Councillor Carolyn Lambert is calling on the government to provide safe local vaccination sites for the first group of Seaford residents who are eligible for the Covid vaccination. Councillor Lambert explains: “I have been ringing round residents to see how they are getting on in lockdown and overwhelmingly, people are […]
1 in 5 British men admit to greeting colleagues and friends online before their partner in the morning
New research explores the UK’s digital health in response to this year’s lockdown Findings uncover that over almost 25% of the population are finding it difficult to destress and unwind in 2020, with a quarter admitting working days are now longer However, 2 in 5 Brits living alone say technology […]
Flu vaccination “vital” for those with a long-term health conditions
The NHS in Sussex is urging people with long-term health conditions to book their free flu jab now, as it is “vital” to help them avoid potentially serious illness and even dying from flu. Flu can be serious for anyone with a long-term health condition as they are more likely to develop complications, which […]
RCOT statement on COVID-19 testing shortages
This is a statement from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists:- The difficulty that frontline key workers are having in accessing COVID-19 tests has recently been the subject of much discussion in parliament and the media. Occupational therapists across the UK play a key role in the fight against the pandemic, and the lack of […]
Council’s commitment to help people with hidden disabilities
Councillors at Lewes District Council on 17th September, passed a motion to formally support a scheme that discreetly indicates a person has a hidden disability and may need help. Anyone with a hidden disability – which does not have physical signs and includes learning disabilities, lung conditions and chronic illnesses […]
Benenden Hospital launches treatment webinars for patients, and GPs
Benenden Hospital, near Cranbrook, Kent, is launching a series of free treatment webinars this autumn for members of the public to participate in. Benenden Hospital offers high quality services and a wide range of specialties all delivered by specialist consultants supported by compassionate, caring and experienced staff and delivered in […]
Eastbourne’s Covid-Ready Walking Festival 2020 starts this weekend
Explore, discover and experience outstanding natural beauty with Eastbourne’s Covid-Ready Walking Festival 2020. Put your best foot forward for the Eastbourne Walking Festival 2020 – a ten-day celebration of the great outdoors re-imagined in the light of the Covid pandemic. It starts this weekend (18th September 2020) with a diverse […]
Public consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre closes
NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would like to thank everyone who took part in the public consultation about the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre. The consultation originally began on 3 February 2020 and was scheduled to finish on 30 April 2020 but was paused after eight […]
MORE THAN A HEADACHE: MIGRAINE SUFFERERS CALL FOR BETTER KNOWLEDGE AND CARE FOR DISEASE
· 42% of migraine sufferers are not satisfied with their prescribed treatment · 9 in 10 say the condition has a negative impact on their quality of life · Migraine is the third most prevalent disease in the world with more than 1 billion people suffering worldwide Those who are fortunate enough not […]
Health and Wellbeing Newsletter September 2020
Here is something of great interest to all concerning what is happening locally to help us with our health and wellbeing. This is from the Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) includes: Employability, Community Development, Health & Well-being, Advice & Inclusion, Care & Support Health and Wellbeing newsletter September.pdf(~25 MB) Click […]
Benenden Hospital fully open again
Benenden Hospital at Cranbrook, Kent, is set to continue its arrangement to support NHS trusts in the Kent and Sussex region. Despite cases of Coronavirus falling, the pressure on the NHS is set to remain and in light of this, Benenden Hospital, as part of the Independent Healthcare Provider Network […]
Fund open for projects supporting reduction in suicide and self-harm
Cash boosts of up to £15,000 are being made available for projects that help to prevent suicides and reduce self-harm in high risk groups. Groups and organisations have until Monday, September 7 to apply for a share of the Suicide Prevention Fund, launched by the Sussex Health and Care Partnership […]
Consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre to restart
NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is restarting its consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre from Monday 3 August 2020. In February this year, local people were asked to have their say on proposals, which included closing the walk-in service at Eastbourne Station Health Centre. The […]
41% OF ENGLAND STRUGGLING TO SLEEP: NHS-APPROVED TIPS AND ADVICE AVAILABLE FROM EXPERT COLIN ESPIE
Public Health England (PHE) are launching new guidance to help people improve their sleep as new research shows 41% of England are struggling during lockdown. They have teamed up with Colin Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Oxford who has NHS-approved tips […]
Lockdown Wheelchair Workouts with Ella
Ella Beaumont went looking for lockdown workout videos for wheelchair users, but she couldn’t find any – so she made her own.Ella, 25, who has been paralysed and in a wheelchair since birth, has now launched her own Wheelchair Workouts YouTube Channel to help anyone with an impairment stay fit and active […]
CELEBRATE NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK 2020
It’s National Epilepsy Week (18 – 24 May). Every year since 1958, people with epilepsy have united this week to tell others about the condition. This year is no different. Case studies and spokespeople from across the regions are available for interview. As lockdown continues, the charity Epilepsy Action is celebrating […]
Council Leaders call for Covid19 workplace safety plans
Co-operative Alliance Council Leaders on Lewes District Council have called for workplaces to have a certified and published plan for Covid-safety to be in place before employees are required to return to work. Following the Prime Minister’s call for a return to work, council leaders are clear that the return […]
LATE STARTS AND MORE BREAKS: HOW BRITS ARE JUGGLING ‘WORKING FROM HOME’ DURING THE PANDEMIC
Work days shortened by 63 minutes means people are having to work smarter With UK businesses facing challenges across many sectors and unemployment expected to hit 12 million, the nation’s workers are battling to stay productive in this new world of working from home. Being locked down presents its own […]
Healthy Tip – Physical activity for children and young people adults
Here are some more useful tips from the Heart Foundation about exercising when home:- “Physical activity for children and young people aged 5-18 while staying at home Regular physical activity in children and young people is associated with improved learning, better mental health, healthier weight status and better cardiovascular fitness. […]
An Open Letter To the People of Sussex from Public Service Workers Makes An Emotional Plea
Sussex’s NHS, care providers, councils, police, fire and ambulance services are making an impassioned plea to the public to continue to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19. In an open letter to the public, public services across Sussex urge local communities to stick with Government advice. With the warm […]
Easier access to telephone GP appointments for d/Deaf people
From this week, d/Deaf people across East Sussex are set to benefit from a new Video Relay Service (VRS), which has gone live in all GP practices and offers telephone consultations to British Sign Language (BSL) users. The new, improved service will see GP practices being able to offer the consultations with support from […]
GP services continue to provide care in Sussex
GP practices across Sussex have transformed the way they work to ensure local patients remain safe and get the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the safety of patients and practice staff a priority, new measures have been introduced through the creation of dedicated sites and areas within […]
Healthy Tip: Healthy cooking with children
Getting children involved in cooking from an early age can help them to develop the skills they need to plan and cook healthy meals throughout their lives as well as overcoming picky-eating. With most children being schooled at home during the Coronavirus pandemic, now could be a good opportunity to […]
Eastbourne Station Health Centre consultation update
The NHS have sent us this update on the future of this Health Centre. NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Clinical Commissioning Group would like to thank everyone who has already given us their views about our consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre. We launched our consultation before […]
STANDING VIRTUALLY TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY UNITE ONLINE FOR GLOBAL PURPLE DAY
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, national charity Epilepsy Action continues to support the 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. Thursday 26 March is Purple Day, the global day for epilepsy – and the charity is releasing a new video raising awareness of epilepsy’s wide-reaching impact. Calls […]