Living Well Programme at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

22/10/2026

Bookings are now OPEN for our first courses of 2027!

Are you an adult living with a long-term health condition? Is now the time to start prioritising your health and developing your self-management skills?

You can self-refer to one of our Living Well Programme courses using the QR code in the poster below or using the following link: https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/.../living-well-programme

💻Online courses:
Tuesday 12 January – Tuesday 16 February 2027 (1pm – 3pm)
Thursday 14 January – Thursday 18 February 2027 (10.30am – 12.30pm)
Wednesday 24 February – Wednesday 31 March 2027 (10.30am – 12.30pm)

📍In-person courses:
Crawley Library:
Wednesday 27 January – 10 March 2027 (with a break on Wednesday 17 February)
Worthing Town Hall:
Tuesday 2 February – Tuesday 9 March 2027

We look forward to welcoming you to a course!

22/10/2026

Are you in the Crawley area and have you been recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Or were you diagnosed a while ago, but are still finding it challenging to adapt and adjust?

Join Crawley Community Action's friendly, welcoming group to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

Over three relaxed sessions, you will discuss:
- What it’s really like living with a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis
- The everyday challenges of making lifestyle changes—and what helps
- Practical tips, shared ideas, and small changes that can make a real difference for you
Please note: These are informal support groups for sharing experiences and learning from peers, not medical education or clinical advice sessions.

Course Details:
~ Dates: Mondays — 9th, 16th & 23rd November
~ Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
~ Venue: The Longley Room (Ground Floor), The Orchard Building, 1–2 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley, RH10 6AD
~ Cost: Free
This course runs across three consecutive weeks. Booking the first session on Monday 9th November automatically reserves your place for all three dates.
What to Expect
- A relaxed, informal environment—share as much or as little as you like with zero pressure to speak.
- Open discussion, listening, and mutual support.
Brought to you by Crawley Social Prescribing, part of Crawley Community Action.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../living-well-with-type-2...

Have you been recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Or were you diagnosed a while ago, but are still finding it challenging to adapt and adjust?

Join our friendly, welcoming group to connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Over three relaxed sessions, we will discuss:

- What it’s really like living with a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis
- The everyday challenges of making lifestyle changes—and what helps
- Practical tips, shared ideas, and small changes that can make a real difference for you

Please note: These are informal support groups for sharing experiences and learning from peers, not medical education or clinical advice sessions.

Course Details:

~ Dates: Mondays — 9th, 16th & 23rd November
~ Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
~ Venue: The Longley Room (Ground Floor), The Orchard Building, 1–2 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley, RH10 6AD
~ Cost: Free

This course runs across three consecutive weeks. Booking the first session on Monday 9th November automatically reserves your place for all three dates.

What to Expect

- A relaxed, informal environment—share as much or as little as you like with zero pressure to speak.
- Open discussion, listening, and mutual support.

Brought to you by Crawley Social Prescribing, part of Crawley Community Action.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-well-with-type-2-diabetes-tickets-2002119056995?aff=oddtdtcreator



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22/10/2026

Movement with a health condition doesn't have to be boring 🩷
What are your tips for making movement fun? 👇

We Are Undefeatable

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22/10/2026

'Eat Well' October - Day 22

Swap meat for a portion of fish, aiming for oily fish like salmon or mackerel.

Fish provides omega-3 fatty acids which reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and decrease triglycerides. Also, studies show that replacing even one daily serving of red or processed meat (like bacon or sausage) with fish can cut the risk of early death by up to 25%.

21/10/2026

This week is national which is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on why digital inclusion matters.

1 in 3 people who are registered on the NHS App did not log-in during the last year. Could low digital skills and confidence be one of the reasons?

For millions lacking digital confidence, simple steps like creating an account or verifying identity remain confusing, frustrating, and out of reach.

To bridge this gap, we've has partnered with NHS England Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Team to make digital health accessible to all. Together, we’ve launched brand-new resources to help community members navigate digital health services with ease, while equipping staff and volunteers with practical tools to guide them.

Read our latest blog to find out more about the thinking behind these resources: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2026/making-healthcare-easier-to-access

21/10/2026

🫁 Arun ICT COPD Winter Wellbeing Event 💙

The Arun Integrated Care Team (ICT), which brings together 14 GP practices across the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton area, is working with health and social care partners and local voluntary services to support people living with COPD.

📍 Phoenix Centre, Bognor Regis
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 12 noon–3.00 pm

The event is open to anyone living with COPD, along with their family members and carers.
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🫁 Arun ICT COPD Winter Wellbeing Event 💙

The Arun Integrated Care Team (ICT), which brings together 14 GP practices across the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton area, is working with health and social care partners and local voluntary services to support people living with COPD.

📍 Phoenix Centre, Bognor Regis
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 12 noon–3.00 pm

The event is open to anyone living with COPD, along with their family members and carers.

There will be support and advice from:

💙Kerry Hodges, Respiratory Lead Nurse at Maywood
💛Asthma and Lung Association
💚Age UK
💙Carers Support
💛West Sussex Wellbeing – smoking cessation support
💚Citizens Advice – warm housing advice and support
💙Inhaler technique checks
💛Local charities, including the Recovery Choir and Worthing Lung Support Group
💚The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team, who we hope will be available to encourage participation and answer questions

We are asking attendees to RSVP via Eventbrite so that we have an idea of numbers. However, if you are unable or prefer not to use Eventbrite, you are still very welcome to come along on the day. 🙂

21/10/2026

'Eat Well' October - Day 21

Make your own air-popped popcorn for a high-fibre snack.

Making your own popcorn gives you a high-fiber, nutrient-rich whole grain snack while letting you avoid the heavy sodium, extra calories, and chemical additives found in commercial or pre-packaged varieties.

20/10/2026

If you are in the West Hove area, please take a look at these two up coming courses being run by The Hangleton and Knoll Project - HKP in partnership with other organisations:

📅"Keeping Well in Winter" - 5 week course including simple movement, low-cost nutrition, and mindful habits to keep you warm and well this winter.

📅"Menopause and Neurodivergence" - free workshop exploring, discussing and sharing tools and strategies to support and manage wellbeing for Neurodivergent individuals going through Menopause.

20/10/2026

'Eat Well' October - Day 20

Swap white bread for whole-grain or wholemeal bread.

Eating wholegrain bread provides significantly more fiber (two to three times more), vitamins, and minerals than white bread because it retains the entire grain kernel.

19/10/2026

Do you know someone who would like to get online and feel confident using the internet?

Support is available in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove during Get Online Week (19 to 25 October), a national campaign organised by Good Things Foundation that aims to help people gain the skills, confidence and practical knowledge they need to make the most of the internet.

For more information about events taking in West Sussex Libraries, please see the following link: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/get-online-week/

Age UK West Sussex and Brighton and Hove are also running an event for over 50's in Brighton on Thursday 22 October - please see poster for details.