Stay home (Again!)
We have done this before – and we can get through it again now! Due to rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus across the country a national lockdown has once again been put in place. It is vital at...
View ArticleMental health tools for young people
If you are struggling with your mental health, or know of a young person who is, we have some great tools to help. Coronavirus has had a big impact on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. From a...
View ArticleStay local, reinvent your walk
Current government rules state you can only go outside for exercise once per day and must stay local, meaning we may feel the need to get creative and reinvent our lockdown walk/exercise routine a...
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Build a mental health first aid kit
Like regular first aid, a mental health first aid kit is there as a first response. Instead of plasters and anti-septic cream, a mental health first aid kit it is a collection of strategies and...
View ArticleFeeling a bit…meh!? It could be Covid
For most of us the last year has felt like a long slog and with lockdown 3.0 the start to 2021 hasn’t been the easiest. As we approach almost a year of social distancing, lockdowns and everything else...
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Your community needs you!
If you are feeling like you’re at a bit of a loose end at the moment and you’ve tried everything else lockdown has to offer, volunteering can be a good way to keep yourself busy. Not only is it a way...
View ArticleCovid-19 vaccines: The facts
The facts about the Covid-19 vaccines, how safe it is, how it was developed so quickly, how to get there if you don’t have transport and what you need to do afterwards. You can also find out how to...
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Covid vaccination – a patient’s journey
Attending your vaccination appointment can be a daunting prospect for many – but it’s one of the most important steps in our fight against coronavirus. Thousands of people across East Sussex have...
View ArticleCalm down during the countdown
Vaccinations are going well, the number of Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions are reducing, and day by day we are all feeling a little more excited that the end (or at least 12 April) is in sight....
View ArticleSpring into Sobriety
It has been a long year and we are sure many of us may have reached for a glass of wine or pint of beer a little more frequently than we would normally. Alcohol Change UK is encouraging people to join...
View ArticleAdjusting to life after shielding – again!
Feeling unsure about venturing out again after months of shielding? We’ve got you covered with our tips for adjusting to life after shielding the second time around. We’ll tell you about help available...
View ArticleManaging post-pandemic anxiety
With the roadmap out of lockdown in action, it’s normal to experience post-pandemic anxiety. The last year has seen us avoid the outside world, social contact and public spaces so it makes sense those...
View ArticleKeep it going for National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month. We are all too familiar with the walks available to us given this past year, and I’m sure like us you’ve been trying to find new places to wander for a bit of variety....
View ArticleHow are you feeling?
Have you taken a moment recently to stop and check in on how you’re feeling? In the distraction of daily life, it can be easy to miss some of the signs our minds and bodies give us to slow down and...
View ArticleGet help with your mental health
Do you need some extra help with your mental health and wellbeing? You’re not alone – one in four of us each year will experience a mental health problem, and we know more people are struggling...
View ArticleUrgent help for your mental health
The fear, uncertainty and challenges posed by the last year have understandably had an impact on many people’s mental health and wellbeing. You might be struggling for the first time, or perhaps it’s...
View ArticleMental Health Awareness Week – 10-16 May
Mental Health Awareness Week, 10-16 May is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. The theme for this year is nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health. Being...
View ArticleProtect yourself from new variants of Covid-19
With the spread of the Indian variant of Covid-19 widely reported in the media it is unsurprising that some people might be feeling anxious. Infection rates in East Sussex remain very low, and at the...
View ArticleLiving with Long Covid
With lockdown restrictions lifting, more people getting vaccinated and positive cases remaining low, concerns about getting Covid-19 may be starting to feel like a distant memory. That is, unless...
View ArticleCheers to our volunteers
For Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) we want to say an enormous thank you to all volunteers across East Sussex. It goes without saying that volunteers have played an essential role in the pandemic response....
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