Social care and health news
Food poverty initiative approved by councillors
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020A major new initiative to tackle food poverty has been approved by councillors in Hartlepool.
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Pedal power boosts production of PPE
Published on Friday, 12th June 2020Fifteen 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: We’re not out of danger yet
Published on Thursday, 11th June 2020Residents in Hartlepool are being warned frustration and desperation to return to normal life are not good enough reasons to ignore social distancing.
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CORONAVIRUS: Mobile testing site to come to Hartlepool
Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2020A mobile testing site for Coronavirus will be set up in Hartlepool this week for two days.
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Hartlepool Day Service staff in the spotlight
Published on Thursday, 30th April 2020Residents are asked to spare a special thought for Hartlepool Day Service staff when they take part in this evening's Clap for Carers event.
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Vital PPE donated to hospice
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020A hospice has taken delivery of thousands of items of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) thanks to local authority and business donations.
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Wishing Ramadan Kareem to Hartlepool’s Muslim community
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020Hartlepool Borough Council is sending its best wishes to the town’s Muslim community ahead of Ramadan.
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CORONAVIRUS: Let's show our appreciation again
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020Residents 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Council steps in to support care providers in Hartlepool with protective equipment
Published on Wednesday, 22nd April 2020Care 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Bingo club supports Council’s COVID-19 response
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020A 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Spreading a little sunshine
Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020A 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Support Hub Easter opening hours
Published on Wednesday, 8th April 2020Hartlepool 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Support Hub continues to grow
Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020Hartlepool Support Hub has now received more than 2,500 calls and delivered around 350 food parcels and 300 prescriptions to people across the Borough.
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CORONAVIRUS: Residents reminded about Support Hub
Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020Residents 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.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter from the Secretary of State to the social care workforce
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020Health 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.
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CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Support Hub continues to grow
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020Hartlepool Support Hub is continuing to support hundreds of residents across the Borough each and every day.
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Coronavirus: important changes to Hartlepool Borough Council services
Published on Monday, 30th March 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve announced some significant changes to our services.
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OFSTED praise for Children’s Services
Published on Monday, 30th March 2020Government inspectors have praised the quality of local authority services for children in need and children subject to Child Protection Plans in Hartlepool
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Coronavirus: Hartlepool residents supported with food parcels and prescriptions
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020Hartlepool Support Hub has taken more than 1,000 calls since phones lines opened on Tuesday.
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We’re all in this together
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020A 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.
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CORONAVIRUS - Changes to drug and alcohol services in Hartlepool
Published on Friday, 20th March 2020Changes have been made to drug and alcohol services in Hartlepool as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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CORONAVIRUS: Hartlepool Borough Council update
Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, Hartlepool Borough Council has today announced a number of additional building closures.
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Important announcement about Council services, events and meetings
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020Following 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.
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Council bids to bring Tall Ships back to Hartlepool
Published on Monday, 16th March 2020Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a bid to bring the world-famous Tall Ships back to the town.
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Temporary closure of Summerhill visitor centre and postponement of “Face the Public” event
Published on Friday, 13th March 2020Hartlepool Borough Council has today (Friday 13th March) taken the precautionary step of closing the visitor centre at Summerhill Country Park.
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Flying the flag for staff wellbeing
Published on Thursday, 27th February 2020Hartlepool 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.
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Tell us what it’s like being a young person in Hartlepool
Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2020Young 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.
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Re-location proposed to improve drug and alcohol treatment services
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020Councillors 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.
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Cervical screening saves lives - launches today!
Published on Wednesday, 15th January 2020The ‘Cervical screening saves lives’ campaign will launch across the North East today to encourage women to attend their cervical screening test.
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Adult safeguarding in the spotlight
Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2019A major campaign to raise awareness of adult safeguarding issues will get underway next week.
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Plea for independent living equipment to be returned in amnesty
Published on Friday, 25th October 2019A service which supports independent living is appealing for the return of much-needed equipment.
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Positive update welcomed about maternity services in Hartlepool
Published on Friday, 9th August 2019The Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council has welcomed the reassurances he has received about the future of maternity services in the town.
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Join the Global Big Latch On
Published on Monday, 29th July 2019Hartlepool breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to join thousands of women across the world at a global synchronised breastfeeding event this Friday.
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New approach to stop smoking support launched in Hartlepool
Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2019A major new initiative has been launched in Hartlepool to help more people stop smoking.
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Don’t miss Dementia Action Week 2019 in Hartlepool
Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019Residents don’t want to miss out on a packed calendar of events to mark this year’s Dementia Action Week.
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Mark Stroke Awareness Month at special event
Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2019Stroke survivors and their families shouldn’t miss a special awareness event taking place this month in Hartlepool.
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Council’s commitment to staff wellbeing earns it a top award
Published on Monday, 1st April 2019Hartlepool 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.
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Major report by Balance shows what the North East thinks about drink
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019Are 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.
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Mayor’s praise for popular youth project
Published on Friday, 15th March 2019The Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Allan Barclay has praised the work of volunteers on a visit to a popular youth project in the town.
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New support group for veterans to be launched
Published on Monday, 28th January 2019A new support group is to be launched to offer a range of help and support to ex-servicemen and women in Hartlepool.
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Start 2019 right with a healthy lifestyle course
Published on Friday, 11th January 2019Those looking to transform their health this New Year should look no further than a brand new course starting this month.
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Don't miss 'Alcohol Awareness' event
Published on Friday, 14th December 2018A special Alcohol Awareness event is coming to Community Hub Central next week.
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Hartlepool Borough Council is working to become a dementia-friendly organisation
Published on Thursday, 13th December 2018Hartlepool Borough Council has committed to a series of actions to become a dementia-friendly organisation.
