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Two American mindful self-compassion experts are heading to Sussex this summer for their only UK event this year, giving people the chance to learn to be kinder to themselves and let go of criticism.

Bookings are now open for the summer term of Sussex Recovery College.

Dr Jane Padmore has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, having been interim CEO since January 2022.

NHS Charities in Sussex are uniting to launch Walk for Walks 2022 this June, challenging participants to take on a 5km or 10km route to raise vital funds for the NHS Charity that means the most to them.

A local mental health team has been recognised for their commitment to help dementia patients understand and participate in research projects.  

In support of World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March - 3 April), a group of staff at a Sussex mental health Trust have launched a new film to help encourage awareness of neurodiversity and the small changes that can make a big difference for those with neurodifference in the workplace.

A new study is underway to help improve sleeping patterns for people living with dementia and their relatives.

A team from the NHS mental health charity Heads On have taken a dip in the sea in Worthing for 1.6 minutes to mark International Women's Day. 

Outstanding NHS staff providing mental health and learning disability services in Sussex and Hampshire were recognised for their exceptional work at a special virtual awards ceremony last night (3 March 2022), and were joined by some famous faces lending their support.

Two public 'drop in' events to be held at The Pelham in Holliers Hill, Bexhill, on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February to give local people their say on plans to build a new mental hospital on a site in Mount View Street have been postponed.