WORKPLACES in East Sussex are being urged to make a pledge to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health problems.
East Sussex County Council is calling for businesses and organisations to back the Time to Change campaign, which encourages greater openness about mental health. Continue reading
PEOPLE at risk of flu and its complications are being urged to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against the infectious disease.
East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing a national drive to encourage people to get the flu jab before the onset of winter. Continue reading
SMOKERS determined to kick the habit will get messages of support from the country’s top comedians if they sign up to a 28 day quitting challenge.
Quitters signing up to Stoptober 2015 can rely on support from stand up stars including Rhod Gilbert, Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Bill Bailey. Continue reading
THE HIGHLY trained nose of a detection dog led to the discovery of illegal tobacco and the successful prosecution of two men.
With the help of the tobacco detection dog, Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council uncovered illegal tobacco products in Robertson Supermarket in Robertson Street, Hastings, in December last year, and at Fazarna in London Road, St Leonards, in February this year. Continue reading
