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Press releases 2007
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13 December 2007
New Cancer Scanner for Sussex Patients
Sussex cancer patients are to benefit from a new top of the range scanning facility - the only one of its type in the UK.
12 November 2007
Breathe easier at Churchill Square
The NHS will be holding an information stall at Churchill Square to mark World COPD Day on 14 November.
06 November 2007
Brighton and Hove invests over £6 million in public health
Twenty three local projects are to benefit from a £6million investment from Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT).
02 November 2007
New clinical leadership team for Brighton and Hove
A new team that works towards improving health services has been appointed by Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT).
02 November 2007
Older people reminded to prepare for the cold
The NHS is reminding older people to prepare for the cold as part of this year’s Keep Warm Keep Well campaign.
02 November 2007
A helping hand for those who care
Carers who look after those with drug or alcohol problems are being urged to come forward for help and support.
02 November 2007
Brighton's director of public health urges not to risk flu
The city’s director of public health is calling residents most at risk of the serious consequences of flu to take preventive action and get their free flu jab.
30 October 2007
How do you want the NHS to involve you?
Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) is asking members of the public, carers and community & voluntary groups how they would like to be involved and consulted with at a workshop at 12.30pm on 7 November at Brighton Racecourse.
17 October 2007
Brighton and Hove PCT annual health check result
In the Healthcare Commission’s annual health check Brighton and Hove PCT has been rated ‘fair’ for use of resources and ‘weak’ for quality of services.
15 October 2007
New test for patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis
GPs in the West of the city are piloting a new way of assessing whether a patient is at risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
15 October 2007
New home for breast screening service
Brighton & Hove and East Sussex Breast Service are to relocate to 177 Preston Road, Brighton.
28 September 2007
Right care, right time, right place
Every day 70 people go to A&E in Brighton when they could have been treated by their GP or local pharmacist or could have treated themselves with basic self-care, first aid and advice, freeing up A&E for the people who really need it.
28 September 2007
Tobacco age of sale rises to 18 on Monday
From Monday 1st October the tobacco age of sale will increase from 16 to 18 in the latest government step to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
19 September 2007
Local nurses receive award for exceptional patient care
Two local nurses have been recognised for their work in providing extra support, information and care for cancer patients in the Sussex Cancer Network Exceptional Care Awards.
14 September 2007
Local organisations invited to apply for health improving project bids
Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) is asking local organisations to come forward with ideas for bids that will improve the public’s health.
12 September 2007
Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust Annual General Meeting
Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) holds its fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 18h September when local people will have the opportunity to hear about health services in the city.
2 August 2007
Local practice nurse recognised for innovative stop smoking programme
A local practice nurse has been recognised for helping more people to quit smoking.
31 July 2007
New Sussex website for people affected by cancer
The Sussex Cancer Network has launched a new patient information website for people affected by cancer.
24 July 2007
Get your kids active this summer
A five week activity programme will be run in August for children aged 5-16 years.
10 July 207
Public meeting on health proposals
A public meeting to discuss the future of health services in Brighton and Hove will take place at 6.30pm on Thursday 26 July at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton.
10 July 2007
Local dental practice manager recognised in national award
Local practice manager Marie Hobden has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the development of the Surrenden Dental Practice in Brighton.
6 July 2007
Cancer patients to benefit from new prescription system
A new system that speeds up the issuing of chemotherapy prescriptions is to be used in local hospitals across the Sussex Cancer Network.
The grass is greener with Walk to School Week
The kids will reclaim the streets when roads are closed to traffic outside three Brighton & Hove schools in a project which may be the first of its kind in the country.
19 April
A brand new surgery is to be built on Carden Hill transforming local healthcare for fifteen thousand people.
17 April
Hazardous drinking campaign findings
During December young people were the target of a city-wide campaign to reduce harm through hazardous binge drinking.
29 March
For satisfying jobs and good work balance join the NHS
A national survey of staff working for the NHS has highlighted the primary care trust in Brighton and Hove as top of the league for staff training and development.
27 March
Brighton and Hove leads the way with patient info
People living with long term conditions or social care needs are to receive "information prescriptions" to guide them to relevant information about their condition.
21 March
100 day countdown to a smokefree Brighton and Hove
On Friday 23 March, Brighton and Hove will start a 100 day countdown to become a smokefree city.
12 March 2007
Hundreds of Brighton and Hove’s smokers prepare to quit on No Smoking Day
Hundreds of smokers across Brighton and Hove are taking the opportunity to quit smoking on No Smoking Day, Wednesday 14th March.
5 March 2007
Appointment of Brighton and Hove City Teaching PCT Chair
The Appointments Commission has appointed Julian Lee as Chair of Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) for four years, from 1 April 2007 - 31 March 2011.
29 February 2007
Racehill FC go through to South East footie final
A football club set up to help children become more active in the Queen’s Park area has beaten off 12 teams, to become champions in the Sussex Clubs for Young People’s Five-a-Side Tournament.
16 February 2007
Local food projects win bid for funding
A grant scheme has awarded £15,000 to boost healthy food projects in Brighton and Hove.
09 February 2007
Advice session for patients with cancer
A training session has been set up to help people with cancer or their carers, to find information on the internet.
05 February 2007
Get fit with the mayor this Saturday at Churchill Square!
If your New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2007 has fallen by the wayside, come down to Churchill Square shopping centre, lower level, on Saturday 10 February and find out how you can get involved in some exciting new activities.
30 January 2007
GP asks to reduce practice size
A Hove GP practice has asked Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust to reduce the size of their practice area.
30 January 2007
Keep warm and well on the coldest day of the year
30 January – officially the coldest day of the year – sees The Department of Health’s Keep Warm Keep Well campaign publish its top tips for a healthy winter.
22 January 2007
New ideas for voccational service
The local NHS is encouraging anyone interested in mental health to comment on new ideas for vocational services.