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Last Orders for young people in Arun

24/02/2009 Hundreds of young people will be coming face to face with the consequences of binge drinking this week.

Young people encouraged to play it safe as new study shows one in three ‘admit to drunken sex’

23/02/2009 Young people in West Sussex are being encouraged to think responsibly about their sexual health as a new study is published today.

Patient Safety is A.C.E.

19/02/2009 Leading health specialists and front line staff are meeting in West Sussex next week to discuss how to continue to improve patient safety and experience.

PCT Board to meet in Crawley

19/02/2009 West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) Board will meet in public next Wednesday 25 February 2009.

On your marks, set, go….the race to tackle physical inactivity in West Sussex speeds up

13/02/2009 In West Sussex, it is estimated that physical inactivity is costing the NHS more than £12.5 million a year.

Bad breath and impotency – the best presents this Valentine’s Day!

11/02/2009 In the build up to Valentine’s Day, smokers in West Sussex are being urged to remember the effect their smoking is having on their mouth and teeth.

How are the kids?

10/02/2009 West Sussex Primary Care Trust is encouraging parents across the county to take part in a new family survey to see just how healthy their children are.

An Olympic gold medallist to recognise achievement of West Sussex mums

06/02/2009 Twelve mothers who have qualified to support other mums who want to breastfeed are to graduate in a special ceremony in Lancing on Monday, 9th February 2009.

Social stigma prevents pregnant smokers seeking help to quit

05/02/2009 Mums to be who smoke in West Sussex are in line for more support with the launch of a powerful new campaign this week to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking, and the immediate benefits of becoming smokefree.

West Sussex teenagers prove how ‘well fit’ they are!

04/02/2009 Hundreds of teenagers will be exploring issues around physical activity and fitness when the Well.Fit. – Your health, your choice roadshow arrives at Durrington High School today, 4th February 2009.

Snow Update 03/02/09

03/02/2009 If you have a hospital or GP appointment, please ring to make sure your appointment/treatment is still going ahead.

Snow update 02/02/09

02/02/2009 NHS West Sussex is providing advice for people using hospitals across the county during the extreme weather conditions.