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RESIDENTS in East Sussex can pick up a free pair of non-slip slippers at events to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs between September 15 and 19.
Public Health bosses at East Sussex County Council are running four public events to share advice on how older people can improve their balance with regular exercises, and hand out the free footwear to those attending. Continue reading
A SERIES of public roadshows aimed at targeting the illegal tobacco trade resulted in 13 raids and contraband being taken off the streets.
Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council were joined by a trio of specialist tobacco sniffer dogs at events on the streets of Hastings and Eastbourne. Continue reading
A SELECT group of East Sussex pupils are celebrating after pulling off a clean sweep of top GCSE grades under a new marking system.
Ten students from the county achieved three grade 9s in English language, English literature and maths – an achievement matched by only 2,000 youngsters across the country. Continue reading
PARENTS 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
THE 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
