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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
SHOPPERS buying for youngsters this Christmas are being urged to follow a ‘five-point plan’ to ensure their child’s toys are safe.
As the festive season gets into full-swing, children are eagerly anticipating opening their gifts from Santa, but the safety of a toy is likely to be low on the list of priorities of an excited child. Continue reading
THE start of work on a multi-million pound development to enable older people to live independently in the community was marked with an official ceremony.
The first sod was turned at the Battle Road site in Hailsham, which will provide extra care housing for older people with care and support needs. Continue reading
CHANGES to supported bus services and concessionary bus passes in East Sussex have been approved by senior councillors.
East Sussex County Council’s cabinet voted to press ahead with a series of changes aimed at reducing the authority’s transport budget by £2.23 million over the next three years. Continue reading
EAST Sussex Highways beat off competition from 500 entries to win a prestigious international award for an innovative resurfacing project.
The reconstruction and resurfacing of the A275 Sheffield Green Road won the Gold Green Apple Award in recognition of environmental practices. Continue reading
