Category Archives: Adult Social Care

Prepare for winter weather and stay warm, safe and well

CabBillBentley (Small)WITH temperatures falling, East Sussex County Council is urging residents to prepare for colder weather and stay warm, safe and well this winter.

If severe winter weather strikes, the county council’s priority will be to maintain social care services and to ensure people remain safe and protected. For example, if the roads are icy the Meals on Wheels service will continue to deliver to the elderly and vulnerable with the help of 4×4 vehicles. Continue reading

Social care chiefs pledge to day centre users

CabBillBentley (Small)OLDER people in East Sussex will continue to be supported – and receive more choice – following a review of day centres, council chiefs have said.

East Sussex County Council’s cabinet has approved plans for changes affecting six centres in the county – three of which will close – following a review and public consultation held earlier this year. Continue reading