Health and Adult Social Care
Previously known as the Blood Pressure Association, this national UK charity is dedicated to lowering the nation's blood pressure to prevent disability and death from stroke and heart disease.
A national heart charity and independent funder of cardiovascular research. Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but they are leading the fight against it. Their research has helped transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions.
A national charity offering advice on keeping your feet healthy and treating common foot problems.
A national charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of people affected by, and at risk of, diabetes. They provide information, advocacy, help and peer support, so people with diabetes can manage their condition effectively.
A national charity run by insulin pump users and their families with a mission to help people access diabetes technology and support from the NHS.
An International site providing information on many aspects of diabetes especially for those experiencing adverse effects with GM 'human' insulin and advice for children and parents.
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk.
A local patient information website for Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital.
Diabetes Care for You is a service for adults living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and registered with a GP practice in the Brighton and Hove and High Weald, Lewes and Havens area. This service helps people to live well with diabetes by offering advice, support and help with diabetes management and meeting personalised goals.
Information about The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is a six week self management programme for people with any long term health condition which aims to equip people with the tools and skills to better manage their health & wellbeing and improve quality of life. Find out the topics covered on the programme and how you can refer yourself.
A community heart failure team that see patients who are over 18 years of age, that have a Brighton & Hove GP, with a confirmed diagnosis of heart failure by echo cardiogram.