People in East Sussex living with diabetes are invited to an interactive workshop on 30 October, to help develop an online patient record that can help you to manage your health.

At the free event the group will look at the potential benefits and issues with ‘My Health Record’, and you’ll have a chance to share your views to influence how it works.

The event is being run jointly by the local NHS and Diabetes UK. Refreshments will be provided. Book your place.

This Stoptober, smokers are being encouraged to end a bad relationship and split up with smoking for 28 days.

If you’re a smoker, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health and the health of those around you. Stoptober is encouraging you to become part of the movement and join thousands of people who are splitting up with smoking this October. If you make it to 28 days, you’re five times more likely to stay smoke free.

Get support to quit.

Having the free flu jab could stop vulnerable people ending up in hospital, or even dying, this winter.

Allison Cannon, Chief Nurse Officer for East Surrey and Sussex Clinical Commissioning Groups, says:  “Flu is potentially a very serious illness, and the flu vaccine is the single best way to protect yourself and help ease pressures on your local NHS.''

Are you eligible for a free flu jab? Find out how to get one.

East Sussex County Council’s Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health has made a decision on the savings proposals to change how the council provide subsidies for meals in the community, and support for working age adults.

Both savings proposals underwent 10 week consultations and Equality Impact Assessments, which informed the decision.

Read the news story on the changes and what happens next.

Would you like to share your experience of social care services or of being a carer to help shape social work education and training?

Recovery Partners is looking for people to join their Experts by Experience network. By joining the network you'll help shape social work education and training, while also developing your own confidence, experience and skills.

Read more about what it involves and how to get in touch.

Change Grow Live, who run the East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (STAR) and local GP surgeries in Hastings recently ran a pilot scheme to support people to reduce their intake of prescribed opiate medication.  

The results were startling in many cases, with people who weaned from opiates reporting an improved quality of life, significant reductions in their levels of anxiety, improved sleep and no increase in pain.

Learn more about the pilot.