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your injury matters John Hall,
Head of Personal
Exciting times lie ahead Winter break
for brown bins
Injury Team
THE next twelve months BROWN bins will be emptied for the
are going to be a really last time on Friday November 24
exciting period for Hartlepool as ahead of a winter break.
many of the projects that we Collections of residents’ garden
have been planning will start to waste will then resume from Tuesday
Have you suffered come to fruition.
Much of our on-going work
April 3 2018.
The winter break is commencing
as a result of to develop and promote
Hartlepool as an outstanding
place to live, work, study and
later than usual – last year it began
on November 1- following feedback
from residents who told the Council
medical negligence? visit is included in the Council
Plan which we launched a
they would welcome some additional
time to gather up and dispose of fallen
couple of months ago. An artist’s impression of the new-look Church Square leaves.
The Plan – covering the period There is a significant reduction
to 2020 - identifies the Council’s in the use of brown bins over the
Call one of our experts today
top six priorities and for each winter when people are less active
to start your claim with a priority there is a range of projects and caring for older people - so we have to in their gardens and there is little
FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW and initiatives which we promise to deliver on continue to find innovative ways of working to plant growth, making the Hartlepool
– all within set timescales. You can read more help protect services and jobs. Council service environmentally and
0800 4702 191 about the Council Plan on pages 20 and 21.
One of the areas where you will soon see
As a Council we have a responsibility to
protect the most vulnerable in society and if
economically unviable.
major changes taking place is Church Street. you turn to page 17 you can read about two
NO WIN NO FEE www.tbilaw.co.uk Already we’ve seen the opening of the new such schemes that we’ve introduced to help
£11m Cleveland College of Art and Design local families who are feeling the financial
(CCAD) and in October work will begin to pressure.
convert the former Post Office in Whitby Street We have also been working really hard to
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into The BIS hub to encourage graduates from improve care home provision in the town and
Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the conduct of investment business. CCAD to set up their own businesses. if you turn to page 22 you can read about the
Also starting soon is a major scheme to uplift opening of a new facility in the town.
the Church Street and Church Square area as Supporting children and young people is
part of our plans to create an environment for one of our top six priorities in the Council Plan
creative industries to thrive. For more details see and it was really pleasing to see an overall
page 7. townwide increase in GCSE results which is
I am delighted to report that the Council is featured on page 8.
making good progress to bring about the re- We’ll continue to support and work with all
development of the former Jacksons Landing schools to make sure all children get off to the
site. The Waterfront – as it will be known – will best start and that they are well prepared for
be a flagship tourist destination for visitors and adult life.
complement the recent arrival of the National I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer
Museum of the Royal Navy which has exciting
future development plans of its own. To read
period and that you got the opportunity to
attend some of the Council’s many events. The
By-election
more about The Waterfront turn to page 4. first Waterfront Festival – featured on page 36 A DATE has been set for a by-
On the topic of regeneration, a major scheme – attracted more than15,000 visitors and will election in the Seaton Ward following
is about to begin to improve the seafront at become an annual event on the waterfront site. the resignation of Councillor Paul
Seaton Carew. The seaside resort is a huge I remain hugely ambitious for the town Thompson (Independent) due to work
asset to the town and you can read more on and there will be no let-up in our efforts commitments.
page 8. to work with the local community and The by-election will take place on
Despite the on-going cuts in Government key organisations to make Thursday 19 October and polling
funding, the demands on our services are rising Hartlepool a town everyone stations will be open from 7am to
– particularly in relation to ‘looked after’ children can be proud of. 10pm.
If you are not on the Electoral
Register, the deadline to register to vote
Cllr. Christopher Akers-Belcher, is 3 October, the deadline for postal
vote applications is 4 October and the
Leader of Hartlepool Council deadline for proxy vote applications
(excluding emergency) is 11 October.
For further information call
(01429) 523088.
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Kitchen A fresh new look this winter
full replacement kitchen
Facelifts
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Under the personal guidance of Est. Pat Chapman, Head of Employability
1999 and External Relations at CCAD, said: “Our
new studios and teaching facilities are an
expression of confidence in the future, not
only in the college but in the creative sector
in the north of England.
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start-ups and provide specialist support for
All aspects of
businesses in the creative industries sector.
Electrical Installation Local firm Gus Robinson Developments will
work - including: undertake the work which will see the creation
Full/partial rewires of 28 business units of various sizes, including
Alterations/additions a mix of workshops and office space. Other
Inspection & Testing facilities will include meeting rooms and a
Switchboard upgrades
shared social space that can also be used for
Indoor and outdoor lighting An artist’s impression of The BIS which is expected to open in the summer of 2018
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events and exhibitions.
