Health

HMT Norden House Care Home, in Littlehampton, West Sussex has gained two new Activity Coordinators.

Care home welcomes two activity co-ordinators to bring residents together

Patients across the South East are being supported to leave hospital safely and with the right help at home, as NHS teams step up efforts to improve discharge ahead of winter.

Patients across the South East are being supported to leave hospital safely and with the right help at home, as NHS teams step up efforts to improve discharge ahead of winter.

Scheme helping patients recover at home eases pressure on hospital beds

Tyrone Beane, with his wife Yvonne, praised the staff at the Princess Royal

Tyrone Beane, with his wife Yvonne, praised the staff at the Princess Royal

Man praises hospital staff after a visit which was like 'winning the lottery'

Meet the diabetic runner who uses exercise to help manage his condition

Wellington House protest at Hove Town Hall Monday 29 June - Sarah Booker-Lewis, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Wellington House protest at Hove Town Hall Monday 29 June - Sarah Booker-Lewis, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Brighton and Hove City Council

Fears mount for day centre as councillors advised to close it down

The discovery was made after Human Tissue Authority inspectors visited Worthing Hospital in July

The discovery was made after Human Tissue Authority inspectors visited Worthing Hospital in July

Body visible from public footpath after hospital door propped open in heatwave

A dedicated digital resource has been developed containing information about how to spot the signs that someone may be struggling.

A dedicated digital resource has been developed containing information about how to spot the signs that someone may be struggling.

One conversation could help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts

Benjamin Woods, 34, works as a gateline assistant for Southern.

Benjamin Woods, 34, works as a gateline assistant for Southern.

Railway worker saves man's life on railway tracks

Duncan Kerr (left) and Dave Peachey.

Duncan Kerr (left) and Dave Peachey.

Physiotherapy clinic acquired as health provider expands services

The Sussex Mindfulness Centre will now be known as Sussex Mindfulness and Compassion Centre (SMCC)

The Sussex Mindfulness Centre will now be known as Sussex Mindfulness and Compassion Centre (SMCC)

NHS staff offered more mindfulness training to support wellbeing

Staff and residents at Sycamore Grove in Stone Cross, Pevensey are celebrating because they have passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall ‘Good’ rating.

Staff and residents at Sycamore Grove in Stone Cross, Pevensey are celebrating because they have passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall ‘Good’ rating.

Care home celebrates 'Good' rating following latest inspection

Walkers who took part in the ‘Worthing Five Peaks Challenge’, organised by Olly’s Future, a national suicide prevention charity set up in memory of Oliver (Olly).

Walkers who took part in the ‘Worthing Five Peaks Challenge’, organised by Olly’s Future, a national suicide prevention charity set up in memory of Oliver (Olly).

Charity walk in memory of young man raises funds to help prevent suicide

James MacCleary MP.

James MacCleary MP.

MP demands one-year deadline to tackle 'shocking' NHS dental crisis

Worthing Table Tennis Club is delighted to announce the launch of a new dedicated table tennis session for people living with Parkinson’s.

Worthing Table Tennis Club is delighted to announce the launch of a new dedicated table tennis session for people living with Parkinson’s.

New table tennis sessions launched to support people with Parkinson's

ReBalance combines chair-based exercise with music, strength work, resistance bands, light weights, balance and coordination activities.

ReBalance combines chair-based exercise with music, strength work, resistance bands, light weights, balance and coordination activities.

MP to visit chair-based exercise class helping older adults stay active

New £21m health hub opens with two GP surgeries and leisure centre

The Worthing Integrated Care Centre was originally due to open in summer 2024

The Worthing Integrated Care Centre was originally due to open in summer 2024

Breakthrough identified in multi-million pound project after years of delays

Coleebri Health is offering appointments in homes, workplaces and care settings to
help reduce the time and travel involved in attending appointments.

Coleebri Health is offering appointments in homes, workplaces and care settings to
help reduce the time and travel involved in attending appointments.

