This September and October, the Full of Life Festival will bring more than 80 free and low-cost activities for residents aged 50+ – the largest programme since the festival began 18 years ago.
Events include street dancing, a Spanish-themed afternoon with tapas and sangria, accessible sports in Eastbourne, Active Age Health MOTs, chair yoga, wellbeing talks, craft workshops, and dementia-friendly film screenings.

As ESSA Chair Lin Neeve said: “The events are designed to help people stay physically, emotionally and socially active as they get older, and there really is something for everyone.”

Brochures are available in libraries, council offices, and leisure centres from mid-August.

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On 10 September, a free LGBTQ+ Inclusive Elder Care Webinar will bring together care home staff, health professionals, and advocates. The focus will be on building safe, respectful, and inclusive environments for older LGBTQ+ residents, including sessions on HIV awareness and wellbeing.

When: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:00-16:00 BST

Location: Online

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This July, Pride season brought a wave of colour and connection across East Sussex. It began at County Hall, where the rainbow flag was raised in the company of NHS colleagues, Sussex Police, Fire & Rescue, and Ambulance Services – a public statement of unity and inclusion.

These celebrations built on the same principle guiding our health and care work: that everyone should feel safe, respected, and seen.

See how we marked Pride across East Sussex: Read more

Healthwatch East Sussex continues its Listening Tour, capturing local voices about healthcare and wellbeing. Following the publication of its 2024/25 report, the tour is now in Rother.

A workshop will take place on Thursday 25 September 2025, 10:00 – 12:30, at Pebsham Community Hub, Bexhill-on-Sea, giving residents, carers, and professionals a chance to share their views on services in the area.

Sign up for the Rother workshop or take part via the online survey