Community News Martlets on the move to Maycroft Manor as hospice rebuild begins Martlets, the much-loved hospice care charity for Brighton & Hove, is spreading its wings with a major £10m rebuild of its hospice site at Wayfield Avenue in Hove. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health New study to investigate the effectiveness of an online LGBTQ+ training course A new study led by the University of Birmingham will evaluate the effectiveness of an online training programme for improving social workers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs when working with LGBTQ+ young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Carers Support West Sussex becomes the first Carer organisation in the UK to earn the ‘Pride in Care’ quality mark in recognition of inclusivity Pride in Care is managed and awarded by Opening Doors – the organisation for older LGBTQ+ people in the UK – and is championed by Care England, with accompanying training endorsed by Skills for Care. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community New live-in care-giver at Kingsway Care Dee, who has been a Care Giver for more than 20 years, has joined the Kingsway Care team to bring warmth and joy to clients in Sussex. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Drag queens needed for Martlets Xmas Cards Martlets Hospice is on the hunt for drag queens to feature on the front of its 2021 Christmas cards, which will be sold in its shops and online. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Webinar on Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in Care Homes Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? Healthwatch online webinar on the Covid-19 vaccination roll out programme By Graham Robson • 1 min read