Joy as Peterborough hydrotherapy pool re-opens after seven months

Sue Moore and Walter McCombe using the re-furbished hydrotherapy pool at Dogsthorpe. EMN-171017-153627009

Joy and relief has greeted the re-opening of St George's Hydrotherapy Pool which provides a lifeline for many Peterborough residents.

The pool in Dogsthorpe Road was back in action on Monday for the first time in seven months having previously been forced to shut due to a leak.

It follows an investment of £45,000 from Peterborough City Council to fix leaks, remove asbestos and carry out other minor refurbishments at the pool to get it back in use.

Karen Oldale, St George’s Friends and Service Users lead, said it was wonderful to have the hydrotherapy pool up and running again.

The re-furbished hydrotherapy pool at Dogsthorpe. EMN-171017-153640009

She said: “I have had emails from people counting down the days until it reopened.

“It’s really important because the hydrotherapy pool is the only way some people can remain active.

“And it not only helps physically but with mental health and wellbeing.

“A lot of it is pain relief. The water takes 50 per cent of your body weight off. Some people also use it for relaxation.”