THE official opening has been held for a facility which allows older people with care and support needs to live independently.
The Bentley Grange extra care scheme, in Hailsham, boasts 45 apartments, state-of-the-art facilities including a restaurant, lounges, hairdressing salon and therapy room, and professional care and support to residents. Continue reading
YOUNG children in East Sussex are being offered a free sticker storybook to encourage them to visit county libraries.
The book, Bear’s Reading Adventure, has been produced by children’s reading charity BookTrust, following feedback from library services that more encouragement is needed to get families into libraries. Continue reading
THE DEVASTATING impact of abuse will be highlighted by safeguarding teams in a series of events to mark a national awareness day.
East Sussex County Council is joining forces with partners on the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safer Communities Partnership to raise awareness of the many different forms of abuse and to urge residents not to turn their back on those affected. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to join the fight against scammers this leap year.
More than half of over 65s believe they’ve been targeted by fraudsters through telephone, email or postal scams costing the country £9 billion – but it’s estimated fewer than five per cent of victims report their experience. Continue reading
