Category Archives: Public Health

HIV prevention online service breaks barriers

PEOPLE at risk of contracting HIV will find it easier to access preventative treatment as East Sussex becomes the first county in the country to offer an online service.

East Sussex Public Health, in partnership with Preventx, The Love Tank CIC and LLoydsPharmacy Online Doctor, have launched England’s first online HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) service – a pilot attracting national and international interest. Continue reading

Beach walk offers men support ahead of awareness week

HEALTH bosses are encouraging men across East Sussex to join a beach walk to meet others and find out about local activities and support available to help with their mental health and wellbeing

East Sussex County Council-funded Parents in Mind, a volunteer led support service for new parents run by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT), has organised the event ahead of International Men’s Health Week. Continue reading