A NEW website has been launched offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for information on sexual health and contraception in East Sussex.

The site, run by East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, aims to ensure people can find and access sexual health services available in their area. Continue reading →

PEOPLE in East Sussex can now test themselves for HIV at home – as a national campaign launches to encourage more people, particularly those in high risk groups, to test for the virus.

Free HIV Home testing kits can be ordered online and are then sent out discreetly for people to test themselves, by taking a small ‘finger-prick’ blood sample, to return by post and get their results online. Continue reading →

PEOPLE at risk of flu are being urged to make sure they get vaccinated – before winter begins to bite.

Cases of the infectious disease soar during the winter months, but many people could avoid falling victim simply by taking advantage of the flu jab available for free on the NHS. Continue reading →

SMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to take the Stoptober challenge – and kick the habit for good.

East Sussex County Council is backing the national Stoptober campaign, which encourages smokers to quit for 28 days during October 2016. Continue reading →