Hearty Lives Hartlepool
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a major contributor to low
life expectancy in Hartlepool and has impacted on many
families for generations.
Hearty Lives Hartlepool is a £100,000
project in partnership with North Tees PCT to address contributing
factors to poor heart health.
The health of Hartlepool residents is
improving, but compared to the rest of the UK they continue to
suffer more ill health and disability. They experience higher
death rates from diseases such as cancer, heart disease and
respiratory disease and live with differences in ‘health
experience’ between communities (those in the most deprived areas
experience more ill health).
Our aim
To support children and young people to make healthier lifestyle
choices and break the cycle of ill health and premature death from
CVD experienced by their parents and grandparents. We aim to:
The importance in investing in children’s early years is recognised as the key to preventing ill health later in life- 2010 Marmot Review
- encourage children and young people to get involved in
physical activity, eat well and lead healthier
lifestyles.
- increase awareness amongst children about the
causes of CVD through education and play.
- empower children to make healthier lifestyle
choices by giving them the skills and knowledge to make
informed decisions.
- increase children’s self-esteem and assertiveness skills.
- increase understanding among parents and other
influential adults about health and wellbeing.
More info
For more information about Hearty Lives Hartlepool please
contact Area Development Manager Kevin
Fitzpatrick on fitzpatrickk@bhf.org.uk.