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About our Events

A critical part of what we do is health and wellbeing education. We do this for groups of any size, for schools, businesses and other groups. In partnership with Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing, we host regular events to support education on various health and wellbeing topics.

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Full of Life Festival 2025

Event Location

All events will be held at:

Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing
1 Denton Road
Eastbourne
BN20 7SS

 

Additional Information

  • All events are free of charge and no booking is required.
  • Refreshments will be provided.
 

Transport

  • Bus links available from Eastbourne Town Centre (nearest stop: Gaudick Road)
  • Wheelchairs are available on site for individuals with limited mobility
  • Free on-road parking is available in the surrounding streets
  • Disabled parking bays are also available
 

Events Timetable

Date Time Name of Event
Wednesday 3 September 12:30pm to 2:15pm BSL & Lip-Reading Taster Session (Delivered by East Sussex Hearing)
Thursday 18 September and Friday 24th October 10am to 3pm Free Hearing Health Checks and Equipment Advice (Delivered by East Sussex Hearing)
Tuesday 21 October from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Hints and tips for communicating with people with communication difficulties after a stroke (Dr Firle Beckley Speech and language therapist M.RCSLT).
Thursday 11 September 12:30pm to 1:30pm (including Q&A) Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Staying strong and managing osteoporosis risks (Lara Cowley, Physiobourne).
Thursday 25 September 12:30pm to 1:30pm (including Q&A) Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Reducing falls risks (Lara Cowley, Physiobourne)
Tuesday 30 September 12:30pm to 1:30pm Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Keeping active with a lung condition
Thursday 9 October 12:30pm to 1:30pm (including Q&A) Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Lung health management across the ages (Lara Cowley, Physiobourne).
Thursday 23 October 12:30pm to 1:30pm (including Q&A) Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Managing pain in the older person (Lara Cowley, Physiobourne).
TBC TBC Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Keeping safe from scams (AgeUK)
TBC TBC Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Sleep; how to improve your sleep for increased health and wellbeing (Dr Miriam Malak, GP with special interest in lifestyle medicine )
TBC TBC Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Memory problems; how to help yourself and when to seek help (Dr Hayder Al-Shamaa, GP with special interest in dementia)
TBC TBC Wellbeing talks: hosted by expert local speakers: Benefits of activity for healthy lungs (Dr Stephen Lytton, GP and NHS Sussex Respiratory Lead)
Tuesday 7th October 12:30pm to 2pm Community table facilitated discussions: Taking Charge of Your Health: A Guided Discussion on Health Advocacy and Advance Care Planning.
TBC TBC Community table facilitated discussions: Being Heard: Facilitated Discussion on Communication Challenges (Lemonade from Lemons). This session invites anyone who’s struggled to speak up, be understood, or feel confident in conversations to share experiences and explore ways to overcome communication challenges.
Wednesday 1st October 10:00am to 1pm Community table facilitated discussions: Carers’ Conversations: A Supportive Chatty Table (Emma Jones). This session is designed for unpaid carers to come together, share experiences, and support each other. Facilitated by Care for the Carers staff or volunteers, the table also signposts to local resources, services, and events that can help carers.
TBC TBC Community table facilitated discussions: Discover Local Support: Red Cross Discharge and Help at Home Services. The Red Cross invites you to visit their Chatty Table to learn more about their Assisted Discharge Service (ADS) and Help from Home (HFH) programs. This session offers an opportunity to speak directly with staff, ask questions, and gain a clear understanding of how these services assist individuals transitioning safely from hospital to home.
Every Wednesday in September and October 12:30pm to 1:30pm Community table facilitated discussions: You’re Not Alone: Peer Support in Challenging Times. Hosted by Diversity Resource International (DRI) Dr Patrick Nyikavaranda, this facilitated discussion offers a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing low mood, anxiety, or feelings of isolation. Participants can share their experiences, receive peer support, and connect with others. The session also provides signposting to local services and resources.
Wednesday 17th September and Friday 10th October 12:30pm to 2:30pm Community table facilitated discussions: Hearing Loss Uncovered: Awareness, Support, and Connection. Hosted by East Sussex Hearing, this session raises awareness about hearing loss and its impact on social isolation. Attendees can learn practical tips, share experiences, and connect with others facing similar challenges. The event offers information about local support services.

Lessons from Winston

Managing stress, maintaining energy, and staying resilient are key to both personal and professional success.

Dr Nick Harvey runs interactive workshops for your teams to explore how we can improve our health and wellbeing using the innovative angle of the lessons Winston Churchill has left us.

Invest in yourself and your team and walk away with actionable steps to feel and perform at your best - at work and at home.

Contact us today to learn more about our interactive workshops and how Dr. Nick Harvey can help your team thrive.

Expert Facilitator: Dr Nick Harvey is a highly experienced NHS GP, trains GPs and is CEO of SDHC.

Interactive Sessions: Engaging and practical health and wellbeing workshop, tailored to the needs of the group.

 

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