AROUND one in three people in East Sussex have missed their potentially life-saving cervical screen, figures show.
While over 100,000 people had a cervical screen in East Sussex during the last three to five years, nearly a third of those eligible for a smear test did not take up their appointment.
RESIDENTS across East Sussex are being urged to check they are up to date with their MMR vaccinations following a national rise in measles cases.
Local public health officials are encouraging people to protect their communities by making sure they, and their children, have received the MMR jab which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
YOUNG people considering a career in medicine were able to take inspiration from an event featuring the country’s Chief Medical Officer.
Professor Chris Whitty spoke to hundreds of health professionals at the first ever South East Public Health Conference with around 400 delegates attending to hear his keynote speech.
BUSINESSES committed to developing healthier and happier workforces have been celebrated at a special event.
25 businesses across East Sussex were presented with their Wellbeing at Work awards last month at the first annual Wellbeing at Work Conference and Awards event. Continue reading
