Imagine how much harder life is if you struggle to read and write and how this impacts on health, wellbeing, education, employment, finances and aspirations. Improving literacy has got to be a priority for all of us. #HartlepoolLiteracyforLife

Celebrating World Social Work Day today with some of our fantastic social care staff. So proud of the work they do to support the people of Hartlepool. #WSWD25

👏🏻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 👏🏻 It's #WorldSocialWorkDay today and our adult social care staff were invited to a drop-in session at the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to

It’s #NationalSupportedInternshipDay today and I couldn’t be prouder of what our fantastic interns have achieved, with amazing support from the team in Adult Social Care. Genuinely life changing outcomes and a reminder of why I love my job! CLSHartlepool NDTi

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 ... 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 🟡 Have you heard of a lasting power of attorney? 🟡 You may think your partner or close family members can make decisions for you if you’re not able to – but this is not the case. 🟡 If they had to pay your bills or make a

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 🎉 ⭐ We were very proud to mark National Supported Internships Day yesterday by celebrating some of the amazing success stories at a special event in Civic Centre. ⭐ Supported internships

Abbie’s story is an inspiration - this is what living a gloriously ordinary life actually looks like and it’s something we should all be aspiring to. #CareCantWait

Did you know that 5th–11th May is Deaf Awareness Week? #DeafAwarenessWeek One in five people in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss, how inclusive and accessible are you? Have a look at our poster and see how you can be more inclusive and Deaf aware!

At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home & in our communities. 4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability. Social care affects us all. Join our campaign👇 adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/

Proud to be part of supporting people in Hartlepool to live their best life. Very proud of the people working in adult social care who demonstrate their commitment, compassion and creativity every day. Above and beyond, always.

Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Coercive Control happens in all types of relationships — including LGBTQ relationships, Psychological and financial abuse are very real and often overlooked. Help is available - Galop, Surviving Economic Abuse, hartgables.org.uk

Big Conversation in Hartlepool today about transition to adulthood - having aspirations and making them happen. Really love this quote from Kate about ‘boldly going where everyone has already been’. #aspirations #inclusion #communityledsupport

Very proud to see Hartlepool Borough Council’s John Lovatt on this list. Just to be shortlisted is a well-deserved honour. Very lucky to have him in our adult social care team. #SWA2025 #LifetimeAchievement

Delighted to see Hartlepool Borough Council’s Charlotte Roberts shortlisted. Really rewarding to see talent and commitment being recognised! #SWA2025 #PracticeEducators

Did you know our Safeguarding Adults leaflet is available in 8 other languages? All of our leaflets and posters can be viewed here: tsab.org.uk/key-informatio… For guidance on how to report abuse visit: tsab.org.uk/report-abuse/ #TSAB #spotlightonsafeguarding #backtobasics

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, TSAB are sharing an important message from @Samaritans: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. 💚 To find out how, visit samaritans.org/WSPD

Very proud to be at the Social Worker of the Year Awards last night with some of our fabulous team. Charlotte Roberts shortlisted for Practice Educator of the Year and a silver Lifetime Achievement Award for our very own John Lovatt. So well deserved!

📅Today is the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week and theme today is Change the conversation. We will look at proactive intervention – about the good things we can do, as individuals and organisations 🗣️Have your say! Complete our Annual survey: tsab.org.uk/campaigns-and-…

TSAB are committed to ensuring everyone understands their role in protecting adults at risk. Please take time to: ✔ Familiarise yourself with the procedure—especially Stage 1 ✔ Share it with colleagues who may be involved in raising concerns ➡️tsab.org.uk/key-informatio…

📢Today is Carer’s Rights Day and this year’s theme is Know your rights, use your rights. 💻Visit Carers UK to find out more about your rights carersuk.org/news-and-campa… contact your local carer services. Visit TSAB’s webpage for further details tsab.org.uk/key-informatio…