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Health and well-being - an Eastbourne perspective
Health and well-being is probably the most important issue that each of us are called upon to consider in our lifetime. However, as we get older, the question of health and well-being assumes even greater importance. For that reason the ESF feels that health and well-being should be one of its main priorities.
Do you have a complaint about private dental care?
Free and UK-wide, the Dental Complaints Service, which has been set up and is funded by the body that regulates UK dental professionals, works with you and your dental practitioner to put things right. Call its local rate hotline 08456-120540 to speak to a friendly adviser, or visit the Dental Compaints website
The Dental Complaints Service is an independent service funded by the General Dental Council.
Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The June issue ofthe HOSC newsletter in now available for download.
ESF joins ESSA in discussions with CSCI inspector
On 17th July at the Eastbourne T&G Centre, ESF committee member, Walter James, will be meeting an inspector from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) with other members of the ESSA Theme Group on Health and Community Care.
The topics for discussion will be:
- People are safeguarded
- People have access to preventative Care (older people)
- Leadership and commissioning
If you have any comments on any of these matters, e-mail Walter so that he can the more adequately represent the Forum at the meeting
Ageing: the best news for a billion years?
Free public lecture organised by the University of Brighton
Why could a 400-year-old clam help you live to a healthy old age? How can studying old pond snails help you remember your PIN number? Would Jeremy Clarkson love or loathe a car designed by older drivers? Hear the answers to these and other questions at a public lecture on Monday 14 July from one of Britain’s foremost experts on the ageing process.
David Tutt responds to ESF members' concerns over the Sovereign Centre swimming facilities (see below)
Thank you for taking the trouble to write to me on behalf of the Seniors Forum. I share their concern regarding the Sovereign Centre and also understand the importance of swimming to all age groups and the health benefits which this can bring.
A New Health Centre for Eastbourne
Government requires that by the end of the year each PCT should have developed one new Health Centre. This will provide as a minimum:
A bookable appointment service offering appointments to both registered and non registered patients, available from 8am till 8pm, 7 days a week
A walk in service available to anyone that is also accessible for the same hours.
ESF was recently invited to attend a focus group session to hear the PCT plans for this and give feedback on how the new Centre can best meet local needs
There is now a period of evaluation before tenders are invited in October to enable a start in the New Year
For more details contact us
ESF members voice concern over the Sovereign Centre swimming facilities
In response to the concerns expressed by several ESF members over the condition of the Sovereign Centre, in particular the condition of the swimming pool and changing areas, a letter was sent to the Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, Cllr. David Tutt.
Helping you through a hospital stay
If you need hospital treatment, the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has published a booklet entitled Helping you through a stay in hospital, which gives excellent advice on advance planning through to recovery.
The Commission for Social Care Inspection
Annual Report
The Commission for Social Care Inspection, England’s single social care regulator, has published (2008) its annual report on The State of Social Care in England for the year 2006-07.
Update - April 2008
It is encouraging to hear that this month, the NHS is to offer screening for illnesses for everyone aged 40 - 74 although at this stage it is unclear exactly when the scheme will come into operation.
