Hospice propose ‘cottage hospices’ to care for terminally ill patients
Hospice in the Weald based at Pembury is proposing to open a string of Cottage Hospices to give terminally ill patients access to expert...
New NHS Trust provides community healthcare in Crowborough
From Sunday (1st November) Sussex Community NHS Trust will provide adult community services including district nursing, the minor injuries unit and intermediate care beds...
Parents advised to limit children’s snacks
Families across East Sussex are being encouraged to get their New Year off to a healthy start by reducing the amount of sugar they...
Missing Crowborough man has been found
Sussex Police have confirmed that missing Crowborough man Christopher Webb has been found.
They thank people for their assistance.
New morning-after Pill
A new morning-after pill which can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex is now available to women in East Sussex.
The EllaOne...
Group which commissions health services in our area to form an alliance
The High Weald Lewes Havens Clinical Commissioning Group, which plans and buys primary health services in our area, has formed an alliance with three adjoining Groups in Sussex,...
Proposals to save almost £10 million from the adult social care budget
A consultation has been launched to give service-users, residents and partners the opportunity to comment on the impact of the proposals.
The launch follows approval...
Survey of maternity services in East Sussex
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust which runs maternity services in the county is undertaking a user survey to help gain a greater understanding of...
Nearest stroke centre likely to be over 40 minutes away
The NHS in Kent and Medway have now published their preferred option for three new specialist ‘hyper acute stroke units’. They are proposing that the...
Award-winning film to be screened at free dementia awareness event in Crowborough
An award-winning documentary will be screened at a free event to promote understanding and awareness of dementia, hosted by NHS High Weald Lewes Havens...