South Downs Health and Care

18/01/2026

Need same or next day help with your mental health? Find your nearest Staying Well service - available in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing.

15/01/2026

Join us on Monday 19th January 2026, from 1–3pm, as we host the UK’s first Gentleness Day at Hillbrow.

Visit the foyer to get involved, meet the team from A Touch of Gentleness, and be part of a positive alternative to ‘Blue Monday’.

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

Helping children and young people to be active is about more than fitness - it supports confidence, wellbeing and lifelong healthy habits.

Our Children and Young People (CYP) Forum, led by Andy Wright at Active Sussex, will be celebrating its 6th anniversary in April.

It brings partners together to share learning, tackle inequalities and create more inclusive physical activity opportunities across Sussex.

Andy has written a blog exploring why the Forum matters and how collaboration can help more children and young people move more. We’re also inviting partners to join our next online CYP Forum on Monday, January 19, 9.30–11am.

Read the blog and find out how to get involved: https://www.activesussex.org/blog_posts/why-you-should-be-involved-in-the-active-sussex-children-and-young-people-cyp-forum/

12/01/2026

Lillian's Room, coming soon to Downs Leisure Centre. ✨

Launching early this year is Lillian's Room, a suite for those who have been inactive, suffered an injury or illness, or otherwise want to ease into being more mobile and active. 💪

With low impact, power-assisted machines, you can improve mobility and confidence, and gently transition back into exercise.

Lillian's Room can aid users by:

- Helping to manage symptoms of heart and vascular conditions
- Encouraging social interaction for a mental health boost
- Improving balance and flexibility

You can access Lillian's Room either on a pay-as-you-go basis, or with our new health membership! ❤️

Learn more and get started: https://waveactive.org/lilians-room/

08/01/2026

Quiz Night – This Saturday! 🧠

📍 Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing
⏰ Saturday 10th January @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Members and non-members welcome – bring a friend!

👥 Teams of up to 6
💷 £2.50 per person – pay on the night

A fun, relaxed evening – everyone welcome!

06/01/2026

We’re hosting free webinars on the benefits of intergenerational activities for organisations, from care homes to nurseries, that want to plan and host meaningful shared experiences.

Hear from guest speakers who’ve used activities such as crafting and gardening to connect generations, reduce loneliness in older adults, and support younger people to build confidence and communication skills.

Join us
📆 22 January or 4 & 10 February
➡️ Sign up here https://bit.ly/4aJKdQV

06/01/2026

Next saturday (10th January) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Eastbourne Crematorium is opening its doors to foster connection and healing through The Grief Café. The cafe provides a compassionate environment for anyone living with loss—whether recent or long past.

Led by grief coach Nikki, this supportive gathering emphasizes gentle care and shared understanding. .

If you would like further information please email: crematorium@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk, or call: 01323 761093.

06/01/2026

Hospice-based nurses and allied health professionals - join us at our March event for:

- knowledge exchange
- peer-to-peer support
- career development

Register here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wm-rrdn/t-mjoeqxo

06/01/2026

🏠 ❄️As temperatures remain low, staying warm at home is vital for your health and well-being. The Warm Home Check service is available to provide free, impartial advice and connect you to the necessary support to help you stay safe and well during this period.

If you or someone you know needs help staying warm, find out how the Warm Home Check service can help:

📞 Call: 0800 464 7307
📲 Text: ‘WARMHOME’ to 88440
🌐 More info: warmeastsussex.org.uk

06/01/2026

Need help in a mental health crisis? You can refer yourself directly to a Staying Well service in Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing. Open on New Year's Day from 5 - to 10.30pm. Find out more at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/staying-well-service


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