DONATIONS to help tackle period poverty in East Sussex can now be made online.
Donated period products have been accepted at libraries across the county since July and from last month residents have also been able to donate virtually through a new online wish list.
The East Sussex Libraries PeriodBank wish list means people can donate reusable and disposable period products to the scheme quickly and easily.
PLANS are being developed to create a temporary library and safeguard services in Peacehaven.
A planning application has been submitted by the library service to temporarily move into an area in The Joff Youth Centre for a period of two years. Continue reading
FAMILIES with children under 12 months are being encouraged to collect free baby books from their local library.
Bookstart baby packs are usually gifted to new parents by their health visitor at the six-week post birth check-up.
The pandemic has meant that some health checks have been carried out remotely and as a result parents may not have received their pack. The free packs, which are available to babies under 12 months old, can be collected from all East Sussex libraries.
THE PUBLIC are being asked to help tackle period poverty by donating products to those in need.
East Sussex County Council’s Library Service are now accepting donations of tampons, pads and reusable period products at all 17 of its libraries. Continue reading
