Do you care for people with a learning disability? Learn how to spot the signs of deteriorating health quickly and communicate what you think has changed to get the right health care promptly. Sign up for a free training session on 5 September: orlo.uk/O1Owb

Our OT Assistant Fabienne Andre is going to be taking part in the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024! Her races will be shown or live streamed on channel 4 and the dates and times of them are as follows: T34 100m Final (Women’s)1st Sept 19:33 T34 800m Final (Women’s) 7th Sept 19:20

Even when it feels hard remember to show yourself kindness & compassion - you deserve it, always Pathfinder is a group of organisations offering advice, information & support services for people struggling with their mental health in West Sussex ⁠ ⁠️pathfinderwestsussex.org.uk

#ThoughtfulThursday: Sending a little message to someone might just make their day (or evening!) 😊

Have you tried our new S.O.F.A. workout yet? 🛋️ Get moving with Bill through the link below 👇

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Happy Sunday 💛

Our volunteer tutors are some of the kindest human beings you could ever meet...and kindness really does cost nothing and means everything :)

We're looking forward to the Paralympics & tonight's opening ceremony. Fabienne André is competing again this year. Fabienne is an Occupational Therapist at Sussex Community NHS We will definitely be tuning in to her races on 1st & 7th September-go Fabienne & Team GB! bit.ly/3X27i98

We talk about ways to get a good night's #sleep on our Living Well Programme course. The focus is often on our bedtime routines and what we do during the day. This article reminds us that our morning rituals can also be important in improving our #sleephygiene:

THIS WEEKEND! 🇬🇧🏅 Updated times for Fabs’ Paralympics races as below… Let’s all cheer her on! You can do it Fabs! All of your Chailey Clinical, Chailey Heritage Foundation and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust colleagues, patients and families are right behind you! ❤️

A little bit of #chronicillness #olympic humour to ease us into the weekend! #Paralympics2024

Assistive technology opens up opportunities for physical activity, including for persons with disabilities, leading to improved health. The #Paralympics prove that access to sports isn't just a possible reality - it's a joyful path to better #HealthForAll. Read the Global

Hello September 🙂

High blood pressure can lead to stroke, kidney disease, heart attacks and more. You have the power to successfully manage your blood pressure - but only if you #KnowYourNumbers. Check your blood pressure at home with a home monitor or at your GP practice or pharmacy.

Did you know you can get mental health support in Sussex by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option? There are many ways to access mental health support. To find out what might be best for you check out our article: healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

September is #PainAwarenessMonthis raising awareness of pain and pain management. • • • • • #BNightsCRPS #CRPS #crpsawareness #crpswarrior #crpslife #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPSisReal

Self Care September - Day 4: Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept… #SelfCareSeptember

"The way you speak you yourself matters." This is so very true. Positive Thinking is a topic we cover on our Living Well Programme. Try noticing when you are speaking negatively to or about yourself this week-then try to reframe that into something more positive.

We have new online course dates for our Living Well Programme course, available for booking now! Further information and a self-referral form are available on our webpage at: sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/livingwell Or book straight onto a course here: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LivingWellBo… West Sussex Libraries