Appliance installations Work is also set to start on the rejuvenation
of Church Street which will see empty Councillor Kevin Cranney, Chair of The Tees Valley Combined Authority and
Other Services include: Hartlepool Council’s Regeneration Services Heritage Lottery Fund are helping to fund the
buildings brought back into use, road and
Tiling Committee, said: “The aim is to breathe new Church Street transformation.
pedestrian improvements and public art to
Kitchen & Bathroom upgrades life into the Church Street area whilst retaining For more information about The BIS contact
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Hi-tech bins boost clean-up drive Bright future beckons for
TV Spotlight
FIFTEEN new solar-powered litter bins have been bought by
museum THE current ITV drama Victoria is helping to draw
Hartlepool Council as part of its on-going drive to keep the town HARTLEPOOL’S National visitors to the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
clean and tidy. Museum of the Royal Navy The museum site was used for the HMS Trafalgar
The sun’s rays charge a 12-volt battery which, in turn, powers a has announced a £500,000 scene in the gripping drama which is now in its
compacting system that allows the Bigbelly bins to take up to eight investment programme for next second series.
times more waste than standard bins. year and further developments Speaking to Hello magazine, Daisy Goodwin,
The bins, which are being trialled at various locations around are expected to follow. Victoria’s scriptwriter and creator, said it was her
Seaton Carew, also have a hi-tech system that alerts Council staff An upgraded play ship for favourite location to film.
by text and email when they need emptying. families, conservation work on “The HMS Trafalgar scene with the naming
The bins, which are costing £90,000, are opened using a centrepiece HMS Trincomalee ceremony was filmed there. It’s magical, how they
handle or a foot pedal and they are self-closing once litter has been - which is celebrating its manage to do that,” she said.
deposited. The design also means that scavenging seagulls are bicentenary this year - and a
unable to get to the waste inside the bins. creative art installation marking
Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of the Council’s Neighbourhood
Services Committee, said: “We are constantly seeking new
and innovative ways of delivering services more effectively and
the centenary of the end of
the First World War are all
Bicentenary prize
planned.
efficiently. Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of Hart Longer term aspirations at THE museum is running a raffle to mark the
lepool Council’s
“We do sometimes experience problems with overflowing bins Neighbourhood Services Committee, bicentenary of HMS Trincomalee with a prize worth
and Neighbourhood the site include new galleries
- particularly in busy seaside areas like Seaton Carew which are Services staff with one of the new £700 up for grabs.
bins capturing Trincomalee’s
very popular with both residents and visitors from outside the town essential role linking it to the The prize includes a hamper, family membership
- and the increased capacity of the Bellybins can help to prevent Indian Royal Navy and East and a limited edition HMS Victory £10 coin.
such situations from occurring. both the Council and residents.” Tickets are
Indian Company and the potential re-siting of Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497 to tell
“Their increased capacity also means reduced collections and, If the bins at Seaton Carew prove successful, it is hoped to install available from
the heroic story of the Royal Navy’s small boats in the North Sea.
therefore, reduced costs. Less frequent collections also free up staff others in more parts of the town. the museum
The National Museum of the Royal Navy took over the operation of the former
to work in other parts of the town, a situation that can only benefit Hartlepool Maritime Experience and HMS Trincomalee site 12 months ago and since reception. All
then the site has generated an additional 11,500 visitors. proceeds will
£250,000 has also recently been spent on key maintenance and conservation work go towards
to HMS Trincomalee - the sole-surviving link with the 19th century Bombay shipyards preserving
Seaton improvements to begin
and the UK’s oldest warship still afloat. HMS
Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director General of The National Museum of the Royal Trincomalee.
Navy, said: “Following a year-long consultation with visitors it is clear that they want
more things to do for the family so they can make a full day of it. So investing in the Raffle prize
A £1.3m scheme to breathe new life into Seaton Carew will get family offer is essential. It means more people will visit, particularly locals, and this will
under way in October.
Hartlepool Council is behind the project which will include a new
outdoor leisure park with water jets, play equipment, beach huts,
have an overwhelmingly positive influence on the town.
“We continue to work very well with our partners at Hartlepool Borough Council with
the shared aim of making the site sustainable and a real tourism gem for the region.”
Forthcoming
picnic tables, attractive landscaping and improvements to the bus
station. events
In addition, a 4 metre high sculpture by Hartlepool artist Stuart
Residents’ discount scheme
Langley will be located on the promenade near Seaton Reach Trafalgar Night Dinner – Saturday 21 October
which links to other public art in the Church Street area. Celebration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of
The seafront improvements have been made possible following Trafalgar. Drinks reception on board HMS Trincomalee
a £600,000 contribution from the Government’s Coastal followed by dinner.
