Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everyone aged between 55 and 59 in East Sussex is now being contacted with the offer of a vaccination against the virus. The life-saving jab can be given at a time and place convenient for you. When you receive a letter it will invite you to go online to the […]
Adults in East Sussex who have to leave home for work or caring duties can now book a symptom-free Covid-19 test. Anyone over the age of 18 will be able to book a test at any participating pharmacy anywhere in Sussex, or at one of two dedicated testing sites – […]
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/ […]
Dr Raj Chandarana, GP at Old School Surgery in Seaford at the site for South Downs Health and Care GP Federation, said “It has been absolutely amazing to be able to offer so many people this vaccination and the vital protection it provides them. Each person has a story and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you have your jab yet? Many of the older population and key workers have now had their first Covid innoculation. That now includes your local news compiler who was summoned on Tuesday night at 22.45 to attend an appointment at the Sovereign Centre Eastbourne, at 10.15 the next day […]
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 […]
At last we are seeing cases of COVID falling across East Sussex with a 30% reduction this week which is thanks to everyone doing their bit to stay safe.We are also making amazing progress with the vaccine rollout locally and I want to thank everyone who has been involved in […]
Veganism is often approached in January to kick-start a wider lifestyle change and address moral or ethical ambitions as part of a New Year resolution. Indeed, 44% of us are more open to becoming vegan in 2021 with the number one reason being to be healthier, and 14% admit their […]
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 […]
New research review highlights the health benefits of thearubigins – a polyphenol found only in black tea Whether it’s clean eating, superfood diets or rapid ways to lose weight, green tea is lauded for its health credentials; with regular black tea – enjoyed by millions of Brits every day – […]
The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 14,813 compared to last year, and the number of doctors rose by 6,257 to a record 121,726, figures up until the end of August show. Quarterly vacancy statistics also show the number of overall NHS vacancies has decreased since last […]
Here are some statistics that may shock, especially as we come towards the Festive Season when most of us will succumb to some real over – eating! Snacking or ‘Cupboard Cruising’ is having a detrimental impact on our health at a time when we need to be fighting fit to face the next […]
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 […]
New statistics showing 13,700 more nurses in the NHS have been welcomed by Lewes MP and NHS nurse Maria Caulfield MP. The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,718 compared with last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 7,810, figures to the end of […]
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 […]
According to the Govt stats there have been 256 new cases in East Sussex in the past seven days.Up to 22nd October 2020Table: Total number of lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in East Sussex Area No. of cases […]
This week Cllr James MacCleary will be welcoming Darrell Gale, Director of Public health for East Sussex for a live Q&A. Wednesday 21 October at 10am on our facebook pag
Every new parent is filled with a mix of emotions from the moment their child is born – joy, excitement, love and happiness but also worry, anxiety, nervousness and fear. Some big milestone moments like laughing, rolling over and crawling can happen at all different ages but a recent nationwide […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
· 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 […]
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 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 […]
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to have their say about the impact of alcohol in the county. A public consultation which opens today (Thursday 13 August) asks for views on the effects of drinking on everyday life and whether these have increased because of the coronavirus pandemic.To open […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are set to receive an additional £3.7 million each in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months. The extra £3.7 million each means that the Trusts will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heart Research always have our best interests at heart literally so here are some ideas to think about before just ordering that favourite takeaway. The number of takeaway food outlets has risen in recent years and this may have contributed to the rise in rates of obesity in the UK. […]
Some more tips to stay healthy from the Heart Research people:- Regular physical activity will help you to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy. Cycling is a fun way to improve your overall health and wellbeing as well as enabling you to get out and explore your […]
While in lockdown perhaps we are not looking after ourselves as well as we should and forget about simple things like blood pressure. Some more tips from the Heart Foundation are reminders to take some steps to keep healthy especially as it might not be so easy to have our […]
Just a few thoughts from the Heart Foundation to offer some alternative ideas for barbeques that are the healthy option. Summer is here and many of us are heading out to our gardens to fire up the barbecue. Some of the foods traditionally cooked on barbecues, such as burgers and […]
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 […]
More healthy tips from the Heart Foundation, and perhaps not just for those with heart problems. Keeping to a healthy diet can only be good for all of us. Over seven million people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory disease. By eating a healthy diet, getting plenty […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has opened at Lewes Victoria Hospital on the site of the former Minor Injury Unit – opening on time despite the Covid-19 pandemic. To ensure the safety of staff and patients, changes to the way the service operates have been put in place in […]