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Hartlepool’s challenge to ditch the booze for Dry January
Published on Thursday, 13th December 2018One 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.)
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Don't miss World Diabetes Day event
Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018Those in Hartlepool living with diabetes don’t want to miss an awareness event happening next week.
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NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees CCG launch GP online consultations
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018A 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.
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MAN V FAT football initiative to be launched
Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018A new initiative that aims to help overweight and obese men get fit by playing football is to be launched in Hartlepool.
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Council supports food allergies campaign
Published on Monday, 24th September 2018Council officials in Hartlepool are backing a Food Standards Agency (FSA) campaign that aims to help protect young people with food allergies.
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Top quality award for Council's autism services
Published on Wednesday, 5th September 2018Hartlepool Borough Council has received a national seal of approval for the care and support it gives to people with autism.
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Council gives its support to people with motor neurone disease
Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2018Hartlepool Borough Council has formally pledged its support for local people living with motor neurone disease (MND) and their carers.
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Football for the over 50s
Published on Monday, 16th July 2018Walking 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.
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Council support for Child Safety Week
Published on Thursday, 31st May 2018COUNCIL officials in Hartlepool are backing a national initiative to protect children by raising awareness of how accidents can be prevented.
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Important breast cancer screening information for women aged 70-79
Published on Tuesday, 8th May 2018IF 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.
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Don’t miss series of stroke awareness events
Published on Wednesday, 2nd May 2018STROKE 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.
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Put pounds back into pockets at Food and Fuel Fairs
Published on Friday, 27th April 2018HARTLEPOOL residents will have another chance to learn about ways to bring down their bills at a series of Food and Fuel Fairs.
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Exercise whilst you socialise!
Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018THERE’S a chance for people in Hartlepool to make friends and learn new moves at regular Social Dance sessions.
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400-600-600 campaign to help adults tackle ‘calorie creep’
Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018Public 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.
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Take care when measuring body fat, says Trading Standards
Published on Wednesday, 21st March 2018TRADING Standards officers in Hartlepool have discovered machines claiming to measure body fat could offer extremely varied results.
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Smokers in Hartlepool urged to give quitting a go on No Smoking Day 2018
Published on Wednesday, 14th March 2018Today 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.
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Miers Avenue Children's Centre clinic cancelled
Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018DUE to the severe weather conditions, this afternoon's Healthy Start Clinic at Miers Avenue Children's Centre has had to be cancelled.
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When you feel blue your child does too, says new campaign
Published on Monday, 5th February 2018A 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.
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Don’t visit hospital if you have flu-like symptoms
Published on Wednesday, 3rd January 2018The 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.
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NHS highlights safe drinking message this winter
Published on Friday, 22nd December 2017With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, everyone likes to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.
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Council extends foodbank support
Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017Hartlepool Borough Council is to donate a further £9,000 to the town’s foodbank as a contribution towards running costs during the winter months.
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Stay warm and well this winter
Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017WITH winter here, it’s important for people to keep warm at home to help protect their health and avoid serious illness.
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Keep warm - and well
Published on Wednesday, 13th December 2017The Met Office is predicting further cold weather over the next five days.
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Free fitness session for over 50s
Published on Friday, 8th December 2017A FREE event is taking place at a Hartlepool leisure centre on Tuesday (12 December) with the aim of getting more men aged 50+ active.
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Business boosts Christmas gifts appeal
Published on Thursday, 7th December 2017AN ANNUAL gifts appeal that aims to guarantee a happy Christmas for children in Hartlepool has received a big boost from a local business.
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Keep warm - and well
Published on Thursday, 7th December 2017The Met Office has predicted severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow over the next five days.
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Hartlepool signs up to UNISON's ethical care charter
Published on Friday, 1st December 2017Hartlepool 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.
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Hospital shuttle bus changes
Published on Wednesday, 29th November 2017THE 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.
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Mayor helps launch Christmas gifts appeal
Published on Thursday, 23rd November 2017Hartlepool Mayor Councillor Paul Beck has helped launch an annual gifts appeal that aims to guarantee a happy Christmas for children in Hartlepool.
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Help shape pharmacy services
Published on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017HARTLEPOOL residents shouldn’t miss the chance to get involved in the next phase of an important consultation process of the town’s pharmacy services.
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Government urged to act on children's services funding
Published on Friday, 17th November 2017A 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.
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Illegal tobacco is bought by more than half of teenage smokers in Hartlepool
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2017Illegal tobacco has helped over half of underage smokers in the North East get hooked on smoking, a new survey released today suggests.
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‘Hartlepool Matters’ author returning to town
Published on Friday, 29th September 2017THE 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.
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Highest smoking quit success rates on record
Published on Thursday, 21st September 2017THOUSANDS 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.
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NHS proposes changes to learning disability services on Tees
Published on Friday, 8th September 2017The 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.
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Hartlepool drinkers raising their risks of an alcohol related cancer
Published on Tuesday, 5th September 2017HARTLEPOOL drinkers are more likely to be drinking above recommended limits, putting themselves at greater risk of a range of different cancers.
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Have your say on Hartlepool’s pharmacy services
Published on Friday, 25th August 2017HARTLEPOOL residents are being urged to complete a short survey to help shape the future of pharmacy services in the town.
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Big Latch On a big success
Published on Wednesday, 9th August 2017A 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.
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Fresh welcomes new Tobacco Control Plan for England
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017Fresh 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.
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Fresh welcomes new report
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017Fresh 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.
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IN PICTURES: New £4m Council centre unveiled
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2017A NEW multi-million pound centre which provides vital services for adults with disabilities and the local community has officially opened its doors in Hartlepool.
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Interested in a career in social work?
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017The 12 North East local authorities will be working together at the North West Social Work Show 2017 in Manchester on Monday.