HARTLEPOOL residents can benefit from 50% off the National Museum of the
Communities Fund and £100,000 from Able UK. Pickle Night – Friday 3 November
Royal Navy’s national membership scheme.
Councillor Kevin Cranney, Chair of the Council’s Regeneration Commemorating HMS Pickle being the first vessel to
Membership not only provides access to the Hartlepool site all year round, but also
Services Committee, said: “The scheme is part of the Council’s
to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (which includes HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory return to Britain with news of Nelson’s victory and
ongoing commitment to Seaton Carew and I am sure that the
and HMS M.33); the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion Museum of death at the battle of Trafalgar.
improvements will be welcomed by residents and visitors to the town.
“We are aiming to complete the work by spring next year so that Naval Firepower, both in Gosport; HMS Caroline in Belfast and the Fleet Air Arm Festival of Christmas – Friday 1 December - Sunday
the new amenities are in place for the start of the summer season.” Seaton Carew is set to benefit from Museum in Yeovilton. 3 December
£1.3m of improvements
In a separate development, a crazy golf course is planned by a In addition, members get a 10% discount in museum cafes, 10% discount in Commencing with the Christmas lights switch-on, a
private investor. gift shops and 25% discount on guidebooks. They can also bring up to 4 friends or weekend of festive entertainment and performance,
family with them when they visit who will be given a 25% discount on entry. and sample the delights of our Christmas market.
The discounted membership would make a great Christmas gift for friends or
family who live locally. A limited number of tickets are available on an early
To sign up visit www.nmrn.org.uk and use the promo code Res50. Alternatively, bird discount basis.
call in at the museum reception. For more information, see contact details below.
For further information
Visit www.nmrn.org.uk Call 01429 860077
or call in to the museum reception
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multi-agency body - which includes the Council, Police, Fire Brigade and During recent public consultation two thirds of residents said that they
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continue to face further significant budgetary challenges at a time when the
Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Chair of the Partnership and
demand on services is rising.
Leader of Hartlepool Council, said: “The plan sets out the Partnership’s
“We recognise both fighting crime and tackling the underlying causes of
vision for maintaining and improving community safety in Hartlepool and
it is key to our success, and in true Hartlepool spirit, we will do it together
identifies our priorities to help us achieve this.
in partnership.”
“The priorities have been set after analysing crime and community safety
A new initiative which will be launched in early 2018 will see
data, and by listening to the views of those living and working in Hartlepool.
the Council and Police coming together in an integrated community
“The Partnership is totally committed to making Hartlepool a safe
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safety team which will work together with communities to build safe
place to live, work and visit. Our approach for achieving this will be to
neighbourhoods across Hartlepool.
focus on prevention.
“We want to stop problems from happening in the first place by
To view the Community Safety Plan 2017-2020 visit
tackling root causes, and where problems do exist we want to stop
them from escalating by intervening early and focusing our resources
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Outdoor play –
Customer
Information for Families
of Children and Young
good or bad?
Services People with Special ALLOWING children to play outdoors alone is a big concern for
many parents who fear they might be putting them in danger.
Connecting you to your Council
Educational Needs and Here, Hartlepool Council’s Child Injury Prevention Co-ordinator
Joanne Andrews explores the benefits of outdoor play and how some
of the risks can be managed.
Disability (SEND) Active play outdoors allows children to explore their environment,
develop muscle strength and co-ordination and gain self-confidence.
0 – 25 Years There are many fun reasons kids should play outside, from expressing
creativity to running freely and making messes without worrying
about dirtying the house. There are also many health benefits that
make outdoor play great for children.
Getting kids outside and having unstructured play promotes a wide
range of skills. In a playground, not everyone gets to go down the
slide first. Going to a playground is not just about running around and
being active, but it’s also about learning social skills.
The Council is required Studies have also shown that exposure to natural settings
through after-school and weekend activities may be widely effective
to produce a ‘Local Offer’
in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children. Spending time
of services and advice as outside playing is such a huge outlet for stress. Running around and
Online, by phone, part of the SEND Reforms under the Children’s letting off steam relaxes children and the fresh air promotes better
in person and Families Act 2014. The Local Offer provides
Online, by phone, in person information about services that are available for
sleep.
