Advice and Information

If you struggle with everyday tasks, due to a disability or a health condition you may be able to get support in the form of home adaptations or equipment to help you to use or move around your home.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care, what support it may offer and how to pay for it.

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

Healthwatch East Sussex’s Information and Signposting service helps people to access the right health and social care services for their needs. We also enable people to share their experiences or make a complaint about a service they have used.

We have heard about the experiences of people with dementia being admitted to hospital. This article provides guidance about support available.

Feeling unable to cope, worried you may hurt yourself or somebody else and/or experiencing suicidal feelings?

Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation.

However, most organ and tissue donations come from people who have died.

By registering to become an organ donor you have the option to donate organs such as your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small bowel.  All these forms of donation can greatly enhance or even save the life of someone in need.

Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

People tell us that changes to local GP practices – such as mergers, closures and boundary changes – are often a source of anxiety or concern.

During the summer, many of us enjoy the warmer weather, but there are potential risks to our health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual.

Our guide aims to help you understand what 'You and your general practice' is and why it's important for patients.

Understanding the Accessible Information Standard can help make sure you or loved ones get information or support which meets your needs.

Cold weather comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.