South Downs Health and Care

02/04/2026

💉 COVID vaccines are back from 13th April

We’ll be running local clinics to help you stay protected - quick, easy, and close to home.

👀 See what clinics are coming up:
https://www.sdhc.org.uk/covid-vaccination-service

📅 You’ll be able to book soon via the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

02/04/2026

🌟 Additional Private GP Appointments Available This Bank Holiday Weekend 🌟

If you find yourself needing to see a GP over the Bank Holiday weekend and your usual practice is closed, we’re here to help.

We’ve added additional private GP appointments this week so you can get the care you need without waiting until next Tuesday.

Booking is quick and easy:
https://online-booking.semble.io/?token=ed2aabfd65a2c325da7dd512fce2260f3d3a2ed6

Our private GPs are able to assist with a wide range of health needs, including:
✔️ Ongoing or new health concerns
✔️ Women’s and men’s health
✔️ Mental health and wellbeing
✔️ Blood tests & health checks
✔️ Joint & back pain
✔️ Skin conditions
…and much more.

Welcome to South Downs Health & Care in East Sussex. Better Health & Wellbeing. Today & Tomorrow.

21/03/2026

Meningitis outbreak: risk to Sussex residents very low.

You may have seen recent reports about a meningococcal disease (meningitis) outbreak in Kent. The strain behind cases in Kent has now been identified as Meningitis B (known as MenB).

Please be aware that the outbreak is currently contained only in Kent, despite some social media commentary regarding cases in Sussex and other areas.

The risk to Sussex residents is very low, however it is still important to be aware of symptoms and know when to seek help. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ for information on the symptoms of meningitis and what to do if you are concerned.

We are asking all patients, and accompanying family/carers, sent to one of our emergency departments via NHS 111 with suspected meningitis, to please ensure they wear a mask while in the hospital.

How to protect yourself
The best protection against meningitis is staying up to date with your free NHS vaccinations. Learn more about vaccinations on the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

20/03/2026

Last week, we were delighted to welcome the Future Ready students from Little Gate Farm to Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing for an inspiring employer‑encounter visit!

Experiences like this play a vital role in helping young people explore different career pathways, build confidence, and understand what a working environment can look and feel like.

See our Chief Operating Officer’s reflections on the visit and our ongoing partnership with Little Gate Farm below:

20/03/2026

Host your next event at Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing

From lectures and training days to workshops, meetings and community events, Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing offers a range of versatile, modern rooms suitable for groups of all sizes.

Available spaces include:
• Lecture Theatre – up to 200 guests
• Sports Hall – up to 250 guests
• Activity Room – perfect for children’s clubs and activities
• Meeting & Training Space – a practical, versatile rooms ideal for team meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Clinical Rooms – professional and private consultation spaces

Catering options are available, and NHS and charity partners receive 20% off standard rates.

Book today:
Call 01323 407400
Email info@hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org
Enquiry Form https://form.jotform.com/241964220944357

Visit www.hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org

19/03/2026

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

🗳️ Are you registered to vote?

Local elections are taking place on 7 May across East Sussex.

To take part, you must be registered before midnight on Monday 20 April.

Register online in just a few minutes: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

If you plan to vote in person, you’ll need to show photo ID. Accepted forms include:
• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional)
• Blue Badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• PASS‑accredited ID cards

Don’t have an accepted form of ID?
You can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before 5pm on Tuesday 28 April: www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

Be part of the decisions that shape your community- register to vote today.

Apply for photo ID to vote (Voter Authority Certificate) in some elections and referendums in Great Britain if you do not have an accepted form of ID.

07/02/2026

Struggling with aches, pain or movement that doesn’t feel quite right? 🤍

Our Wellness Clinic at Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing offers expert support to help you recover, move better and feel more like yourself again.

✨ Physiotherapy
✨ Sports Massage
✨ Acupuncture

📍 Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing, 1 Denton Road ,Eastbourne
🔗 Book your appointment here:
https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/new-physiotherapist-to-hillbrow-health-wellbeing/

06/02/2026

SDHC and Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing are delighted to announce a new partnership with Little Gate Farm! 🤝

Little Gate empowers adults with learning disabilities and autism to move into employment through personalised training and supported work placements.

As part of this collaboration, we’re welcoming Aspire students from Little Gate for a nine‑week placement. Their commitment to meaningful, sustainable employment aligns closely with our own mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Together, we’re championing the belief that purposeful work can transform lives- strengthening confidence, social connection, and overall quality of life.

Take a look at what this journey has meant to us- and to Holly, an Aspire student from Little Gate- as we share our experience so far 👇

03/02/2026

🌟 Extra Private GP Appointments Available This Week! 🌟

Good news- we’ve added additional private GP appointments this week to help you get the care you need, sooner. https://online-booking.semble.io/?token=ed2aabfd65a2c325da7dd512fce2260f3d3a2ed6

Our private GPs can support you with:
✔️ Ongoing or new health concerns
✔️ Women’s and men’s health
✔️ Mental health and wellbeing
✔️ Blood tests & health checks
✔️ Joint & back pain
✔️ Skin conditions
…and much more.

Take a look at what patients have shared about their experience:

Welcome to South Downs Health & Care in East Sussex. Better Health & Wellbeing. Today & Tomorrow.

30/01/2026

We’re proud to be Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing 💙

Home of the UK’s first medical health club membership, bringing fitness facilities and GP appointments together under one roof.

Created by Wave Active in partnership with South Downs Health and Care GP Federation, Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing represents a major step forward in preventative healthcare — where clinical and leisure professionals work side by side to help people stay healthier for longer.

Members benefit from seamless access to GP appointments in the same building as their gym, swimming pool and classes, making it easier than ever to take control of their health and wellbeing.

This is about shifting the focus from illness to prevention, giving our community access to high-quality medical advice alongside the facilities and support that help people stay well in the first place.

We’re proud to have this approach featured in The Argus and Hub News, highlighting how Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing is helping to shape the future of integrated health and wellbeing in our community.

You can read the full feature here: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25758898.medical-health-club-membership-launched-eastbourne/