PEOPLE in East Sussex who may be at risk of HIV are being urged to get themselves tested for the virus – using a simple, free test that can be done at home.
East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing National HIV Testing Week, running under the slogan ‘Give HIV the finger’, which starts on Saturday, November 17 2018. Continue reading
HUNDREDS of students from across East Sussex will be given a taste of the world of work as a popular scheme returns to the county.
Open Doors 2018 launches on Monday, November 5 with 44 businesses from Dungeness to Forest Row giving students the opportunity to get an insight into their businesses. Continue reading
A NATIONAL youth body will debate homelessness in the House of Commons, after a motion proposed by an East Sussex member earned the backing of young people across the country.
The motion put forward by UK Youth Parliament member Indya Wardle, from Eastbourne, received more than 120,000 votes in the national Make Your Mark ballot. Continue reading
PEOPLE at risk of flu are being urged to take advantage of the free vaccination available on the NHS – before winter kicks in.
The flu jab, which is available to people aged 65 years and older, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions, offers the best protection against the disease and any related complications. Continue reading
