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Hospitals in Sussex are very busy this week, particularly in Brighton. If you need help that's urgent but not an emergency, pop in to Brighton Station Health Centre every day 8am-8pm. Not sure where to go? Contact NHS 111 by phone, via the NHS App or at
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@WeAreESCG @ESHTNHS She plans to apply for an apprenticeship in Occupational Therapy and says "it's amazing that this opportunity is available. This is the career path I want to follow." Find out more about T Levels: #TLevelThursday [2/2]
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Want to have your voice heard and help improve health and care services? Our new online youth panel is super easy to sign up to and use on any device. Panel member Lewis can help you get started. Watch a full walk through video here:
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6,921 patients were supported in virtual wards across Sussex in 2024. Virtual wards allow patients to get hospital-level care at home in familiar surroundings, helping speed up recovery while freeing up hospital beds for patients that need them most.
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Help your child brush twice a day from the moment their first tooth appears until they’re at least 7 years old. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice:
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This week, we are celebrating all things apprenticeships! Jana, Karen, Becky and Laura all work in GP practices across Sussex, learning new skills as they study for apprenticeships while continuing to care for patients. Read more about their journeys:
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If you think you need medical help right now, but it's not an emergency, NHS 111 can tell you what to do. Phone 111 for free to speak to a trained advisor any time, day or night or visit Find out more about local NHS services:
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Your local pharmacy can help with a range of minor illness this winter. Coughs, colds, tummy trouble and more, they're your first port of call and you can even get prescription medicines direct for certain conditions. Visit to find a pharmacy near you.
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More than half of people do not seek help after being raped or sexually assaulted. NHS Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) provide a safe space and dedicated care for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused.
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Please be careful in colder weather this weekend and wrap up warm to stay well. If you need health help, please save A&E for serious and life threatening emergencies. Visit our website for information on local NHS services:
🟡 A yellow cold alert has been issued from Fri 7 until Tues 11 Feb. Heat your home to at least 18 degrees and check on elderly friends and neighbours. Take care on icy pavements. Sign up to coldAlert for free notifications to your inbox or phone:
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We were delighted, with @ESHTNHS colleagues, to welcome Richard Meddings, Chair @NHSEngland to Eastbourne Hospital on Tuesday. He spoke with teams about supporting people who are frail in and out of hospital, and visited the Sussex Surgical Centre site, due to open this Spring.
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More help for people needing urgent dental support is available in Sussex. If you don’t have a dentist and need urgent help, contact the Sussex Dental Helpline who can book you an appointment at an NHS dentist with availability. Find out more:
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No one should experience sexism, sexual abuse or assault. We are proud signatories of the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, and today we have launched mandatory e-learning for all staff to help recognise misconduct, understand the impact and provide support.
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Today is World Cancer Day. Last month, we shared that the early detection of cancer in Sussex had risen to its highest ever level, thanks to initiatives like lung cancer screening. More than 18,000 CT scans have helped diagnose over 150 people with lung cancer since June 2022.
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RT @Edu_EastSussex: Joint statement from ESCC, NHS Sussex and the ESPCF: We welcome the findings of the Area SEND inspection report for E…
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