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A Worthing community group has raised thousands of pounds for staff to buy Christmas presents for children in their care.

'That Christmas would’ve been ruined if it wasn’t for the team at Bluefin'

Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing looks after people with acute mental health problems. It forms part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Sussex NHS trust refuses to confirm or deny dementia services reports

Protect your little elves this Christmas

Spread cheer, not flu, this festive season: NHS Sussex encourages parents to get...

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NHS Sussex’s festive tip: choose MIUs to keep A&E free for urgent and critical c...

The image shows Sarah Bishop, Client Services Assistant, talking with 4SVS Client and friend.

Blind and sight impaired people invited to have their say on health inequalities...

Comedian, presenter and writer Harry Hill – who also presents Junior Bake Off – has been spearheading the campaign and recently released a video asking the nation to ‘don their aprons’ to support the charity’s work. Photo contributed

Celebrities back cooking challenge for Muscular Dystrophy

The team received a welcoming response from members of the community

Hep C testing in Hove South Asian community to find, test and treat anyone at ri...

Pressure is being put on the NHS to ‘make a cast iron commitment to reopening’ Zachary Merton Hospital. Leading the calls are councillors Alison Cooper and Shaun Gunner. Photo contributed

Councillors demand assurances from NHS trust after temporary closure of hospital

Southdowns Concert Band (contributed pic)

Southdowns Concert Band offer A Christmas Celebration

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Chichester MP Gillian Keegan applauds plans to build stroke centre

Zachary Merton Community Hospital, in Rustington, has taken the decision to ‘temporarily close the intermediate care unit’ – due to ‘compounding estate issues’. Photo: Google Street View

Building defects force closure of Sussex hospital as patients relocated

'To make the changes, and realise the benefits', it will mean that Worthing Hospital will 'no longer receive people who are experiencing a stroke'. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

People experiencing a stroke in Worthing will be taken to Chichester

An ambulance in wintry conditions

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

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NHS Sussex urges those with long term conditions to get life-saving protection a...

MenWalkTalk, a charity founded in Littlehampton and now operating across Sussex, London, Devon and Bassetlaw, wants to do more for men struggling to cope this festive season

Charity supporting men with mental health challenges launches Christmas campaign

David Villiers, manager at The Brooksteed, and Margaret Howard and Lindsay Scott from Broadwater Support Group & Community Hub with the naked Christmas tree they would like the community to decorate to raise money for a replacement defibrillator

Pub launches community Christmas tree to raise money for a defibrillator

Olympic champion Sally Gunnell with elves on the start line

Olympic champion inspires runners and walkers at Mental Elf fun run 2023

Cancer Research UK scientist at work

People urged to back cancer manifesto to avoid 2,600 future deaths every year in...

Florence Leppard, 11, from Haywards Heath performed onstage with Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts. Photo: Children with Cancer UK/ Tamlee Troy-Pryde

Haywards Heath cancer survivor Florence, 11, performs with Girls Aloud star

Haviland Day Services offer inclusive, fun and stimulating activities for people living with dementia. Picture: Guild Care

How Guild Care’s dementia services are making a difference in Worthing

Ellie Hale's production of A Christmas Carol

East Sussex production of A Christmas Carol set to raise money for the foodbanks

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Join us and be part of a major new research project about mental health support ...

Chailey Heritage Foundation's hydrotherapy pool helps relax and strengthen muscles, improve circulation and aid freedom of movement

Chailey Heritage Foundation launches week-long appeal to fund hydrotherapy pool

Cancer Research UK said its latest plan could prevent 20,000 cancer deaths a year in the UK by 2040

Cancer Research UK urges Sussex to back plan to stop thousands of deaths

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“Make getting protected against Covid at the top of your Christmas shopping list...

Lucas Cathcart plans to run 10 miles, cycle 100 miles and walk a million steps. Picture: Claire Cathcart

Three-part fundraising challenge to help children struggling with anxiety

People in the community can send a Christmas card to care homes at: The Goldbridge Bupa Care Home in Haywards Heath, Pendean house Bupa Care Home in Midhurst and Copper Beech Bupa Care Home in Uckfield

Sussex care homes call for Christmas cards – chance to send festive cheer

Ad Feature Find out about new luxury living care home opening in 2024

St Catherine’s Hospice new £19.5 million building at Pease Pottage. SR23112301 Photo S Robards/Nationalworld

St Catherine’s new state-of-the-art £20m hospice in pictures

St Catherine’s Hospice new £19.5 million building at Pease Pottage. SR23112301 Photo S Robards/Nationalworld

Video: St Catherine’s Hospice officially get keys for new £19.5 million building

St Richard's Hospital in Chichester

State of the art stroke services could come to Chichester hospital

Crawley Stories: Crawley teenager Ellee, right multidisciplinary artist Sarah Pimenta

Discovering Crawley Stories on walks around town

Kevin and Clare Kennedy

Ex Corrie star hoping to help more people overcome addiction

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Sussex secondary schools needed for NHS England's smoking and vaping survey

Lt.Col. Tania Cubison, medical director with James Lowell, chief executive officer, in front of The Guinea Pig Club Roll of Honour board at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead

West Sussex hospital achieves Veteran Aware accreditation

Lt.Col. Tania Cubison, Medical Director with James Lowell, Chief Executive Officer

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust accredited as Veteran Aware

Worthing council's cabinet member for culture and leisure, Rita Garner, and Melanie Tyerman outside the illuminated Worthing Town Hall

'It was a nice surprise because it looked amazing'

Judy Tilbury, 83, from Hassocks has become is a finalist for a prestigious award from UK charity Headway, the brain injury association

Hassocks resident, 83, becomes finalist for award after raising £30,000

Excess moisture that gets trapped can create the perfect breeding ground for mould

Mould warning after research shows how long Brighton residents spend on the sofa

The Paediatric Diagnostics Clinic has unveiled its new state-of-the-art, purpose-designed private clinic in Ifield

In photos – new state-of-the-art clinic for children opens in West Sussex

Theo from Cooksbridge, East Sussex

NHS Sussex calls on parents to know the signs and symptoms of RSV

Putting the choice in your hands when you need an emergency vet in Sussex. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Where to choose emergency care for your pet in Sussex

Horsham Hospital in Hurst Road - it used to have its own maternity department

Fresh demand for new Horsham hospital following maternity concerns

Goodwood Health Summit.

World leaders in nutrition and public health call for a food revolution at the i...

Maternity services at East Surrey Hospital did not always have enough staff which put the safety of mums and babies at risk

Maternity services at East Surrey Hospital downgraded

Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce members

A look inside Royal Sussex County Hospital's new Louisa Martindale Building

Carers Rights Day takes place at Dolphins Practice, Butlers Green Road, on Thursday, November 23 (9.30am to 5pm). Photo: Google Street View

Carers Rights Day – find out about support at special Haywards Heath event

Horsham MP Jeremy Quin is being urged to back an 'NHS rescue plan'

Horsham MP urged to back 'NHS rescue plan'

Horsham parents Antony and Annie Martin with Issy (16), Tilly (12) and Eve (19) after Issy was nominated for the Sun’s Young Hero award by her consultant

Horsham parents in fight to halt relocation of children's cancer services

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Hastings Borough Council. Picture: staff

Councillors back recommendations after highly critical report

Sussex Police are increasing domestic abuse safeguarding measures with their partners over Christmas

Sussex Police and partners step up domestic abuse safeguarding over Christmas

Mrs Lambert celebrating her 105th birthday.

Chichester retirement community celebrates resident’s 105th birthday