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Press releases 2009
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14 December 2009
New antiviral collection points in Brighton and Hove
People needing to collect antiviral medicine for friends or relatives with Swine Flu can now choose from seven pharmacies across Brighton and Hove.
27 November 2009
Hands-on approach at Whitehawk surgery development
Alan McCarthy, NHS Brighton and Hove’s new chair, took a hands-on approach to his first public engagement since taking up his new role at the start of November.
20 November 2009
Help us make a difference to mental health care
Have your say on plans for adult and older people's mental health services in Brighton and Hove
16 November 2009
Over 2,000 doctors in Brighton now have a Licence to Practise
Doctors in Brighton are making history today as the biggest change in medical regulation since the first medical register was published 150 years ago is rolled out.
12 November 2009
People most at risk from swine flu encouraged to have vaccination
Four priority groups have been identified by the Department of Health as those most at risk, and people in these groups are starting to be contacted by their GP.
3 November 2009
Appointment of Alan McCarthy as Chair
Alan McCarthy has been appointed as the Chair of NHS Brighton and Hove.
22 October 2009
Care Quality chair praises NHS Brighton and Hove
NHS Brighton and Hove has been praised as one of the most improved primary care trusts in England.
22 October 2009
Gypsy and traveller families using the NHS
Better communication is needed between front line NHS staff and Gypsy and Traveller families, says a new study commissioned by NHS Brighton and Hove.
14 October 2009
Update on Swine Flu vaccination programme
We expect local GPs to begin offering swine flu vaccination to those in priority 'at risk' groups in the next few weeks. The primary aim of vaccination is to protect the person who receives the vaccine, but vaccinated individuals are also less likely to be a source of infection to others.
2 October 2009
Outrageous Shoes Rally to Stamp out Stigma on World Mental Health Day!
People in Brighton and Hove are being invited to join in a seafront walk of solidarity to end discrimination and stigma towards lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people who have mental health problems.
29 September
Have your say on health and council services in Brighton and Hove
Public meetings will allow people to share their views and help ensure that services are accessible to everyone in the city.
21 September 2009
Local people help plan personality disorder services
More than 370 people and organisations have helped the NHS shape services for people with complex personality disorder.
18 September 2009
GPs deal on Swine Flu vaccination
People in the ‘at risk’ groups for swine flu will be able to receive their vaccinations against the virus at their local doctors’ surgery, thanks to an agreement made this week (Tuesday 15 September, 2009).
11 September 2009
Survey launched on adult mental health services
Brighton and Hove residents are being offered the chance to shape adult mental health care in the city for the next five years.
26 August 2009
Public asked to help shape future of local ambulance service
Local people can learn how to save a life and have their say on the future of the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SECAmb) at a meeting in Brighton on 8 September.
13 August 2009
Pandemic vaccine priority for most at risk
The priority groups who will be first in line for vaccination against swine flu will include pregnant women, frontline health and social care workers, and everyone in at-risk groups aged over six months, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.
12 August 2009
Parents to be told their child's weight
Brighton and Hove parents with children who have just finished Year 6 are being notified by letter of their child’s weight as part of the National Child Measurement Programme which happens each year in every school around the country in reception year and Year 6.
11 August 2009
Online maternity survey launches
New mums and their partners in Brighton and Hove are being invited to go online to help shape the future of the city’s maternity services.
11 August 2009
Reappointment of audit chair and two non-executive directors
The audit chair and two non-executive directors of NHS Brighton and Hove have been reappointed to the Board until September 2013.
10 August 2009
Swine flu - Advice for mass gatherings
With the start of the football season and a number of large scale events over the summer, it is important we all know how best to protect ourselves.
7 August 2009
NHS summary care records to improve patient care in Brighton
Patients in Brighton and Hove will receive faster, more efficient healthcare services with the introduction of NHS summary care records.
6 August 2009
Phone a 'flu friend' service launches across Sussex
A helpline has been set up to help vulnerable people should they become ill with flu.
24 July 2009
Young women urged to vaccinate against cervical cancer
Thousands of young women in Brighton and Hove are being urged to arm themselves against cervical cancer by accepting vaccinations offered through their GP surgery.