Lots of kids suffer from vitamin D deficiencies. This vitamin has
children and young people with special educational several health benefits, including preventing future bone problems,
diabetes and even heart disease. Vitamin D can be received by
Our website makes it easier for you to contact needs and disabilities between the ages of 0 – 25
supplement and certain foods, but you can also get it free from
your Council on-line, with more services than years to inform parents, children and young people sunlight.
ever available at the touch of a button of the types of services available. It’s difficult to know when is the best time to let your children play
out without you being there. It depends on age, environment and
do it online at maturity. However, one of the main things we need to consider is
The Local Offer: trust. Children of all ages need boundaries. It allows them to feel safe
www.hartlepool.gov.uk • Gives information about education,
and boundaries that are discussed, explained and agreed with the
child are more likely to be accepted. Curfews are a good idea. It gives
health and care services them responsibility and teaches time management. A curfew works
• Gives information about leisure activities
Useful Contact Numbers and support groups
best when the expectations and consequences are clearly spelled out.
As children get older, playing out with friends is so important.
• Keeps information in one place Friends listen and give feedback on new ideas, explore beliefs, and
• Provides clear, comprehensive and accessible discuss problems. Peers can help you make decisions as to what
Benefits (01429) 284188 information courses to take; fashion advice or how to handle a family argument.
Council Tax: Enquiries (01429) 284277 Recovery (01429) 284166 • Makes service provision more responsive Peers often give each other good advice as they are in the same
to local needs and aspirations situations themselves.
Parking and Travel (01429) 523331 Your child’s peer group may provide your child with opportunities
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Waste, Environment and Highways (01429) 523333 to try out new social skills. They should get to know lots of different
service providers and service users
people, such as classmates or teammates. It gives them a chance to
Housing (01429) 523336 learn how to expand their circle of friends, build relationships, and
Registrars (01429) 523337 work out differences.
To view the local offer follow the link: Even if your child is responsible and trustworthy and their friends
Social Care: Adults (01429) 523390 Children (01429) 284284
http://hartlepool.fsd.org.uk/send are a delight, they will still come across peer pressure and anti social
Main Council Switchboard (01429) 266522 behavior at some point. Kids – especially teens - need to understand
the dangers of peer pressure.
Help your child to understand the dangers and consequences of
Opening times If you would like to speak with their behavior and give them the skills to say “NO” to peer pressure.
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm someone directly about the local offer, Explain that they shouldn’t feel guilty if they’ve made a mistake.
If they are embarrassed to talk to you they can talk to a friend’s
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm you can contact the Children’s Hub on:
parent/carer, teacher or youth worker which will hopefully prepare
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10,000 dive in for free swims
off drinking this Stoptober A RECORD-BREAKING 10,000 free swims thrilled with this year’s amazing response this year’s scheme is incredible.
have been enjoyed by Hartlepool youngsters from the local community to the free swims “We first introduced free swims for under
BALANCE, the North HARTLEPOOL smokers can kick their smoking habit for good
this summer, thanks to the Council-run free scheme, which has been more popular than 16s during the summer holiday break to
East Alcohol Office, by getting involved in this year’s Stoptober campaign.
swims scheme. ever before. encourage all children to be active in their
is urging Hartlepool Starting on October 1, this annual campaign from Public
residents to take more Health England and Fresh encourages smokers to finally kick Little Isla Grace, accompanied early years, resulting in a higher chance of
days off drinking for the the habit, based on research that shows those who stop the by her parents Zoe and Aaron, them staying fit and healthy as they grow
sake of their health, cigarettes for a 28 day period are five times more likely to stop was the lucky 10,000th visitor older.
family and loved ones altogether. to enjoy free time in the pool at “It is clear to see that this scheme is so
through their new hard- Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Chair of the town’s the town’s Mill House Leisure important to not just Hartlepool youngsters,
hitting ‘Can’t See It’ Health and Wellbeing Board and Leader of the Council said: Centre on the final day of this but encouragingly their parents too, with many
campaign. “We all know someone who has felt the devastating effects of a year’s scheme. accompanying their children on the buses or
Drinkers in the disease or life-limiting illness caused by smoking. Isla Grace and her family making their own way to Mill House to swim
region are more likely “We are calling on smokers to make the pledge to take better have been awarded an exclusive with their children.
to be drinking above care of their health, reduce the harmful impact smoking has pass, allowing them to enjoy “This free scheme enables local children
recommended limits, on their loved ones and lower the burden placved by smoking- unlimited free family swims at to swim in a safe environment, while keeping
putting themselves at related illnesses on the NHS. Sign up today and stop for good.” Mill House until the end of the active and having fun, and we hope to
greater risk of a range “Alcohol is a risk factor in over 60 Did you know you’re up to four times more likely to year. welcome even more children next year.”
