A CHILDREN’S charity celebrating its tenth birthday has got planning permission for a new state-of-the-art therapy centre later this year.
Heel and Toe, which is based in Pelton, charity launched the Footprints Appeal last year to raise money to convert a derelict building in nearby Perkinsville into the only centre in the region to house a hydrotherapy pool.
It will offer sessions for families with a therapist, plus therapy rooms, a Gait analysis suit, rebound therapy on a trampoline, a charity shop and accommodation for families who are travelling from outside of the region at reduced rates.
Over 500 children a month have free therapy sessions with the charity and this figure is expected to rise to 600 a month in time for the planned opening of the new centre in October.
Durham County Council granted permission for the change of use of the building.
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