officials in Hartlepool are backing a Food Standards Agency (FSA) campaign that aims to help protect young people with food allergies.

• Top quality award for Council's autism services

  Published on Wednesday, 5th September 2018

  Hartlepool Borough Council has received a national seal of approval for the care and support it gives to people with autism.

• Council gives its support to people with motor neurone disease

  Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2018

  Hartlepool Borough Council has formally pledged its support for local people living with motor neurone disease (MND) and their carers.

• Football for the over 50s

  Published on Monday, 16th July 2018

  Walking football sessions in Hartlepool are an ideal opportunity for injured, retired and novice players to take part in a gentler form of the beautiful game.

• Council support for Child Safety Week

  Published on Thursday, 31st May 2018

  COUNCIL officials in Hartlepool are backing a national initiative to protect children by raising awareness of how accidents can be prevented.

• Important breast cancer screening information for women aged 70-79

  Published on Tuesday, 8th May 2018

  IF you're a woman aged 70-79 and you think you may not have received an invitation for your final breast cancer screening, here is some important information.

• Don’t miss series of stroke awareness events

  Published on Wednesday, 2nd May 2018

  STROKE survivors and their families in Hartlepool won’t want to miss a series of awareness events taking place throughout May in the town’s Community Hubs.

• Put pounds back into pockets at Food and Fuel Fairs

  Published on Friday, 27th April 2018

  HARTLEPOOL residents will have another chance to learn about ways to bring down their bills at a series of Food and Fuel Fairs.

• Exercise whilst you socialise!

  Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018

  THERE’S a chance for people in Hartlepool to make friends and learn new moves at regular Social Dance sessions.

• 400-600-600 campaign to help adults tackle ‘calorie creep’

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  Public Health England is hoping to to help people tackle the ‘calorie creep’ that sees 66.3% of adults in the North East overweight or obese.

• Take care when measuring body fat, says Trading Standards

  Published on Wednesday, 21st March 2018

  TRADING Standards officers in Hartlepool have discovered machines claiming to measure body fat could offer extremely varied results.

• Smokers in Hartlepool urged to give quitting a go on No Smoking Day 2018

  Published on Wednesday, 14th March 2018

  Today is No Smoking Day, and thousands of smokers in Hartlepool are being urged to give quitting a go – and try to quit at least once a year until they stop.

• Miers Avenue Children's Centre clinic cancelled

  Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018

  DUE to the severe weather conditions, this afternoon's Healthy Start Clinic at Miers Avenue Children's Centre has had to be cancelled.

• When you feel blue your child does too, says new campaign

  Published on Monday, 5th February 2018

  A NEW campaign is being launched to raise awareness in Hartlepool of the impact parents’ relationships have on their children as well as on their own health and wellbeing.

• Don’t visit hospital if you have flu-like symptoms

  Published on Wednesday, 3rd January 2018

  The NHS is urging people in the region not to visit hospitals if they are unwell, have been unwell in the last 48 hours, or have had contact with a person with flu-like symptoms in recent days.

• NHS highlights safe drinking message this winter

  Published on Friday, 22nd December 2017

  With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, everyone likes to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.

• Council extends foodbank support

  Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017

  Hartlepool Borough Council is to donate a further £9,000 to the town’s foodbank as a contribution towards running costs during the winter months.

• Stay warm and well this winter

  Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017

  WITH winter here, it’s important for people to keep warm at home to help protect their health and avoid serious illness.

• Keep warm - and well

  Published on Wednesday, 13th December 2017

  The Met Office is predicting further cold weather over the next five days.

• Free fitness session for over 50s

  Published on Friday, 8th December 2017

  A FREE event is taking place at a Hartlepool leisure centre on Tuesday (12 December) with the aim of getting more men aged 50+ active.

• Business boosts Christmas gifts appeal

  Published on Thursday, 7th December 2017

  AN ANNUAL gifts appeal that aims to guarantee a happy Christmas for children in Hartlepool has received a big boost from a local business.

• Keep warm - and well

  Published on Thursday, 7th December 2017

  The Met Office has predicted severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow over the next five days.

• Hartlepool signs up to UNISON's ethical care charter

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2017

  Hartlepool Borough Council has become one of the first local authorities in the North East – and only the 35th nationally – to commit to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter.

• Hospital shuttle bus changes

  Published on Wednesday, 29th November 2017

  THE CHAIR of Hartlepool Council’s Audit and Governance Committee has met with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to learn about a revised timetable for its inter-hospital shuttle bus.

• Mayor helps launch Christmas gifts appeal

  Published on Thursday, 23rd November 2017

  Hartlepool Mayor Councillor Paul Beck has helped launch an annual gifts appeal that aims to guarantee a happy Christmas for children in Hartlepool.

• Help shape pharmacy services

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

  HARTLEPOOL residents shouldn’t miss the chance to get involved in the next phase of an important consultation process of the town’s pharmacy services.

• Government urged to act on children's services funding

  Published on Friday, 17th November 2017

  A senior councillor in Hartlepool is calling on the Government to take urgent action to help hard-pressed local authorities cope with an unprecedented increase in demand for children's services.

• Illegal tobacco is bought by more than half of teenage smokers in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2017

  Illegal tobacco has helped over half of underage smokers in the North East get hooked on smoking, a new survey released today suggests.

• ‘Hartlepool Matters’ author returning to town

  Published on Friday, 29th September 2017

  THE INDEPENDENT Chair of a working group created to identify priorities for the delivery of integrated health and social care services across Hartlepool will return to the town next week.

• Highest smoking quit success rates on record

  Published on Thursday, 21st September 2017

  THOUSANDS of smokers in Hartlepool are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober as new data published today shows quitting success rates are at their highest for at least a decade.

• NHS proposes changes to learning disability services on Tees

  Published on Friday, 8th September 2017

  The NHS on Teesside is holding a public consultation on proposed changes to respite services for people with a learning disability, complex needs and/or autism.

• Hartlepool drinkers raising their risks of an alcohol related cancer

  Published on Tuesday, 5th September 2017

  HARTLEPOOL drinkers are more likely to be drinking above recommended limits, putting themselves at greater risk of a range of different cancers.

• Have your say on Hartlepool’s pharmacy services

  Published on Friday, 25th August 2017

  HARTLEPOOL residents are being urged to complete a short survey to help shape the future of pharmacy services in the town.

• Big Latch On a big success

  Published on Wednesday, 9th August 2017

  A RECENT synchronised breastfeeding event held in Hartlepool has been hailed a success after local mothers turned out in force to celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding.

• Fresh welcomes new Tobacco Control Plan for England

  Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017

  Fresh has welcomed the Government’s new Tobacco Control Plan for England, “Towards a Smokefree Generation”, published today and which sets an ultimate goal of 5% or fewer people smoking.

• Fresh welcomes new report

  Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017

  Fresh has welcomed a new report highlighting the importance of midwives being trained to help tackle smoking in pregnancy and help more women to have healthy births.

• IN PICTURES: New £4m Council centre unveiled

  Published on Thursday, 18th May 2017

  A NEW multi-million pound centre which provides vital services for adults with disabilities and the local community has officially opened its doors in Hartlepool.

• Interested in a career in social work?

  Published on Friday, 5th May 2017

  The 12 North East local authorities will be working together at the North West Social Work Show 2017 in Manchester on Monday.

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