of different cancers, medical conditions” successfully quit smoking with NHS support? Ask at your GP or Now in its fifth year, the free Under the scheme, youngsters under the
with sales figures local pharmacy, visit www.smokefree.nhs.uk/Stoptober or call swims scheme has once again age of 16 could swim for free on weekdays
showing enough Stockton and Hartlepool NHS Stop Smoking Service on (01642) Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher,
proven to be a huge success, Leader of until 1.30pm at the town’s Mill House Leisure
alcohol is sold for North East drinkers Hartlepool Council, with 10,000th free
welcoming a total of 10,075 swims visitor Centre. Hartlepool Borough Council also
to consume 22.3 units per week on average compared to the Chief Isla Grace and her parents Zoe and Aaro provided free bus transport to and from Mill
visitors – an increase of 39% on n
Medical Officer guidance to drink no more than 14 units.
last year’s figures for the same House for under 16s with pick-up points from
Interim Director of Public Health for Hartlepool Borough Council,
period. every school across the town as part of the
Paul Edmondson-Jones said: “We are encouraging people in Hartlepool
Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Leader “To welcome our 10,000th free swims free swims offering.
who are concerned about their drinking to consider ways to cut down.
of Hartlepool Council, said: “We are absolutely visitor through the doors on the final day of
Taking more days off is an easy, practical way which can also mean
feeling healthier, losing weight and saving money.
“Drinking too much not only stores up health problems for the future
but means people are being diagnosed with alcohol related diseases at
a younger age. Children want their parents to be around and be fit and
healthy when they grow up.”
A spokesperson from NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical
Holiday meals scheme is huge success
Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “The CCG welcomes this campaign A SCHEME run by Hartlepool Council to Early returns from some providers have Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of the
as alcohol is a risk factor in over 60 medical conditions, including liver ensure children didn’t go hungry during the indicated that thousands of meals were served Council’s Children’s Services Committee,
disease, cardiovascular disease and at least seven types of cancer. to several thousand individual children during said: “The take-up proves there was a real
school summer holidays has been hailed a
“It is linked to poor mental health, depression and dependence, and (L-R) Andy Lloyd (Head of Media and Comms at Fresh and Balance), Alexe
Gunn (Comms Officer), Pat Marshall (Service Lead at North of Tees Stop huge success. the course of the six-week holidays. need to fill the gap created by the school
increases the risk of accidents, violence and injuries.”
Smoking Service (SSS), Patricia Turnbull (SSS user and recent quitter), Paul Eighteen organisations shared a pot of Last year, the Council worked in holidays and it was the right decision
Visit www.reducemyrisk.tv to take a short quiz and download free
Edmondson-Jones (Interim Director of Public Health at Hartlepool Council), money made available by the Council to help partnership with Hartlepool Foodbank to to direct all available money to local
tools like the Days Off app and Drinks Tracker. Follow Balance on
Carole Johnson (The Council’s Head of Health Improvement) and Ali Johns statutory, voluntary, community and charitable put together and distribute food parcels organisations.
Facebook at www.facebook.com/balance.northeast and on Twitter
(Specialist SSS Advisor) organisations provide food to young people as from three venues in the town, as well as “I’d like to thank them for their support
@BalanceNE, using #7cancers.
part of their summer activity programmes. providing financial support to organisations in helping to ensure that many children did
The “Filling the Gap” scheme was designed to run their own anti-food poverty schemes. not go hungry over the summer.
to replace the term-time free school dinners This year, it was decided that the greatest “This shows how the Council is
that many children receive. impact would be achieved by directing all determined to stand up for the town’s most
available money to local organisations. hard-pressed families with children despite
Walk your way to a A total of £42,000
was made available
– up from £25,000
the huge financial pressure it is under
following years of Government budget cuts.”
The 18 grant recipients were the Asylum
healthier lifestyle last year – and the
approved grants
totalled just over
Seeker and Refugee Group, Be Crafty,
Belle Vue Sports Centre, Changing Futures
North East, Grange Primary School,
£35,000. Of the Harbour Support Services, Hartlepool
JUST 10 minutes of brisk walking every day can make a big remaining cash, Action Recovery Team, Hartlepool Carers,
difference to your overall health and wellbeing by boosting £3,000 was given Hartlepool United Community Sports
your energy, lifting your mood and raising your heart rate.
to the Children’s Foundation, Kilmarnock Road Children
Research has also show it can help to lower the risk of heart
Food Trust to provide and Young People Family Resource Centre,
disease, type 2 diabetes and other serious illnesses.
cooking skills training, Owton Fens Community Association,
Download the Active 10 app today to see how much brisk
while the rest has Positive Parents Group, Salaam Community
walking you currently do, set achievable exercise goals and find
out where you could be squeezing more walking in. No gym been rolled over to Centre, St Aidan’s and St Columba’s
membership required – just ten minutes out of your day! support potential future Church, the Rifty Youth Project, West View
Ma yoress of Har tlepool, Councillor Paul Beck schemes. Project, Wharton Trust and Hartlepool Youth
Take your first steps towards being more active by visiting The Mayor and
Ma ry, visit the Rifty Youth Project Service.
