Struggling with feelings of anxiety or low mood?

Get free, confidential support any time, day or night by texting SUSSEX to 85258 to be connected to a trained volunteer who can help you with anything you're struggling with.

Type 2 diabetes can be serious if left untreated.

The good news is that you can reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from your local Healthier You programme.

Sign up for a free patient information session with @xylahealth:

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NHS services in Sussex are currently very busy, and we expect this to continue into the bank holiday weekend and half term holiday.

Please help us help you by choosing the right service for your needs.

Find services near you: ow.ly/Ozgk50ROJ5B

Save and share this important advice for staying safe in the water this summer 👇

A&E and ambulance services are for serious, life-threatening emergencies only.

If you need urgent care, avoid long wait times and visit your local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) for help with things like minor burns, eye problems, sprains and more.

Search 'get the right care Sussex'.

People with a learning disability and/or autism are more likely to experience heart disease than other groups.

That's why we've launched our 'healthy hearts' resources, designed in collaboration with Speak Out to help everybody stay healthy for longer.

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Please be aware that we are working with West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and other partners tonight as it hosts a training exercise at Chichester Cathedral. There will be a lot of emergency service activity in the area.

Our hospitals remain under significant pressure.

Please only attend A&E for life threatening situations. Otherwise, please consider alternatives such as NHS 111 or your local minor injury unit.

Find out how to get the right care, at the right time: sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/loca…

There's still time to book a COVID-19 booster if you are eligible.

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine for more information.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis and need to talk, the Staying Well team can help.

Find your local Staying Well service - in Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing at sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/staying-well-s…

For same-day medical advice this weekend, you can:

💊 Speak to a pharmacist
☎️ Call 111 or visit ow.ly/MvGt50RJTQW
🏥 Visit your local urgent care service

Find out more about what's available near you:

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Most GP practices need 3-5 working days to process a repeat prescription so this is your friendly reminder to check you have enough of any essential medicine to get you through the bank holiday weekend 💊

You're welcome!

Less than a month to go until our first ever virtual health and care careers event for young people.

Join Hannah and Matt for:

👍 Information and guidance
👍 Upcoming opportunities
👍 A chance to speak with local employers and education providers

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Outdoor swimming - a new mental health intervention?
It's all about #MomentsForMovement this week for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 . Here is a blog talking about the importance of #swimming for #mentalhealth as well as #physicalhealth :
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Our minor injuries unit has reduced staffing today (Thursday 16 May). This means you may have longer to wait than usual or we might ask you to visit another healthcare setting instead. We apologise for any inconvenience. Normal service will resume tomorrow.

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising. It spreads very easily and can cause serious problems for babies and young children.

If you are pregnant, you can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated.

Book through your GP or local maternity service.