Bereavement
In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are three things that must be done in the first few days; Get a medical certificate from your GP ... [continue] Bereavement
Breast screening
For women between the ages of 50 and 70, three yearly invitations are issued for mammographic screening. If you have a family history of breast cancer in a first or ... [continue] Breast screening
Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Find NHS services near you
Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
Local & national support groups
The Information in this Directory has been compiled the PPG (Patient Participation Group) Age Concern (Hastings) Priory Meadow, Queens Road (01424) 440333 Alzheimers Society dementiaconnect@alzheimers.org.uk 0333 1503456 helpinghandshomecare.co.uk ... [continue] Local & national support groups
Local community information
Hastings Voluntary Action For all the latest news from the Hastings Voluntary Action Group, please click here. Hastings & Rother Rainbow Alliance Hastings & Rother Rainbow Alliance is an organisation working to support the ... [continue] Local community information
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.
Stop Smoking Service
QUIT51 is a local stop-smoking service for residents in East Sussex. If you are a smoker yourself call free on 0800 622 6968 or text “smokefree” to 66777 or email ... [continue] Stop Smoking Service
Health & Care Video Library
There are lots of information and advice videos in the Health and Care Video library funded by the NHS. The videos are reviewed regularly by NHS clinicians to ensure they ... [continue] Health & Care Video Library
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
