A CEREMONY has been held to mark a milestone in construction of a new extra care scheme being built in Hailsham.

Bentley Grange, in Battle Road, will allow older people with care and support needs to live independently in the community. Continue reading →

A CONSULTATION has been launched on proposed changes to a scheme which helps people pay for residential care.

East Sussex County Council plans to change its deferred payment scheme to fit with the Government’s new Care Act, which comes into law in April. Continue reading →

VULNERABLE residents in East Sussex are being urged to ensure they stay warm, safe and well as the cold weather begins to bite.

With temperatures expected to fall, the authority says residents – particularly families with young children, older people, carers and people with chronic conditions – can follow a few simple tips. Continue reading →

A HIGH-tech approach is being trialled which could help people with dementia stay independent for longer.

East Sussex County Council is conducting a pilot which sees people with the condition who have opted into the scheme equipped with GPS personal locator devices. Continue reading →