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Service summary

Community Pastimes Hartlepool

Community Pastimes runs a programme of events in Hartlepool Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm or 2.15pm - 5pm to meet the needs and offer social stimulation to people living with dementia or a memory impairment.

The service provides group activities in various locations in Hartlepool to promote social inclusion, independence and reduce the risk of social isolation. Some of the venues visited include The Heugh Battery, Historic Quay, ladies who Lunch clubs, Ten pin bowling, men's groups etc.

Community pastimes also offer a 1:1 service on a private basis where clients can be supported to visit family or friends, attend events and activities of their choosing and be supported with shopping task or enjoy a sitting service within their own home where staff will bring activities to them to offer stimulation and engagement.

If the client is assessed as being entitled to local authority financial support, then the service can be paid for via this method after assessments via Local authority. Alternatively, the service can be purchased privately.

If you think that you or your relative would benefit from Community Pastimes Hartlepool please contact the Manger to discuss your needs.

Service provider

The Hospital of God

Client Groups Served

  • Adult Working Age
  • Older Person

Costs

  • £45.00 per group session
    £52.50 per private 1:1 session
    Mileage costs for both

Accessibility

Physical Environment Accessibility

Are your premises accessible?
Yes
Further details about your premises' accessibility

Our premises are accessible, we have disabled access, disabled toilets and hand rails.

Is there accessible parking on site?

Yes

Do you have accessible/disabled toilets?

Yes

Other Accessibility

Could you provide a BSL interpreter?
No
Do you cater for religious/cultural needs?
Yes
Please give further details

We would support individuals to access any religious activities of their choice; all religious and spiritual needs would be met.

Is a referral required to access your service?
Yes
Please give further details

The Community Pastimes Service requires Local Authority Social Services to refer individuals who have dementia or have memory impairments to our service. This is not required for the private service