Mobile blood testing service brings health checks to patients' homes

Queen Victoria Hospital is among England's highest-rated hospitals for patient experience.

Queen Victoria Hospital is among England's highest-rated hospitals for patient experience.

Hospital rated joint best in England for patient experience

The service was set up by Ruth Jacobs, Tia Bowman-Sims, and Kaya Giovanni, who met while working in CAMHS inpatient services.

The service was set up by Ruth Jacobs, Tia Bowman-Sims, and Kaya Giovanni, who met while working in CAMHS inpatient services.

Trio launch mental health service to give struggling families 'breathing space'

Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, has called for further investigations

Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, has called for further investigations

MP calls for trust-wide bullying probe after complaints from NHS staff

New resource helps schools measure impact of mental health support

Professor Ollie Minton, Consultant in End of Life Care and Palliative Medicine at UHSussex and co-lead of the study, wearing the virtual reality (VR) technology used in the trial.

Professor Ollie Minton, Consultant in End of Life Care and Palliative Medicine at UHSussex and co-lead of the study, wearing the virtual reality (VR) technology used in the trial.

Study finds virtual reality could improve wellbeing for cancer patients

Brian Bisase receiving his award at the Star Awards 2026.

Brian Bisase receiving his award at the Star Awards 2026.

Cancer surgeon receives patient experience award for exceptional care

The scene at Fitzroy Lodge in Windsor Road, Worthing

The scene at Fitzroy Lodge in Windsor Road, Worthing

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Mountain of furniture and sensitive records dumped outside former care home

Kirsty, a Food and Beverages Assistant, achieved her ten year long-service award.

Kirsty, a Food and Beverages Assistant, achieved her ten year long-service award.

Care home worker celebrated after decade of supporting residents

Splendid Care Group has recently completed a refurbishment of its therapeutic hydrotherapy pool.

Splendid Care Group has recently completed a refurbishment of its therapeutic hydrotherapy pool.

Refurbished hydrotherapy pool helps care home residents regain independence

Pregnant women and children across the South East are being encouraged to get their flu vaccine.

Pregnant women and children across the South East are being encouraged to get their flu vaccine.

Pregnant women and young children urged to get flu jab ahead of winter

Crawley Staying Well, located near County Oak Retail Park, is now open seven days a week from 3pm to midnight.

Crawley Staying Well, located near County Oak Retail Park, is now open seven days a week from 3pm to midnight.

Urgent mental health service extends opening hours to seven days a week

Brighton Racecourse.

Brighton Racecourse.

Moving memorial quilt tour remembers lives lost to suicide

Save Our Day Centre sign at Wellington House protest at Hove Town Hall Monday 29 June - Sarah Booker-Lewis, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Save Our Day Centre sign at Wellington House protest at Hove Town Hall Monday 29 June - Sarah Booker-Lewis, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Brighton and Hove City Council

Day centre for most vulnerable adults in city on the brink of closure

The Royal Sussex County Hospital

The Royal Sussex County Hospital

'New emergency mental health unit will be crucial for our city'

'I want him to have a legacy': Bereaved mum welcomes maternity review

Special teams from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have been practising their response to chemical incidents, thanks to community help in West Sussex.

Special teams from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have been practising their response to chemical incidents, thanks to community help in West Sussex.

Ambulance crews put to the test in simulated chemical emergency

Members of the Phoenix Stroke Club enjoying their cycling session.

Members of the Phoenix Stroke Club enjoying their cycling session.

Specialist cycling sessions help stroke survivors get back on bikes

Abby’s Heroes mascot Abbycorn came along to the Chichester store to thank Helmet City’s Managing Director Jennifer Holmes and the team for their support and pick up a cheque for the total amount raised.

Abby’s Heroes mascot Abbycorn came along to the Chichester store to thank Helmet City’s Managing Director Jennifer Holmes and the team for their support and pick up a cheque for the total amount raised.

Bike shop raises more than £7,000 for children with cancer

Social care staff shortlisted for national awards after ‘life-changing’ work

Patients with Crohn’s disease are now benefitting from a cutting-edge surgical procedure that is improving both their experience and outcomes.

