Social care and health news

• Relocation of drug and alcohol support service

  Published on Thursday, 3rd April 2025

  Start, Hartlepool’s drug and alcohol support service, is temporarily relocating ahead of the construction of new purpose-built premises.

• Report allergic food reactions via new website

  Published on Thursday, 13th February 2025

  A new website has been launched to encourage people across the North-East to report allergic reactions to food they have eaten.

• Exploring the powerful link between art and men’s mental health

  Published on Friday, 6th December 2024

  Mental health is a vital part of men’s lives and it’s OK to talk about it!

• Council gains prestigious social work award    

  Published on Wednesday, 4th December 2024

  Hartlepool Borough Council is celebrating after earning a national accolade for excellence as an employer in supporting, leading and championing its social workers for both children and adults.

• National Safeguarding Adults Week 2024

  Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  A campaign to raise awareness of adult abuse and neglect and the help that is available is taking place from 18th-22nd November.

• New health and social care academy officially opened

  Published on Friday, 6th September 2024

  A brand new state-of-the-art academy has opened its doors to help kick-start the careers of the region’s next generation of health and social care professionals.

• Festival aims to tackle addiction stigma

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024

  A major programme of events is to be held in Hartlepool to celebrate National Recovery Month and help break down the stigma surrounding addiction.

• Training initiative aims to prevent overdose deaths

  Published on Monday, 19th August 2024

  A mass training initiative is to be held in Hartlepool to teach people how to administer a life-saving drug which can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

• Cricket group bowled over by support!

  Published on Monday, 17th June 2024

  A cricket group for people recovering from substance use in Hartlepool is benefitting from equipment donated by Durham Cricket.

• Stop smoking services – have your say

  Published on Friday, 12th January 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being offered the opportunity to help shape stop smoking services in the town.

• Ensure your baby sleeps safely this Christmas

  Published on Thursday, 21st December 2023

  The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a festive-themed campaign to promote safe sleep for babies and highlight the risks of co-sleeping.

• Reducing death and disease from smoking

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2023

  Hartlepool Borough Council is supporting proposals to reduce death and disease as a result of smoking.

• Adult safeguarding in the spotlight

  Published on Monday, 20th November 2023

  A campaign to raise awareness of adult abuse and neglect and the help that is available is taking place from 20-24th November.

• When you stop smoking, good things start to happen

  Published on Wednesday, 4th October 2023

  Throughout October, Hartlepool residents and businesses are being urged to take part in the annual Stoptober campaign which has helped 2.5 million smokers make a quit attempt since 2012.

• Inspectors praise SEND arrangements in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 17th May 2023

  Ofsted and CQC inspectors have strongly praised the arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Hartlepool.

• Pharmacy Easter opening times

  Published on Wednesday, 5th April 2023

  A list of Easter opening times for pharmacies across Hartlepool has been published.

• Council support for charity’s community defibrillator roll-out

  Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2023

  The work of an award-winning charity to create a network of community defibrillators across Hartlepool has received a cash boost from councillors.

• Raising awareness of child neglect

  Published on Wednesday, 8th March 2023

  It can be difficult to know when a child or young person is being neglected, so a new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the issue.

• Stop smoking to reduce dementia risk

  Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2023

  To mark No Smoking Day, health chiefs are urging residents of Hartlepool to quit to reduce their risk of developing dementia.

• Campaign aims to tackle organisational abuse

  Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023

  A multi-agency campaign has been launched to raise awareness of organisational abuse and neglect.

• North East adult social care staff launch campaign to promote working in their rewarding field

  Published on Wednesday, 11th January 2023

  Staff from Hartlepool and across the North East who work in a variety of adult social care roles are taking part in a campaign to promote the field as a rewarding career to be proud of.

• Campaign aims to cut food allergy deaths

  Published on Monday, 9th January 2023

  A new regional campaign has been launched with the aim of cutting food allergy-related illness and deaths.

• Sign up for FIT POOLIES course

  Published on Thursday, 5th January 2023

  Hartlepool men wanting to lose weight, get fit and become more active are being urged to sign up to a free health initiative.

• Academy partners invite comments on health and social care future

  Published on Monday, 19th December 2022

  A new skills academy which aims to kick start the health and social care careers of Hartlepool’s next generation has been unveiled at a public showcase event.

• “Strep A” information issued to parents

  Published on Wednesday, 7th December 2022

  Public health officials in Hartlepool have issued information to parents about strep A infections following a rise in cases nationally and locally.

