Find out about other local services and support available.
Care and Support
Peer support for parents struggling with mental wellbeing
Free peer support for mums, dads, birthing and non-birthing parents in person and remotely across East Sussex.
More information regarding support for families in East Sussex.
Learning Disability Community
Learning Disability Week is back, and this year’s theme is all about being seen, heard and valued.
Learning Disability Week 2024 runs from Monday 17 – Sunday 23 June.
Find out more information on this useful website: Learning Disability - Down syndrome - Williams syndrome | Mencap
Learning Disability Help Line : Get in touch
Easy Read Health Leaflets and Films
Visit the website for over 390 easy read resources on about 120 health conditions or topics.
www.easyhealth.org.uk – Easy Read Health Leaflets and Films
Annual Reviews:
- People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. This does not need to be the case.
- It is important that everyone over the age of 14 who is on their doctor’s learning disability register has an annual health check.
- An annual health check can help you stay well by talking to clinician about your health and finding any problems early, so they can be sorted out.
- You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact, most people have their annual health check when they are feeling well.
- If you are worried about seeing a doctor, or there is anything we can do to make your appointment better, let us know.
Let the surgery know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you, such as:
- putting an appointment at the beginning or end of the day, if you find it hard to be in a busy waiting room
- using pictures, large print or simpler words to say what’s happening
Talking therapies
If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.
A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly without a referral.
NHS talking therapies services offer:
- talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, other therapies, and guided self-help
- help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression
Mental health services and support for adults and young people
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or just want to feel happier, we are here to help.
Perinatal peer support for parents struggling mild to moderately with their mental health.
East Hastings Family Club
We are excited to announce the launch of the East Hastings Family Hub, the first in East Sussex.
Family Hubs will be the ‘go to’ place for families with children 0-19 (25 with SEND) to access support and activities within their local community.
Pregnancy and Baby Guide
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
FSN Charity-Supporting children, young people and families
FSN aims to provide effective and professional caring action for children and young people suffering the effects of poverty, disadvantage, neglect and abuse
NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
Did you know about NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service ?
We are participating in a new approach to improve access for patients to GP appointments. The aim is to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional, which may be a GP or a pharmacist.
From 30th January if your symptoms could be resolved by a booked consultation with the pharmacist instead of the GP, you will be given a same-day referral to a pharmacy of your choice.
We think this is a good thing. Once you see how great your local pharmacist is – they are highly trained and skilled clinicians experienced in treating minor illnesses – we don’t think you’ll look back.
This will also help us to free up GP appointments for people with more complex health needs and ensure that everyone gets treated at the right time, by the right healthcare professional.
We are keen to hear what you think and will be listening to your comments and feedback about your experience of using this service.
Self-care: Urinary tract infection (UTI) information
Please check the links below to see the latest advice if you think you may have a urinary tract infection.
UTI leaflet for older people and carers
UTI leaflet for women under 65
NHS Health A to Z
Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
Healthy living
NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.
Carers Support
Are you a Carer? If you are, please let us know – we may be able to help you.
Domestic abuse
You are not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, Refuge is here to support you.
CGL - CHANGE GROW LIVE
To help people change the directions of their lives, grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
Sexual Health Advice
Family Planning Association
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 0300 1237123
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
Emergency Contraception (morning after pill, IUD)
Your contraception guide available here
Sexual Health Clinic
Specialist sexual health services offer the complete range for contraceptive, sexual health and other services. For more information please visit their website: Hastings Clinic | East Sussex Sexual Health