AN ANNUAL report providing evidence to inform what and how services are delivered to improve health and wellbeing of people in East Sussex has been published.
The 2013 report is the first published by the East Sussex County Council since the Public Health Services transferred to the authority from Primary Care Trusts in April. Continue reading
WITH temperatures falling, East Sussex County Council is urging residents to prepare for colder weather and stay warm, safe and well this winter.
If severe winter weather strikes, the county council’s priority will be to maintain social care services and to ensure people remain safe and protected. For example, if the roads are icy the Meals on Wheels service will continue to deliver to the elderly and vulnerable with the help of 4×4 vehicles. Continue reading
A CAMPAIGN to boost HIV testing levels and prevent the rise in HIV infection rates is being backed by East Sussex County Council.
‘It Starts With Me’ is a two year national campaign which aims to raise awareness of HIV infection and encourage regular testing. National HIV Testing Week, which runs from Friday November 22 until Friday November 29, is one element of this campaign. Continue reading
‘LET’S talk about drinking’ – that’s the message from health chiefs ahead of an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol misuse.
Almost a quarter of adults in East Sussex drink at a level which could be harmful to their health, but many don’t realise they’re increasing their risk of illnesses such as cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver damage and strokes. Continue reading