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10. and his wife
Promoting running
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION in Hartlepool
No change for Telecare users IF you’re keen to start running or want to move up to the next level
then two groups in Hartlepool can help.
Hartlepool Council’s Feel Good in Hartlepool team recently launched
a new Run Into group aimed at beginners and novice runners.
And it is also liaising closely with Hartlepool Run Fit, a friendly,
2
Hartlepool Borough Council can confirm that over 2,000 people
in the town who receive support through the telecare service will Telecare sociable and supportive voluntary group that aims to encourage runners
of all abilities.
continue to receive the service free of charge.
service Weekly Run Into sessions take place on Tuesdays at Brierton Sports
A recent letter from Thirteen Group to users of their Homecall service
has caused some concern and misunderstanding for telecare users. The
Council wants to make clear that these are two different services, and The telecare service
Centre from 12.15-1.15pm, Wednesdays at Grayfields Pavilion from
5.30-6.30pm and Thursdays at Ward Jackson Park from 5.30-
Mental Health
is an enhanced 6.30pm. Tuesday 10th October
the facts of the matter are as follows:
Keen on a football
service for people Anyone who is interested can just turn up and speak to the coaches. 11.00am - 4.00pm
Homecall service who have had
a social care
Alternatively, more information is available by emailing feelgood@
hartlepool.gov.uk or calling (01429) 284050.
The Borough Hall Middlegate,
Hartlepool TS24 0JD
comeback?
assessment and Hartlepool Run Fit - set up by former Hartlepool Rovers rugby player
Homecall is a basic level of service that allows people to access and now passionate trail ultra runner Andrew Lilley - prides itself on the Join us for "Strictly Mental Health" event to celebrate World Mental
been identified as
support through a pull cord or pendant. When a call is made, support members give each other whilst acknowledging the difficulties
Health Day. Creating awareness about Mental Health and providing an
Thirteen Group staff respond by providing advice or contacting having social care A Telecare wrist alarm opportunity to part take in the Social Dance or stroll around relevant
needs. As well of trying to fit regular exercise into their busy lives. information stands & listen to a choir performance.
emergency services. A call through the Homecall service is usually
as a pull cord and The group meets on Mondays at 6.15pm and on Thursdays at 7pm,
dealt with over the phone with less than 5% of calls resulting in
someone attending the property.
Homecall is provided by Thirteen Group and has previously been
pendant, this service
also provides a range of sensors or monitors such as property exit
the venue dependent on the weather and the type of session planned.
It is staging a 10k trail race on October 15 which is open to anyone. FREE EVENT With complimentary Soup and a
Bun served with Tea and Coffee
subsidised by the Council. This is not equitable, as lots of people living sensors, falls detectors, bed sensors, smoke alarm sensors, carbon The course is an out and back to Crimdon Dene from Hart Village over
In association with
in sheltered housing schemes or their own properties in Hartlepool have monoxide sensors and flood detectors that help people to live safely mixed terrain, including road, mud, grass and gravel. The group says
Greggs | Hartlepool Mental Health Forum | Hartlepool + Stockton CCG | Hartlepool United FC |
paid for this service for a number of years, and in most other areas in and independently. When a call is made to the telecare service, care runners can sprint, jog, walk or crawl and take as long as they like! Healthwatch Hartlepool | Lidl | Morrisons | MCS Construction | Tesco | TEWV Mental Health Trust
the region and across the country this service has never been provided staff from a registered homecare service respond and can provide For more information about the group go to www.hartlepoolrunfit.
For more information contact a member of the Sport and Physical Activity team
free of charge. Due to this inequity, and the financial pressures on the personal care and support. com Register for the 10k trail race at www.sportsentrysolutions.com/ 01429284050 or email feelgood@hartlepool.gov.uk
Council, the subsidy for the service cannot continue, as resources have In most areas of the country, people pay a charge for this service. new_race_page.php?recordID=200580
to be targeted at people who have social care needs and are most in However, in Hartlepool, the Council recognises that the telecare service Hartlepool Sport and Physical Activity Manager Daniel Garthwaite feelgoodinhartlepool
.co.uk
need of support. provides essential support and reassurance to people with social care said: “We think the two groups complement each well and we would @feelgoodinhpool
Homecall users have been contacted by Thirteen Group and advised needs and has made a commitment to continue to provide this service urge anyone keen to start running or who wants to develop their
that, if they want to continue to use the service, they will need to pay free of charge. running skills to get in touch.”
for it from February 2018. A letter will be sent to all telecare users by the end of September
If you have received this letter and feel that you can’t afford to pay
Hub Health Advisor service launched
confirming that there is no change to their current arrangements.
for the service, and you’re worried that removing the service will leave
you at risk, please contact Thirteen Group to discuss your concerns, as
advised in the letter.
