RESIDENTS in East Sussex can pick up a free pair of non-slip slippers at events to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs between September 15 and 19.
Public Health bosses at East Sussex County Council are running four public events to share advice on how older people can improve their balance with regular exercises, and hand out the free footwear to those attending. Continue reading
HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading
PUBLIC health bosses are backing an annual awareness campaign that encourages people to consider their drinking habits.
Alcohol Awareness Week runs from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 13, and this year focusses on the link between alcohol and work. Continue reading
THE IMPORTANCE of promoting positive ageing is being highlighted by public health bosses on Age Without Limits Day.
The national awareness day, held on June 11, is an opportunity for communities to support older people by challenging ageism and celebrating ageing.
