A CAMPAIGN to encourage more people to consider fostering for their local authority was highlighted at yesterday’s Full Council meeting.
Cllr Bob Bowdler, lead member for children and families at East Sussex County Council, spoke directly to those attending the meeting about the need for more families to foster direct through the council’s in-house fostering service.
EAST SUSSEX residents can now contact the council using British Sign Language (BSL).
The council has launched an initial six-month trial of the BSL interpreting service, SignLive, to ensure more residents can access the help and support they need.
APPRENTICESHIPS in East Sussex will be given a boost this week as East Sussex County Council supports National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from February 5 to February 11.
As well as highlighting the national campaign, the county council is reminding small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) about the support available to assist with their organisation’s skills and training needs.
PEOPLE across East Sussex are being encouraged to get tested for HIV as part of a national campaign week.
Public Health chiefs at East Sussex County Council are calling on people to test for HIV during National HIV Testing Week, which runs from Monday, February 5.