• Adult safeguarding in the spotlight

  Published on Wednesday, 16th November 2022

  A campaign to raise awareness of adult abuse and neglect and the help that is available takes place next week.

• Let’s work together to bring Warm Hubs to Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 14th November 2022

  Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting public, private, health and voluntary organisations in Hartlepool to work with it to set up Warm Hubs across the town.

• Appeal to trace relatives and friends following woman’s death

  Published on Friday, 7th October 2022

  An appeal has been made to try to trace any surviving relatives or friends of a woman who has died in Hartlepool.

• Join the Stoptober challenge!

  Published on Friday, 30th September 2022

  Residents of Hartlepool are being encouraged to stop smoking by taking on the annual Stoptober challenge.

• Providing “warmth without judgement”

  Published on Tuesday, 27th September 2022

  Members of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Finance and Policy Committee are about to receive an update on proposals for the development of Warm Hubs and be asked to approve the planned approach.

• Huge boost for Hartlepool as Town Deal projects approved

  Published on Wednesday, 21st September 2022

  Civic leaders have spoken of their delight following the Government’s approval of four of the projects forming the £25 million Hartlepool Town Deal.

• Hartlepool Borough Council identifies further defibrillator funding

  Published on Monday, 18th July 2022

  More defibrillators will be heading to Hartlepool after the Council has identified some reserves to help meet the costs of installation.

• Network maintenance on Saturday 26th November

  Published on Friday, 15th July 2022

  We are going to be carrying out some essential maintenance on our IT network on Saturday 26th November.

• Walk-in vaccination clinic

  Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2022

  The next walk-in Covid vaccination clinic in Hartlepool will be held in the car park at Tesco on Friday (July 8th) from 10am-5pm.

• Advice issued as Covid infections rise

  Published on Monday, 4th July 2022

  Public health officials in Hartlepool are asking residents to take precautionary steps to protect themselves and others as Covid infections continue to rise.

• Supporting healthier lifestyles

  Published on Wednesday, 27th April 2022

  A free health initiative that aims to help Hartlepool men lose weight, get fitter and become more active is being expanded.

• Hartlepool Support Hub – a gateway to information, advice and care

  Published on Thursday, 24th March 2022

  Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded about the support available to adults in need of just a little bit of extra help.

• COVID two years on: a personal reflection by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Managing Director

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

  It’s hard to believe today – Wednesday 23rd March 2022 – marks the second anniversary of Boris Johnson instructing us all to stay at home to protect the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Find your ideal job in care or volunteering

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

  A new website has been launched to make it easier for people to find jobs in care and volunteering in Hartlepool and for employers to recruit to those roles.

• Hartlepool Support Hub – a gateway to information, advice and care

  Published on Monday, 14th March 2022

  Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded about the support available to adults in need of just a little bit of extra help.

• CORONAVIRUS: “Please help keep Hartlepool safe”

  Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022

  Hartlepool’s Director of Public Health is urging residents to continue to exercise caution despite the recent announcement of the Government’s “living with COVID plan”.

• Cabs for Jabs initiative to be launched

  Published on Friday, 25th February 2022

  A free taxi service is to be launched in Hartlepool to make it easier for people to attend walk-in vaccination clinics and receive their Covid jabs.

• Partnership aims to support healthier lifestyles

  Published on Monday, 17th January 2022

  A new initiative aims to help Hartlepool men lose weight, get fitter and become more active.

• Test and Trace services continue over the festive period

  Published on Friday, 24th December 2021

  NHS Test and Trace services will continue every day over Christmas and the New Year, providing and processing tests for those who need them and tracing contacts of positive cases.

• Medical centre to host walk-in vaccination and booster clinics

  Published on Wednesday, 15th December 2021

  A series of walk-in vaccination and booster clinics are to be held at the Victoria Road Medical Centre in Hartlepool, starting tomorrow.

• Avian Influenza

  Published on Friday, 10th December 2021

  Avian Influenza has been confirmed in wild birds in the North East so Hartlepool Borough Council is urging all bird owners to be vigilant and to follow the strict biosecurity measures detailed below.

• “Let’s keep on protecting each other”

  Published on Thursday, 9th December 2021

  Hartlepool’s Director of Public Health has issued a rallying call to residents following yesterday’s Government announcement that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of Omicron.

