Service summary
Hartlepool Centre for Independent Living
The CIL opened in 2017 and is operated by Hartlepool Borough Council.
The centre is home to various teams from within the Council's Adult & Community Based Services Department including Learning & Skills and Preventative Mental Health. There are also specialist Staff Members that can provide advice, information, advocacy and practical help for those living with a Disability.
In addition to the services and teams based at the CIL, there is a modern and equipped Events Hall which is available to hire, perfect for Business and Social Events. There is also a welcoming Bistro which serves hot and cold meals alongside Afternoon Tea.
Directions from both North and South
From the North take A19 South
Take the exist to Hartlepool A689
Continue through Hartlepool until Tesco Roundabout (on the right hand side) then take the 3rd exit
At end of the road turn left and then 2nd left, entrance to Centre for Independent Living on the left.
From the South take A19 North
Take the exist to Hartlepool A689
Continue through Hartlepool until Tesco Roundabout (on the right hand side) then take the 3rd exit
At the end of the road turn left and then 2nd left, entrance to Centre for Independent Living on the left.
Parking
Parking is available at the centre, with additional parking available on Pilgrim Street (15 spaces) to the rear of the building and at Newburn Bridge (22 spaces) towards Coronation Drive. We kindly request that you consider our neighbours when parking your vehicle.
Bus or Train Arrival
Guests arriving via bus or train can walk to the centre (appox 15 minutes) from the transport interchange situated on Church Street. Upon leaving the station or interchange car park turn left onto Church Street, walk for approximately 150 yds until road turns to the right following the road for a further 300 yds. Turn right onto Burbank Street, the venue is visible from Burbank Street on your right.
Service provider
Hartlepool Borough Council
Client Groups Served
- Adult Working Age
- Older Person
Costs
The only costs are for accessing the day services and room hire.
Events Hall £30 per hour
Meeting Room £20 per hour
Training Room £20 per hour
Accessibility
Physical Environment Accessibility
Are your premises accessible?
Further details about your premises' accessibility
The Building has been designed with people who have disabilities or additional needs and incorporate:
• Specialist Lighting,
• Hearing Loop
• Accessible Kitchen
• Large Projector Screen
• Ground floor access to Events Hall
• Wide Corridors
• Lift Access to 1st and 2nd Floors
• Accessible Changing Facilities with overhead hoist.
• A range of seating to cater for Babies , Children and Adults.
Is there accessible parking on site?
Free parking available on Site
Do you have accessible/disabled toilets?
Accessible toilets are available on the Ground, First and Second Floor.
In addition, we are pleased to be able to provide a Changing Places facility which are designed to help people with disabilities the opportunity to spend greater time accessing their community without the need to return Home.
Other Accessibility
Could you provide a BSL interpreter?
Do you cater for religious/cultural needs?
Is a referral required to access your service?
Please give further details
Some services can be accessed via self referral other services provided are dependent on an 'assessment of needs' carried out for example by a Social Worker.