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Persuading your Doctor something isn’t quite right - a carers perspective
When I went to see an expert about the concerns I had about my husband's memory, the Doctor was very dismissive. I came away from the...


Navigating the DoLS Process: A Wife’s Perspective
In August 2024, the nursing home asked for my consent to apply for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessment for my husband....

Getting Home from the Hospital: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever found yourself in a hospital outside of East Sussex—like Pembury Hospital in Kent—you might feel a bit lost about how to...


What Are Social Prescribers and How Can They Help You?
When we think about staying healthy, we often focus on doctors, medicine, or hitting the gym. But there’s so much more to well-being than...


Support for Parkinson's
Hi, I’m Becky Mitchener, and I’ve been a dedicated Parkinson’s Nurse for over 11 years. I specialise in supporting people living with...

What Is the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), and How Can It Help You?
Healthcare appointments and treatments can be stressful, especially when you or the person you care for has mobility issues or health...

How can the Frailty Team help me?
Please do not be put off by the name—frailty is a long-term condition, but it can be reversible, and people can move up and down the...

A guide to getting a dementia diagnosis
If you have any concerns about memory loss and disorientation, or notice subtle changes in your personality or someone close to you,...

What can a Dementia Support Worker do to help me?
What is this? Carers Breaks Engagement Team (or CBET) are a team from East Sussex County Council who support people living with dementia...


Support for people diagnosed with hearing or sight loss
Do you know someone who turns the TV up louder or struggles to hear on the phone? Or perhaps someone you care for has experienced changes...
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