Sir Ian McKellen among first to receive Covid-19 vaccine
81-year-old actor and LGBTQ+ activist, Sir Ian McKellen, is among the first to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine.
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Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust to receive £6 million to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals
The Trust will receive £6 million to carry out the work, which could include building new or refurbishing buildings to deliver key services, upgrading electrical infrastructure, improving ventilation systems and fire safety, and replacing hospital lifts.
Covid-19 vaccinations get underway in Sussex this week
The NHS in Sussex will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus this week, starting at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton
Trans teen in legal battle with NHS
An English 14-year-old trans boy, Reece (who has not disclosed his full name), is beginning legal proceedings against the NHS after delays to transitional treatment.
Have Your Say: Healthwatch launch health & care in lockdown 2 survey
“”The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn’t, and what people want from care in the future.”
Have your say: the future of Sussex’s hospitals
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WSHT) and Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH) are planning to merge in spring next year and are asking for the public to give their opinions on the move by completing a short survey that can be found online.
Have Your Say: NHS and local authorities in Sussex launch Covid-19 survey
The NHS and local authorities in Sussex would like to know about your experiences of health and care during the Covid-19 pandemic, so that they can improve the way services are provided in the future.