RESIDENTS of Hartlepool can now get a The Community Hub Health Advisors are:
range of health and related advice at the
town’s three Community Hubs. Central
A Community Hub Health Advisor is based Roz Charlton
at each of the Hubs in the north, centre Community Hub Central
and south of the town to help people make York Road
Telecare saved my positive lifestyle changes. 07500 999524
life. Without it I The advisors offer a friendly, personable North
would have been and non-judgemental service. Steve Gaffney
lying on the floor Residents can book an informal 1:1 chat Community Hub North
with an advisor at their nearest Hub.
for I don’t know Whether someone is seeking help to lose
West View Advice & Resource Centre
(01429) 402814 / 07747856700
how long. I can’t weight or to deal with their debts - or they
recommend it highly enough. might just want to get involved in physical South
activity - the advisors can help. Denise Murphy
For more information go to www.hartlepool. Community Hub South
Vera, 88 gov.uk/community-hub-health-advisors or Wynyard Road
(Left-right) Hub Health Advisors Deni
se Murphy,
Steve Gaffney and Roz Charlton
Who lives alone and had a fall email hubadvisors@hartlepool.gov.uk. (01429) 402815 / 07748112784
Email feelgood@hartlepool.gov.uk Visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk
FeelGoodInHartlepool @FeelGoodinHpool
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Council Plan 2017 – 2020: There is much more to come...
WE recently unveiled an ambitious three-year plan to
develop and promote the town as an outstanding place
Developing new services for
to live, learn, work and visit. people and communities
The plan outlines our top six priorities and for each area there is
a range of projects and initiatives. • Implement a new model for encouraging and supporting
The document sets out the clear plans and commitments we healthy lifestyles.
have made under each strategic priority. • Work with health partners to establish new integrated health
and social care services.
The six priorities – and some of the things we will do to
• Increase the availability of high quality care for older people.
make these happen – are:
Growing our economy, jobs Building better beginnings and
and skills futures for our children and
• Launch a new tourism and marketing campaign.
• Open ‘the Bis’ – a new managed workspace for emerging creative young people
industries.
• Establish pathways to get young people into sustainable • Launch a new centre for excellence in technical education in
employment. creative industries.
• Establish a Youth Foundation to co-ordinate investment in
Regenerating our town youth provision.
• Launch a programme to improve the emotional wellbeing of
• Complete Church Street and Church Square regeneration plans. children and young people.
• Deliver improvements to Stockton Street.
• Deliver the regeneration plan for Seaton Carew seafront.
Providing effective leadership
Developing and promoting
based upon innovation and
Hartlepool as a great place to live
• Facilitate the sustainable development of Hartlepool through the
efficiency
adoption of the Local Plan. • Increase availability and take up of digitally delivered services.
• Deliver new housing to meet the current and future needs of the • Develop apprenticeship opportunities provided by the Council.
Borough. • Strengthen arrangements to enable elected members to fulfil
• Establish an investment programme for improvements to their role as democratically elected community champions.
neighbourhoods, open spaces, parks and play sites.
To view the full Council Plan visit
Hartlepool will be a vibrant, welcoming and inspiring
place to live, visit, work, invest and grow up in
www.hartlepool.gov.uk/council-planIMPORTANT
BME support
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A Welcome New Approach to
New care home welcomed HARTLEPOOL Council is working with a Year 11 Open
INFORMATION Independent Living at Home
Evenings
registered charity to provide day service
opportunities for older people from
CIVIC leaders in the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) MyLife Living Assistance offers professional and
Hartlepool have community. compassionate support in the home to enable a
welcomed a new 50- more independent lifestyle.
bed care home in the
Aapna Services provide a range Peterlee Campus
of opportunities for people to meet
town and applauded its new friends, socialise and take part Including A-levels offered at We can offer you and your family:
high standards. East Durham 6th Form (ED6)
in activities that encourage a more 4 Assistance at home
Hartlepool Mayor,
Councillor Paul Beck
independent lifestyle. Wednesday 4th October 2017 4 Companionship Service
Services are available to any adult from
5pm-7pm
recently officially
opened Rossmere
the BME community who has any long-
term mental health problems or other 100% 4 Respite Support
4 Help getting out and about
Park Care Centre on
Catcote Road which
long-term illness and are housebound or
have become isolated. The service is also
Houghall Campus, Durham A-level 4 Personal Assistance
has undergone a major
open to any adult who provides help to
Wednesday 11th October 2017 PASS rAte
refurbishment and
a friend or relative who is ill, disabled, 5pm-7pm 2016 & 2017 Please get in touch to talk
began accepting new Hartlepool’s Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Paul Beck about how we can best help
and Mrs Mary elderly or in need of emotional support.
residents in May. Beck at Rossmere Park Care Centre Official Opening.