• Walk-in vaccination and booster clinic

  Published on Monday, 6th December 2021

  A further walk-in COVID vaccination and booster clinic will take place in Hartlepool on Wednesday, with special provision being made for pregnant women.

• Special provision for pregnant women at walk-in vaccination clinic

  Published on Friday, 19th November 2021

  Special provision is being made for pregnant women to receive their COVID vaccination at a walk-in clinic in Hartlepool.

• “We must keep on protecting each other”

  Published on Thursday, 18th November 2021

  With Coronavirus rates still high in Hartlepool, the Council’s Director of Public Health has issued a rallying call to residents to continue to exercise caution.

• Adult safeguarding in the spotlight

  Published on Friday, 12th November 2021

  A major campaign to raise awareness of adult abuse and the support that is available will get underway next week.

• COVID-19: Hartlepool residents urged to get their booster jab if eligible

  Published on Friday, 22nd October 2021

  “As we approach the winter season, it is vital that eligible people across Hartlepool get their COVID-19 booster jab to protect themselves, their loved ones and our NHS.”

• Free weight management programme supports healthier lifestyles

  Published on Monday, 20th September 2021

  A new initiative offering people 12 weeks of free weight management support from WW (formerly Weight Watchers UK) or Slimming World has been launched in Hartlepool.

• World Alzheimer’s Day – get involved!

  Published on Friday, 17th September 2021

  A series of events and activities will take place in Hartlepool to mark World Alzheimer’s Day and local people are encouraged to get involved.

• Proposed closure of town clinic comes back under the microscope

  Published on Thursday, 16th September 2021

  The proposed closure of a town medical practice will be back in the spotlight next week at a meeting of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Audit and Governance Committee.

• Help shape Council’s view on planned closure of medical practice

  Published on Monday, 9th August 2021

  People in Hartlepool are being invited to attend a special Hartlepool Borough Council meeting to help shape the Council’s response to the proposed closure of a town medical practice.

• COVID-19: Hartlepool listed as enhanced response area

  Published on Friday, 23rd July 2021

  With Coronavirus cases rising in Hartlepool, the Government has today announced enhanced support for the Borough, along with the whole of the North East region.

• Extra vaccination session announced

  Published on Monday, 19th July 2021

  An extra session has been added to a walk-in Covid vaccination clinic that will take place at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Sunday (July 25th)

• COVID-19: Hartlepool residents and businesses urged to be cautious

  Published on Friday, 16th July 2021

  “Let’s not drop the ball now as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.” That’s the message from Craig Blundred, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Director of Public Health.

• Walk-in Covid vaccination clinic to open in Hartlepool - for first jabs only

  Published on Tuesday, 13th July 2021

  A HARTLEPOOL GP hub is urging people who haven't yet had their first Covid vaccine to 'drop-in' for a jab.

• Walk-in vaccination clinic to be held in Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 5th July 2021

  A walk-in COVID vaccination clinic will take place in Hartlepool this week to enable people to receive their first and second doses.

• Small steps save lives, residents reminded following roadmap delay

  Published on Tuesday, 15th June 2021

  Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded that they have a responsibility to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 following a recent rise in cases.

• COVID-19: Important information for Hartlepool residents

  Published on Tuesday, 1st June 2021

  “If you are told to self-isolate, it’s really important you do just that.” That’s the message from Craig Blundred, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Director of Public Health.

• Household cleaning products safety campaign launched in Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 20th May 2021

  Families in Hartlepool are being urged by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products

• Dementia Action Week 2021 – get involved!

  Published on Friday, 14th May 2021

  A series of events and activities will take place in Hartlepool next week to mark Dementia Action Week 2021.

• COVID-19 testing sites – changes announced

  Published on Friday, 14th May 2021

  Changes have been announced to COVID-19 testing sites in Hartlepool.

• New Hartlepool Home for TBBT

  Published on Friday, 26th February 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council is working with TBBT to expand its innovative, affordable food service to the town. The first hub to open was at Community Hub Central this week.

• Community COVID testing starts in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 27th January 2021

  Community COVID testing for people in Hartlepool who don’t have symptoms has started today with Councillor Shane Moore, the Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, receiving the first test.

• COVID-19 patient praises research study for helping save his life

  Published on Friday, 15th January 2021

  A Hartlepool man who battled COVID-19 has described how he only took part in a research trial thanks to the words of a fellow patient – and is now so grateful he did so.

• 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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