The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity decreased in week 13 of 2021. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. Case rates continue to be highest in those aged 10 to 19, with a case […]
Latest update
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity remained stable across week 12 of 2021. Overall case rates decreased slightly, however slight increases were seen in case rates in the 10 to 19 year age group in […]
Weekly national flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity remained stable across week 11 of 2021. Case rates have increased across those aged 5 to 19 and have fallen in all other age groups. Case rates are now […]
PURPLE DAY 2021: MYTHBUSTING AN “INVISIBLE” CONDITION
Friday, 26th March is Purple Day, a global day dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy Half of Brits (51%) believe that those living with health conditions simply need to be more positive 50% of those with epilepsy say they wish the public knew that the impact of the condition is so much more […]
Is it your turn for the vaccine as new groups added?
Maria Caulfield, Local MP for Seaford and Lewes reminds us all to take advantage of the Covid vaccination. Here is her newsletter:- “The vaccination programme is now calling forward anyone who is 56 and over to come forward for their covid vaccine.You can book this directly via the online websitehttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ […]
UK Government invests £5m to develop ‘library’ of mRNA vaccines to help fight new COVID-19 variants
CPI has received a £5 million investment to support the development of an mRNA ‘vaccine library’ as part of the Government’s vaccine support package announced in the Budget by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak. “Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines continued partnership with CPI in the Budget announcement on Government’s vaccines package” The vaccine […]
Council chair thanks Lewes vaccination team
The Chair of Lewes District Council has praised a local vaccination centre which has been administering up to 500 coronavirus jabs a day, as ‘a hugely impressive operation’ following a recent visit there. Councillor Adrian Ross was shown around the Foundry Healthcare Lewes centre – one of three initial GP sites in East Sussex to offer the Covid-19 vaccine. He said “My thanks to Dr Alice […]
Local businesses invited to help shape the East Sussex Wellbeing at Work Programme
East Sussex Public Health and partners are developing the East Sussex Wellbeing at Work Programme to be launched later this year. The programme will contain a free award-based accreditation scheme to recognise East Sussex employer’s commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the workplace, and it will support local employers […]
Weekly Vaccine Update
Further to the report detailing what happens when going for vaccination, here is the latest from our local MP, Maria Caulfield:-Another week has past and we are making more progress locally.Covid cases are now 256 per 100,000 across the constituency which is a reduction of 33% on last week.However hospital […]
COVID-19 vaccination delivered to residents at all eligible care homes for older people in Sussex
People aged over 65 years old in care homes and those who look after them were identified as the top priority group for the COVID-19 vaccine by the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations, due to their high risk from coronavirus. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of our vaccination […]
Seaford residents and covid vaccinations
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 […]