PEOPLE will be given an opportunity next week to put forward suggestions for improving transport arrangements for people using health services.

The subject of transport is being discussed at a meeting of Hartlepool Borough Council's health and social care scrutiny forum, which takes place in the Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, on Monday at 9.30am.

Views expressed by local people will be sent to the Tees Review, a major review of how health care is provided across Teesside which is being undertaken by County Durham and Tees Valley NHS Strategic Health Authority.

At the forum, a short presentation will be given by Sallyanne Johnson, the council's director of social services.

Anyone who is unable to attend can air their views by writing to Liz Crookston, Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY.