General News Use NHS Walk-in Centre at station to free up A&E this Xmas NHS bosses urge local people and visitors to use the Brighton Station Health Centre for treating minor illnesses and injuries this Christmas, helping free up emergency care services for those most in need. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News 7.487 sign petition to save Sussex Beacon from closure A petition to ‘save’ the Sussex Beacon, whose care provision was recently described by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Outstanding’ has now been signed by 7.487 people. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Greens fight to expose ‘secret’ NHS privatisation plan Green Councillors have this week successfully required that plans to drastically cut spending and reduce levels of local NHS services, undergo better scrutiny. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Public meeting to discuss NHS changes There will be a public meeting on June 30 from 7-9pm in St George’s Church, Kemptown to discuss how impending changes to the NHS may affect you and your family. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health Being homophobically bullied at work? Do you work in the National Health Service and suffer from homophobic bullying in the work place or are you being discriminated against because of your gender or sexuality? By Besi • 1 min read
Health Shadow Health Minister answers questions about Labour’s plans for the NHS Over 60 local residents and healthcare workers including GPs had the chance to question Shadow Health Minister Liz Kendall about Labour’s plans for the NHS yesterday. The event which took place in Whitehawk was hosted by Nancy Platts, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peaceh By Besi • 2 min read
General News Unpredictable flu season expected this winter Public Health England have launched a national seasonal flu campaign, encouraging uptake of the flu vaccine among the most at-risk groups. The campaign – across press, radio and online channels – targets people of all ages with a health condition, pregnant women and parents of children aged 2 to 4. By Besi • 3 min read