Patients with Crohn’s disease are now benefitting from a cutting-edge surgical procedure that is improving both their experience and outcomes.

Pioneering Crohn’s disease surgery offered on NHS in Sussex

St Catherine’s Hospice has partnered with Local Hospice Lottery to raise £3.7 million over the next five years.

St Catherine’s Hospice has partnered with Local Hospice Lottery to raise £3.7 million over the next five years.

Hospice hopes to raise more than £3.7m through new lottery partnership

MPs raise concerns over 'neglected' patients with severe ME

All eligible young people in Sussex can now book their free first or second MenB vaccination online through the NHS National Booking Service.

All eligible young people in Sussex can now book their free first or second MenB vaccination online through the NHS National Booking Service.

Free meningitis vaccine bookings expanded ahead of university term

Former naval officer, Charles Wylie is challenging himself by taking on the Brighton zip-wire for his 93rd Birthday.

Former naval officer, Charles Wylie is challenging himself by taking on the Brighton zip-wire for his 93rd Birthday.

Former naval officer to take on new daring stunt for 93rd birthday

82-year-old Dr. Judy Benjamin set out from Land’s End on an extraordinary 550-mile journey across England.

82-year-old Dr. Judy Benjamin set out from Land’s End on an extraordinary 550-mile journey across England.

Woman with Alzheimer's takes on incredible 500-mile walking challenge

(Left) Mr Craig's daughter, Professor Cathy Craig

(Left) Mr Craig's daughter, Professor Cathy Craig

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Family speaks out on 'litany of problems' at hospital after grandfather's death

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Staff missed heart condition in 'catalogue of failures' before man's death

The awards were presented by the High Sheriffs of East and West Sussex, Michael Bedingfield and Gary Shipton respectively, attended by the Mayor of Lewes, Adrian Ross, representatives of St John Ambulance Sussex and members of NHS Blood and Transplant.

The awards were presented by the High Sheriffs of East and West Sussex, Michael Bedingfield and Gary Shipton respectively, attended by the Mayor of Lewes, Adrian Ross, representatives of St John Ambulance Sussex and members of NHS Blood and Transplant.

Moving ceremony honours loved ones whose organ donations saved lives

Lucy Rhoades (left) who saved her friend Leslie Sinoway (right) after she began choking on fish bone in a gastropub in Totnes, Devon.

Lucy Rhoades (left) who saved her friend Leslie Sinoway (right) after she began choking on fish bone in a gastropub in Totnes, Devon.

Friend saves woman's life after 'horrible' incident at gastropub

Residents are not simply cared for; they are known, valued and treated as individuals.

Residents are not simply cared for; they are known, valued and treated as individuals.

Upper Mead puts person-centred care at the heart of Henfield home

One You East Sussex supported by Wealden District Council is bringing the free NHS health check roadshow to communities across Wealden this autumn.

One You East Sussex supported by Wealden District Council is bringing the free NHS health check roadshow to communities across Wealden this autumn.

Free health check roadshow returning with appointments for residents

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne.

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne.

Charity ball to raise funds for ‘lollipops’ that could detect mouth cancer

Sons stroke could have been avoided

Sons stroke could have been avoided

Boy left on the brink of death after receiving 'disgusting' care in hospital

Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye, called the report's findings 'shocking'

Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye, called the report's findings 'shocking'

'Completely and utterly unacceptable' - MPs slam 'shocking' report into NHS trust

Conquest Hospital in St Leonards, seen in 2024

Conquest Hospital in St Leonards, seen in 2024

Hospital staff speak out about bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexism

Steve Brown and Care for Veterans resident Steve Boylan pictured with staff members and Steve’s father, Pete (top, centre)

Steve Brown and Care for Veterans resident Steve Boylan pictured with staff members and Steve’s father, Pete (top, centre)

Paralympian and TV presenter visits veteran care home in Worthing