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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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Virtual wards have helped more than 5,418 people in Sussex to stay out of hospital and receive care at home since they opened in 2022.

A recent evaluation explored how virtual wards are supporting non-elective hospital activity across the South East.

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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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People with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) are at higher risk of other health conditions like diabetes and high bloood pressure.

People with an SMI, like Andrew, are invited to an annual physical health check to help spot other health problems early.

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Last week, Allied Health Professionals from across Sussex came together to celebrate, connect and reset.

Chief AHP Officer Stuart Palma and Chief Primary Care and Integration Officer Amy Galea reflect on a great day in this short video:

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Last chance to book your tickets for our exciting Deaf Awareness Week event on 11 May!

Join us, Brighton & Hove City Council and other partners to network, share your views and celebrate Deaf culture.

BSL interpreters will be available.

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We want people with a learning disability to have a healthy heart.

We have partnered with Speak Out to produce a range of films to help people learn about heart health and help healthcare professionals provide accessible services for their patients.

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A Sussex report found that 58% of deaths in people under 65 with a learning disability and/or autism could be caused by cardiovascular disease.

This needs to change. We have produced a suite of resources designed to raise awareness of heart health:

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Are you an Allied Health Professional in Sussex? Join us this time next week for our AHP conference!

Hear brilliant speakers from NHS England, NHS Horizons, BSMS as well as Chief Nurses and AHPs from our local NHS trusts.

Book your place: ow.ly/6mEF50Rm4B6

It was very exciting to launch our new short films and resources yesterday made with support from Speak Out and people with a learning disability and/or autism about having a healthy heart.

Thank you everyone for coming and to Duke of York's for hosting this wonderful event!

Our new Access Facilitator roles help people with severe mental illness (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) to have an annual #PhysicalHealthCheck .

Contact your GP surgery to book 📱📞

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Our CEO Adam Doyle was delighted to join University of Chichester Vice Chancellor Professor Jane Longmore at Bognor Regis yesterday.

During the visit they saw the brand new community diagnostic centre and the fantastic nursing school facilities which are developing the workforce of the future.

There's still time to book your ticket for the Sussex AHP conference on 1 May. 2 weeks and counting!

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Thinking about a healthcare career but not sure how to get started?

Join our careers webinar for young people on 12 June for information on career paths and upcoming opportunities, and to hear from local employers and education providers.

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We're excited to launch our new healthy hearts films for people with a learning disability and/or autism at Duke of York's cinema in Brighton this Sunday!

Join us: bit.ly/3xAkSax

And stay for a relaxed viewing of Disney's Wish: bit.ly/3Q34K7O

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