NHS in East Sussex - 2008 press releases H+R

5 November 2008 - Guide to local services published

A new guide, packed with information on improving your health and details of NHS services across your area, is published this week and will be dropping through your letterbox soon.

30 December 2008 - 'Catch It, Bin It, Kill It'

CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT, thats the message from the NHS in East Sussex to limit the spread of cold, flu and other viruses.

18 December 2008 - Using NHS services appropriately

People in East Sussex are being urged to make use of the full range of services available from the NHS and only dial 999 for an ambulance or visit hospital accident & emergency departments in an emergency.

16 December 2008 - Chlamydia test offered to all young people in East Sussex

All 16-25 year olds in East Sussex, 60,000 in total, will be getting some help through the post in the next few weeks to improve their sexual health.

9 December 2008 - New End of Life Care Strategy for East Sussex

People in East Sussex who have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness should have a choice when it comes to their end of life care, no matter what their age, condition, gender and beliefs OR where they live.

12 November 2008 - Cooking for One

A successful Cooking for One session was recently held by the Health Improvement Team of NHS Hastings and Rother in Hollington.

4 November 2008 - It's not too late for your flu jab!

Winter is upon us and so the NHS in East Sussex is reminding people that free flu vaccinations are still available to protect them over the coming months.

28 October 2008 - Stop smoking and save money

NHS Hastings and Rother is ready to help you improve your health and your bank balance, all at the same time.

24 October 2008 - Using technology to find out patient's views

Patients using health services in East Sussex are now able to tell the NHS how well those services are performing at the touch of button!

24 October 2008 - Young women urged to have vaccine that could prevent cervical cancer

Young women in East Sussex are being advised to protect themselves against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.

3 October 2008 - PCTs publish report on maternity services

Hastings and Rother and East Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trusts announce plans to take forward recommendations on maternity services in East Sussex

16 September 2008 - All welcome to attend AGM

Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust is holding its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 24th September, with all invited to attend.

15 September 2008 - Free electric blanket testing

Anyone who would like their electric blanket tested for free is invited to attend one of four sessions being hosted by Hastings and Rother PCT across Rother during October.

4 September 2008 - PCT press release re. maternity services

The East Sussex Primary Care Trusts (East Sussex Downs & Weald PCT and Hastings & Rother PCT) today received a copy of the decision from the Secretary of State for Health to accept the advice of the governments Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) on proposals for changes to maternity services in East Sussex.

4 September 2008 - IRP says Eastbourne must retain maternity services

The IRP, the independent expert on NHS service change, publishes a report today recommending that both Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital in Hastings must retain consultant-led maternity, special care baby and inpatient gynaecology services.

2 September 2008 - Improved service for patients with lung disease

Patients within Hastings and Rother suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) will now receive a more specialised service directly from their GP practice, thanks to new service specifications that are being introduced.

22 August 2008 - HPV vaccine udpate

All 17 and 18 year old girls in East Sussex are to be offered the HPV vaccine this year.

20 August 2008 - PCT wants your views on plans for local healthcare

Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust (PCT) wants to hear what you think about plans for local healthcare services over the next three years and beyond.

17 July 2008 - Clean your hands campaign launched

Hastings and Rother PCT has this week launched the Clean your hands campaign at its community hospitals in Bexhill and Rye.

7 July 2008 - Patients and public involved in planning new health centre

Members of the public are having input into the new Station Plaza Primary Care Centre through the Patient and Public Involvement group set up by Hastings and Rother PCT.

20 June 2008 - New Chief Executive appointed

Hastings and Rother & East Sussex Downs and Weald Primary Care Trusts have appointed a new Chief Executive to work across both organisations.

17 June 2008 - Falls Awareness Day

Local agencies will be on hand in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Tuesday 24th June to give information and advice to mark National Falls Awareness Day.

9 June 2008 - Men's Health Week

On Sunday 15th June the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, will become a must visit destination for all lads in the local area wanting to make sure they are in tip top health for the summer.

3 June 2008 - New Sidley Surgery opens for business

The new surgery of Dr Lawton & Partners in Sidley opened its doors to patients for the first time last month.

13 May 2008 - Nurse awarded Visiting Fellowship

A nurse consultant from Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Brighton.

17 April 2008 - New walk-in centre for Hastings

Hastings is to get a new Walk-In Health Centre offering treatment to anyone from 8 oclock in the morning to 8 oclock at night, seven days a week.

31 March 2008 - PCT launches campaign to reduce medicines wastage

Wasted medication is costing Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust over one million pounds every year, according to local health chiefs, as they unveil a major campaign to help reduce medicine wastage.

17 March 2008 - Raising awareness of tuberculosis

Staff from Hastings and Rother PCT will be marking this years World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, by holding a stall in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Wednesday 26th March.

10 March 2008 - Chief Executive to leave PCT in the summer

Nick Yeo, the Chief Executive of East Sussex Downs and Weald and Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trusts (PCTs), has been appointed as Chief Executive of Hampshire Partnership NHS Trust which provides services for people with mental health needs and people with learning disabilities.

7 February 2008 - New number for sexual health at Ore Clinic

The Sexual Health Department at the Ore Clinic in Hastings has a new telephone number.

2 December 2008 - Award for local NHS

NHS Hastings and Rother has received an award from the Department of Health in recognition of the time and energy staff have contributed to a programme to deliver equality and diversity improvements.

23 September 2008 - Family Safety Day in Sidley

Keeping safe and sound is the theme for a Family Safety Day being held in Sidley on Tuesday 28th October from 10am 3pm at Sidley Baptist Church.

10 September 2008 - Event to mark Continence Awareness Week

Experts from the Hastings and Rother Community Continence Advisory Service will be on hand at the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings on 19th September, doing their bit for Continence Awareness Week.