Category Archives: Children’s Services

Mental health guide for schools focus of awareness day

The Duchess of Sussex with UK Youth Cabinet member Indya Wardle and a copy of the Top Ten Tips mental health guide for schools during the visit to PeacehavenYOUNG people in East Sussex are being urged to spread the word about positive mental health – buoyed by a royal visit highlighting the issue.

To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day tomorrow (Wednesday, October 10), the East Sussex Youth Cabinet and the Download mental health participation group are promoting their Top Ten Tips guide for schools. Continue reading

Royal visit highlights work on youth mental health

Royal visit to Peacehaven of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed the issue of mental health as they met young people from youth forums across East Sussex during their first joint official visit to the county.

The royal couple today (October 3 2018) visited the East Sussex County Council-managed Joff Youth Centre, in Peacehaven, where they met 50 young people gathered from youth groups around the county, including the elected Youth Cabinet. Continue reading

Could you support a young person to become independent?

RESIDENTS with space in their home can find out how they can become part of a team supporting young people at a special information event.

The Supported Lodgings team, along with current providers, will be on hand to share information and answer questions about the scheme at Bexhill Sailing Club in De La Warr Parade on Thursday, October 11, from 5.30pm to 8pm. Continue reading