24 July 2009
National Pandemic Flu Service goes live
A new self-care service which will give people with pandemic swine flu symptoms fast access to antivirals was launched yesterday by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
17 July 2009
NHS Brighton and Hove Chair Julian Lee will leave the PCT on 1st August to take up the role of Chair at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH).
6 July 2009
Everyone in Sussex urged to find their 'Flu Friends'
As the number of new confirmed cases of swine flu continues to rise steadily across the UK, now is the time to identify a number of family members or friends who could help you if you become unwell.
2 July 2009
New mental health court service launched in Brighton
A court dealing specifically with offenders with mental health problems was launched by Justice Secretary Jack Straw today.
30 June 2009
Brighton Station Health Centre on track for opening
A new health centre on Queens Road, Brighton, offering early morning, evening and weekend doctors’ appointments and a walk-in service opens on Wednesday 1st July.
30 June 2009
Poorest city residents likely to die 9 years earlier
New statistics published on Tuesday 30 June highlight the stark impact of deprivation and unhealthy lifestyle choices on Brighton and Hove residents.
15 June 2009
Second case of Swine Flu confirmed in Brighton and Hove
The Health Protection Agency has confirmed a second case of Swine Flu in Brighton and Hove.
1 June 2009
Local NHS asks parents to smoke outdoors to protect children
NHS Brighton and Hove launches its 2009 Smokefree Homes campaign this week.
23 May 2009
Case of Swine Flu confirmed within Sussex region
One case of swine flu in the city of Brighton and Hove has today been confirmed by the Health Protection Agency.
12 May 2009
NHS urges parents to protect children against measles
Last month in Brighton and Hove 26 children caught measles and some have been so unwell they have needed treatment in the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.
6 May 2009
Consultation on Carers Strategy
If you are a carer, former carer or a professional working with carers you may wish to comment on the draft strategy currently being developed by Brighton & Hove City Council and the Primary Care Trust.
22 April 2009
City wide breastfeeding support programme launches
The first co-ordinated programme to encourage and support mothers to breastfeed in the city is launched this week .
15 April 2009
'Have your say' about mental health services for people with personality disorder
On April 20th 2009, the South East Coast, East of England, South Central and London regions will launch a consultation on how to improve services for people with severe personality disorder.
25 March 2009
Local NHS staff give thumbs-up to their employer
Staff employed by NHS Brighton and Hove have given their organisation the ultimate vote of confidence.
23 March 2009
Students welcome bear facts about booze
A 5’9” tall panda called Randy is proving a hit with local university students – and good for their health as well.
23 March 2009
Jade Goody's tragedy created local increase in cervical cancer screening
Publicity surrounding the fate of the late reality TV celebrity Jade Goody has led to a rise of at least 20 per cent in the number of local women being screened for cervical cancer.
20 March 2009
Local NHS wants to talk to mums and dads
The local NHS wants to hear what healthcare was like for mums and dads during pregnancy, birth and after birth at NHS event ‘shaping maternity services’ on Wednesday 25 March, 10am-3pm, Brighton Hilton Metropole hotel.
19 March 2009
NHS campervan touring Brighton and Hove
A bright pink NHS campervan will be touring Brighton and Hove at locations including Brighton station, Churchill Square and Hove Tesco from Tuesday 24 March to Friday 27 March inviting local people to take a seat inside the bus and to talk about their experience of NHS healthcare.
19 March 2009
Local NHS wants you to go bowling
Play Nintendo Wii bowling, drink a smoothie, see your children jump aboard the play bus and dance at baby boogie on Healthy Living Day at Jubilee library, Brighton, 10am-4pm, Tuesday 24 March.
19 March 2009
Notice of temporary closure for Lewes emergency dental service
Lewes emergency dental service will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 March formodernisation work to the building, with alternative arrangements in place for people who need urgent dental treatment.
Friday 13 February 2009
Popular opinion wrongly has it there are very few dentists accepting NHS patients and so the local NHS in Brighton and Hove want residents to know there are actually plenty of NHS places available.
6 January 2009
More than thirty five thousand patients in Brighton and Hove are being asked for their views on how to improve family doctor services.
5 January 2009
Free NHS stop smoking drop-ins for New Year quitters
Brighton and Hove Albion mascot ‘Gully the Seagull’ is planning to swoop into Brighton railway station to kick-start a series of free drop-in NHS stop smoking sessions.