A NEW testing centre will open in East Sussex today, increasing the options for residents seeking to check if they have Covid-19.
The drive-through site at Plumpton Racecourse will be operated by Sodexo and has been commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). As a regional testing centre, it will have the capacity to conduct an estimated 700 tests a day and will strengthen the national Test and Trace scheme. Continue reading
RESIDENTS struggling to afford food and essentials due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis will continue to be given vital help.
Working with voluntary and community groups and foodbanks, East Sussex County Council has developed a range of support for those worst hit by the effects of the global pandemic. Continue reading
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
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to have their say about the impact of alcohol in the county.
A public consultation which opens today (Thursday 13 August) asks for views on the effects of drinking on everyday life and whether these have increased because of the coronavirus pandemic.
