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Valued day centre to remain open

escc logoMORE than 40 people and their families are expected to continue benefitting from a day service in Eastbourne after councillors agreed it should remain open.

The decision to continue the valued service at Linden Court for people with learning disabilities and autism was made after detailed consultation with people who use the service and their families and carers.

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This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, General on July 16, 2025 by saffronp.

Campaign marks tough stance on school absence

'Get A Grip' - East Sussex County Council school attendance campaignPARENTS are being urged to ‘get a grip’ and ensure their child attends school every day.

East Sussex County Council has launched a hard-hitting campaign warning every day of school missed impacts on children’s education and their prospects in adult life. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on September 4, 2017 by karenb.

Award-winner Sandy is as passionate as ever

Sandy Berwald will receive an award in the Fostering Excellence AwardsTHE founder of a service which provides foster homes for some of the county’s most vulnerable children has been honoured with a national award.

Sandy Berwald, who heads up East Sussex County Council’s Special Placement Scheme, will receive the Outstanding Contribution by a Social Worker award in the Fostering Excellence Awards. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on September 1, 2017 by karenb.

Archive centre gives public an insight into conservation work

THE Keep archive centre is throwing open its doors to give the public the chance to find out about the conservation of Sussex’s historic artefacts.

Archive material celebrating science and architecture, held by The Keep’s partners, will be on display at the centre in Moulsecoomb on Saturday, September 9. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Archives, History on August 31, 2017 by karenb.

‘Take a minute, change a life’ and break the suicide stigma

Grassroots suicide preventionA SUICIDE prevention project has been launched in East Sussex – aimed at reducing suicide rates among men and busting the stigma which surrounds the issue.

The issue is being highlighted ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is running on Sunday, September 10 under the theme ‘Take a minute, change a life’. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on August 30, 2017 by karenb.

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