VULNERABLE people who struggle to heat their home can benefit from a free service which offers advice and support to help them keep warm during the winter.
The Warm Home Check service provides a home visit to people on low incomes who are older, have children, are disabled or have a long-term health condition, or are in receipt of certain benefits. 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
A SOCIAL worker who goes ‘above and beyond’ to help people with mental health issues is in the running for a prestigious national award.
Chrystell Silas, from Hastings, has been shortlisted by judges in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2018 in the category of Mental Health Social Worker of the Year. Continue reading
ANOTHER packed programme is in prospect as events to mark this year’s Older People’s Day return to East Sussex.
Every year, to coincide with the international celebration on October 1 of the positive role older people play in improving communities and the lives of local people, activities are held across the county during September and October. Continue reading
