Advice and Information

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.

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. As this number is set to increase, understanding what support is available for you or a loved one following a Dementia diagnosis is important.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The My Choice booklet is an information resource for people living with dementia published in May 2024. The booklet offers people the information they need to help them live well following a diagnosis of dementia.

Sussex residents who are feeling anxious, stressed or struggling with loneliness or depression can now access support from a qualified mental health professional by text.

We have created some factsheets providing information on how to access key health and care services in East Sussex, and what help may be available with the costs of accessing healthcare.