DISEASES caused by modern day life can be avoided with simple lifestyle changes – that is the message from health bosses at East Sussex County Council.
The county council’s public health team are backing Public Health England’s ‘One You’ campaign aimed at helping adults avoid future diseases caused by everyday habits and behaviours such as eating too much unhealthy food, drinking more than is recommended, continuing to smoke and not being active enough. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to check for blood in their pee – to boost their chance of beating cancer.
East Sussex County Council is backing an awareness drive running until the end of March as part of the Be Clear On Cancer campaign, aimed at improving survival rates for bladder and kidney cancer. Continue reading
VULNERABLE residents in East Sussex could benefit from home improvements to keep them warm in cold weather – thanks to funding from a national charity.
Money is available from a £325,000 grant from the Warm and Healthy Homes Fund, part of a national scheme administered by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action aimed at helping households at risk of cold-related illness. Continue reading
PARENTS in East Sussex are being urged to get ‘sugar smart’ and take control of their family’s sugar intake.
East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing a national campaign, Change4Life, to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much sugar. Continue reading