Also pictured Weekly sessions are being held at
T: 01429 856407
New owners have (from the left) are Councillor Stephen Thomas and
Rossmere Park Care Hartlepool Centre for Independent Living
transformed the Centre directors Michelle Savage and Vernon Savag
e in Havelock Street on Tuesdays from
building, formerly E: enquiriesteesside@
known as Manor Park 10am until 2pm on the following dates
mylifelivingassistance.co.uk
Care Home, which provides 20 nursing and – 26 September and 3, 10, 17, 24 and We’re the *
30 residential beds. Praise for the development comes at a time 31 October.
when all care homes in the town have been Anyone requiring transport to and from mylifelivingassistance.co.uk
Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of the
Council’s Adult Services Committee, said: labelled as “good” by the Care Quality Commission the venue should call 07812 084511 or
“As a Council we are striving to provide the – the body
Michelle
that regulates care homes.
Savage, Director of Rossmere
(01642) 825926. College in County Durham
best possible care services to our older and
Park Care Centre, said: “I would like to thank
Power cut help
*Best performing general FE college in County Durham based
vulnerable residents. on the progress our level 3 students make on their courses
“What you see at Rossmere Park Care everyone for their hard work which has
Centre is a facility that has been totally enabled us to open our lovely new home.
“I’ve worked with local authorities for twenty RESIDENTS who feel they could be
transformed. The work undertaken is
five years and I must say that the support from vulnerable in the event of a power cut
excellent and I think the provider has done
a wonderful job.” Hartlepool Council has been outstanding.” can register with Northern Powergrid’s At our Queens Meadow Care Home
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Dial-a-ride
At Hill Care we understand that no two
IMPROVEMENTS to the people are the same, which is why we
discharging of patients offer a unique approach to care based
around a varied ac�vi�es programme
from hospital have been around individual choice. Our fully
A NEW dial-a-ride bus service has been
From splashy beginnings
recognised at a regional qualified staff at our Queens Meadow
launched in Hartlepool to help address the Care Home are dedicated to
award ceremony.
town’s shortage of disabled transport. maintaining privacy, suppor�ng
The Council’s Adult
to swimming superstar!
Paul’s Travel started the new service after independence and protec�ng the
Services are working dignity of each and every resident.
a Council scrutiny investigation revealed
closely with North Tees and Left to right are; Gemma Clifford - Health and Wellbe
ing Officer at Catalyst,
Vicky Blakey - Senior Clinical Professional (Health), Jill there was a lack of wheelchair accessible
Hartlepool NHS Foundation Foreman - Senior Clinical • Short term and long term stay
Professional (Health), Karen Flounders - Principal Practiti taxis in the town for disabled people.
Trust and NHS Hartlepool • Residen�al and residen�al
oner (Social Care),
Rebecca Phillips - Discharge Liaison Nurse (Health) Sue Little, of Paul’s Travel, said: “We Burst with pride as you watch your baby classes held...
and Stockton on Tees CCG demen�a journey from the early days of enjoying
launched the dial-a-ride service to meet a English Martyrs
to improve the hospital • Day Care the freedom and fun of the water to learning
specific need in Hartlepool and clearly the School, High
discharge process locally to swim independently.
demand is there. Call Home Manager Julie Tunstall Hydro &
and recently won ‘Best Innovation Project’ in Armstrong for more informa�on Our world-class teachers could have trained Main Pool &
older patients from hospital is a key priority for “Our specially-adapted vehicle has
the North East, Cumbria, Yorkshire and Humber as private pilots – five times over – in the across Teesside
all of the organisations involved and it’s really an electric lift and can take all kinds of time it takes to fully qualify with us. You can
Commissioning Awards.
pleasing that the ongoing joint work to bring wheelchairs and mobility scooters.” trust us to take the very best care of you and
Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of the your little one.
about improvements to the service has been For further information call (01429)
Council’s Adult Services Committee, said:
recognised.” 236360. To give your baby a splashing start call
“Reducing unnecessary delays in discharging
Queens Meadow Care Home
327 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5DF
Tel: 01429 267 424
01642 711 734
For further information visit
Email: queensmeadow@hillcare.net
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