A proud moment today renewing our Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for our support for the Armed Forces community.

Thank you Col Mark Siebenaller South East RFCA for presenting the award to CEO Adam Doyle, Chief People Officer Mark Smith and Kate Parkin NHS Armed Forces Network (Sussex, Kent & Medway).

Spring into action and book your next COVID-19 vaccine if you are eligible.

Use the NHS App or go online to nhs.uk/book-vaccine

Appointments will start from 22 April. You don't need to wait to be invited.

NHS 111 can help if you think you need medical help right now.

💻 Visit 111.nhs.uk

📞 Call 111

📱 Or use the NHS App

They can direct you to the best place to get help if you cannot contact your GP, or when your GP is closed.

Life changes like moving home can affect our ability to connect with others Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. For more support and advice⬇️
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There are a range of NHS services in Sussex, including pharmacies, GP practices and Urgent Treatment Centres.

Each service can help with different conditions. Please make the right choice and use A&E only if your condition is life-threatening.

sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/loca…

We have officially launched our new Trust website! Our user-friendly and accessible website provides an online presence that supports the compassionate care our staff deliver. Check it out here: sussexcommunity.nhs.uk

The FIT test is important in helping to improve the diagnosis of bowel cancer in symptomatic patients. Find resources and information about FIT for primary care colleagues here: ow.ly/CQ4h50RanlF #bowelcancerawarenessmonth
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The NHS App helps Louisa to book doctor's appointments, order repeat prescriptions and find health services near her.

Find out how it could help you take control of your health in just a few taps.

nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Approximately 153,000 people are living with Parkinson’s in the UK, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Our Parkinson’s disease nurse Leanne (right) works very closely with Tej (left), our consultant geriatrician, running our Parkinson’s service...

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We are delighted to announce that two projects from our digital transformation programme Our Care Connected have been shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ Digital Awards.

Find out how they are empowering patients and supporting elective recovery through digital:

sussex.ics.nhs.uk/digital-transf…

Another project receiving funding from the NHS Sussex News Prevention and Personalised Care team is an exercise class in Bognor Regis, working with Age UK.

The class has helped older residents with long-term health conditions be more active.

Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=s72nDA…

Looking forward to supporting this great event during Deaf Awareness Week.

Come along for a morning of networking, sharing your views and celebrating Deaf culture.

BSL interpreters will be available.

If your little one needs help during the Easter holidays, contact NHS 111 for medical advice and to be signposted to the most appropriate service.

Please save A&E for saving lives.

In Brighton today, working on what good looks like for stroke survivors and carers (and lived experience volunteers) to build a personalised ‘life with stroke’ service. #rebuildinglivesafterstroke #improvinglivestogether Say Aphasia Michelle Long Stroke Association NHS Sussex News

Andrew shares his experience of having a #PhysicalHealthCheck , and how it's helped him.

If you have a severe mental illness, and you are on your GP’s SMI Register, contact your GP surgery to book your free health check.

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Healthcare partners in Crawley have been testing out a new of working with local residents.

The Crawley programme is helping to break down barriers to health services and improve healthcare workers' awareness of cultural differences in the community.

sussex.ics.nhs.uk/improving-live…

Eid Mubarak to our colleagues, patients and local community who are celebrating the end of Ramadan.

We wish you all a joyful time celebrating with loved ones.

Eid Mubarak to our colleagues and friends who are celebrating, as Ramadan comes to an end. 🌙

May this Eid bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone.

We wish you a blessed and joyous time celebrating to mark the end of this holy month. 💙

Brighton project Act on Cancer Together are encouraging people to get to know the symptoms of bowel cancer this April as it could save your life.

Visit nhs.uk/conditions/bow… to find out more.

If you are aged between 54 and 74, you can also access a free bowel cancer screening kit.