Yearly Archives: 2020

Make mental wellbeing a priority – residents urged

PEOPLE finding it difficult to cope with the effects of the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis are being urged to seek support.

The number of GP referrals to Community Connectors – a service to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing, has fallen dramatically during the pandemic raising concerns that people might not be getting the support they need. Continue reading

New routes to open up for cyclists and walkers

MORE than £350,000 could be spent in East Sussex on temporary schemes for cyclists and walkers.

Work on seven schemes, which include new cycle routes, pavement widening and temporary road closures, will continue after approval from East Sussex County Council’s lead member for transport and environment at today’s meeting (Monday). Continue reading

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 – made up of local councils and health services.

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