People in East Sussex can get advice on dementia risk as part of free NHS Health Checks on offer in the county.
More than half of adults name dementia as one of their top three health worries, but 28 per cent are unaware of the risk factors for the condition, which in a third of cases may be prevented through lifestyle changes. Continue reading
VOLUNTEERS across East Sussex are being thanked for the contributions that they make to their communities every day.
East Sussex County Council is backing Volunteers Week, which runs from June 1 to 7 2018 and will see events taking place across the county to showcase volunteer opportunities or celebrate the role of existing volunteers. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged not to miss out on a free NHS Health Check which could help them live longer and healthier lives.
The check, which can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia, is offered to people aged 40 to 74 who don’t already have one of those conditions. Continue reading
PUBLIC health bosses in East Sussex are urging women over 70 to check their breasts for early signs of cancer.
The call comes as a new national Be Clear on Cancer campaign launches aimed at highlighting the symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. Continue reading
