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HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading
A ‘MASS mentoring’ event has been held aimed at inspiring female leaders of the future from across Sussex.
The event was part of a year-long commemoration of the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which granted votes to women for the first time. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex who may be at risk of HIV are being urged to get themselves tested for the virus – using a simple, free test that can be done at home.
East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing National HIV Testing Week, running under the slogan ‘Give HIV the finger’, which starts on Saturday, November 17 2018. Continue reading
HUNDREDS of students from across East Sussex will be given a taste of the world of work as a popular scheme returns to the county.
Open Doors 2018 launches on Monday, November 5 with 44 businesses from Dungeness to Forest Row giving students the opportunity to get an insight into their businesses. Continue reading
A NATIONAL youth body will debate homelessness in the House of Commons, after a motion proposed by an East Sussex member earned the backing of young people across the country.
The motion put forward by UK Youth Parliament member Indya Wardle, from Eastbourne, received more than 120,000 votes in the national Make Your Mark ballot. Continue reading
