Leisure centre awarded national quality mark

The centre, run by Hartlepool Borough Council, joins only 18 other sites across England in being granted Water Wellbeing Accreditation.

The accolade reflects an on-going commitment to provide high-quality opportunities for people who are inactive and/or have long-term health conditions to become physically active in water.

Councillor Bob Buchan, Chair of the Council’s Adult and Community Based Services Committee, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in gaining this accreditation, it is something to be really proud of.”

Staff at Mill House Leisure Centre celebrate gaining Water Wellbeing Accreditation

To achieve accreditation, Mill House Leisure Centre had to complete a three-stage process.

• Stage one – show that the environment it offers is both accessible and welcoming. This is not just about the physical surroundings, but also staff awareness and attitudes.

• Stage two – put in place opportunities tailored to the individual. This is achieved at Mill House through the use of the Good Boost app to create personalised aquatic and land-based exercise sessions for groups and individuals.

• Stage three – demonstrating the positive impact of the opportunities on offer to retain accreditation for the next two years.

Coun Buchan added: “It is a real achievement for Mill House to be part of such a small, select group and the accreditation reflects staff’s sheer hard work and dedication on a daily basis.”

To find out more about what is on offer call (01429) 523338, email active.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk or go to www.activehartlepool.co.uk/goodboost