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Press releases 2006
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8 December 2006
Young people targeted in hazardous drinking campaign
Young people will be the target of a city-wide campaign to reduce harm through hazardous drinking.
8 December 2006
Don’t let the flu spoil Christmas
Residents of Brighton and Hove who are 65 years or over, or who suffer from certain long term conditions are being asked to get their free flu jab before Christmas.
5 December 2006
Local information service launched for patients with long term conditions
A local pharmacy will host a pilot information centre that supports those living with long term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and depression.
1 December 2006
Sussex Cancer Network wins national award for excellence
A service that helps plan and deliver services for patients receiving chemotherapy has been given a major national award for excellence in cancer care.
30 November 2006
City’s Low Vision Centre Wins Regional Health Award
Brighton and Hove’s Low Vision Service has won the category Excellence in Acute Care in the NHS South East Coast Best of Health Awards 2006. They beat off entries from colleagues in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
28 Novemeber 2006
New ideas for mental health day and vocational services
The local NHS is encouraging anyone interested in mental health to comment on new ideas for day and vocational services.
23 November 2006
Condom Concert – Advice for teenagers
Young people are invited to a 'Condom Concert' at the Pressure Point nightclub, 33 Richmond Place, on the 24 November. The concert hopes to raise awareness about the importance of safe sex.
20 November 2006
Children helped to manage their own health
Children and young people in Brighton and Hove living with long term conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, are being given the opportunity to take control of their symptoms.
17 November 2006
Smokers in Brighton and Hove challenged to just give up
The NHS Smokefree campaign has teamed up with Justgiving to launch the UK’s first ever national sponsored quit attempt.
31 October 2006
Patients helped to get more active more often
A physical activity scheme for patients is being piloted across Brighton and Hove.
30 October 2006
Low vision centre wins award for excellence
A service that helps people with poor vision make the most of their sight, has won an NHS regional award for excellence.
30 October 2006
Brighton cafe helps locals stop smoking
The NHS will be holding free stop smoking sessions at a local café across November and December.
24 October 2006
As Ramadan draws to a close, local residents are urged to book their free flu jab
Brighton and Hove City PCT is calling on residents of the city to get their flu jab, now that the Ramadan period has ended and winter approaches.
17 October 2006
The NHS Appointments Commission has appointed six non-executive directors for Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust.
12 October
Annual Health Check rating 05/06
Results of the first annual health check show that Brighton and Hove PCT is performing well with room for improvement.
12 October 2006
A recent survey by Asda looking at national trends in ‘green’ shopping behaviour shows that Brighton and Hove top the rest of the country with its organic shopping habits.
2 October 2006
People in Brighton and Hove most at risk from flu, continue to ignore health warnings
As the Department of Health today launches this year’s flu immunisation campaign, residents in Brighton and Hove who are most at risk are being urged to take up the free flu jab.
2 October 2006
Coldean pharmacist celebrated in national publication
Manish Suchak who runs the pharmacy in Coldean has long been respected by local people for the work he does...
21 September 2006
Eating the future - is our food costing the earth
Is our food costing the earth? The Brighton and Hove Food Partnership is offering you the opportunity to discuss the future of your food with a panel of experts...
21 September 2006
Cancer services improving in Sussex
Cancer services for patients in Sussex are improving, says a report released by the Sussex Cancer Network (SCN).
12 September 2006
GP asks to reduce practice area
A Hove GP practice has asked Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust to reduce the size of their practice area.
25 August 2006
Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust Chief Executive designate appointed
A chief executive designate, Darren Grayson, has been appointed to Brighton and Hove Teaching Primary Care Trust. He will take up his post on 1 October.
14 August 2006
New sight screening service for diabetics opens in Brighton
A new sight saving service for Brighton and Hove has opened at 175 Preston Road Surgery.
1 August 2006
New GP surgery opposite Pavilion
The Old Steine Surgery has moved round the corner into purpose built accomodation on the ground floor of The Glass Pavilion, the new residential development facing onto the Pavilion.
11 July 2006
People with low vision helped to remain independent
A new centre has opened in Brighton bringing together for the first time clinical diagnosis and social care support, as well as training and advice to help people with low vision maintain their independence.
3 July 2006
Look after yourself and others during hot weather
Many of us enjoy sunny weather but several hot days in a row can cause problems. During the current warm weather we are advising people to keep out of the heat if they can, take cool showers or baths, and drink water regularly. The heat can affect anyone, but babies and young children, older people and people on certain medication are more at risk.
26 June 2006
Fun in July - 'Celebrating Age' programme out now
July is festival fun time for older people in Brighton & Hove. Full details of ‘Celebrating Age’, the cultural festival, exhibitions and conference that will be taking the city by storm from 9-30 July are now available in the festival programme, which is being distributed across the city.
2 June 2006
City prepares for Refugee Week
The coverage of refugees and asylum-seekers by the media in Britain is the focus of a programme of events in Brighton & Hove to mark national Refugee Week from 18-25 June.
12 April 2006
Parents get sussed about drugs
A new website launched recently in Brighton & Hove, Sussed about Drugs is helping parents to learn more about the risks of drink and drugs..
6 April 2006
Confirmed cases of measles in Sussex
There have been confirmed cases of measles in Surrey and West Sussex.
3 April 2006
Dentist contracts secured for patients in Brighton and Hove
Practices across Brighton and Hove have given a 'thumbs up' to the new NHS dental contract last week.
8 March 2006
Give it a break stop smoking challenge
On national no smoking day – 8th March 2006 – young people all over Brighton and Hove will be challenged to ‘give it a break’.
2 March 2006
Drink and drugs danger message for youth
Local organisations in Brighton and Hove today launch a major drive to help raise awareness and reduce the harms caused by drink and drugs amongst young people.
1 March 2006
Non executives serve further term at PCT
Three non-executive directors will serve a further term on the board of Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust.
22 Febraury 2006
Smokers urged to join Britain's biggest quitting attempt
Two local radio stations are taking part in a unique nationwide radio campaign to help people quit smoking with the support of their local NHS Stop Smoking Service.
9 February 2006
Safer sex valentine's message for teenagers
Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) will be marking National Contraceptive Awareness Week (NCAW) and Valentine’s Day this year, by sending out 5,000 valentine’s cards to young people across Brighton and Hove, via youth clubs and sexual health services.
20 January 2006
Jean Spray re-appointed as Chair of Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust
Jean Spray has been re-appointed to serve as Chair of the Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust for a further year by the NHS Appointments Commission.