Living Well Programme at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

06/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 6: Manage your mental load.

Making a list of things to be tackled the next day can help you to switch off and relax.

05/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 5: Keep regular hours.

Going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time, all the time, will programme your body to sleep better.

04/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 4: Don’t get caught napping

If you have trouble sleeping, you may feel tempted to catch up on sleep by taking naps. Although research shows that short naps (around 10 to 20 minutes) can boost alertness, memory, and mood, longer naps or late afternoon naps can make it harder to sleep at night. If you’re feeling dangerously sleepy (while driving or operating machinery, for instance), a short nap can be helpful and even necessary. If you feel tired later in the day, get up and take a walk around, get some fresh air, or do something challenging for a short while, like a crossword or a puzzle.

03/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 3: Manage your environment - Think about the light.

Too much light can prevent you from falling or staying asleep. If possible, get blackout blinds/curtains. If you can’t control the amount of light in the room, you could try using an eye mask.

03/09/2026

Carers Support West Sussex are hosting a Welcome and Wellbeing Event in Chichester for refugees, asylum seekers and those new to the area.

The event on Tuesday 15 September, 11am - 2pm, will offer a range of information about local services and support, including health checks.

The Living Well Programme will also have a stall!

For more information please see the poster below, scan the QR code below, or email [email protected].

02/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 2: Limit use of devices and electronics.

If possible, keep devices such as computers, phones, tablets and TVs out of your bedroom, it’s better to watch TV, play computer games, use your phone in another room.

02/09/2026

Join Possability People for a day of outdoor activities, including litter picks (with accessible options), conversations with wildlife and environmental educators, and a chance to meet the Brighton & Hove Seafront team.

It’s also an opportunity to continue recent conversations about seafront accessibility and share your experiences and ideas.

Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 11am–3pm (join us for all or part of the day)
Location: Hove Lawns, by the Lawns Café

They are running this event in partnership with The Carers Centre, Speak Out and Bridging Change, bringing together local carers, disabled people, people with learning disabilities, and Black and racialised communities.

Join us for a day of outdoor activities, including litter picks (with accessible options), conversations with wildlife and environmental educators, and a chance to meet the Brighton & Hove Seafront team.
It’s also an opportunity to continue our recent conversations about seafront accessibility and share your experiences and ideas.

Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 11am–3pm (join us for all or part of the day)
Location: Hove Lawns, by the Lawns Café

We are running this event in partnership with The Carers Centre, Speak Out and Bridging Change, bringing together local carers, disabled people, people with learning disabilities, and Black and racialised communities.

01/09/2026

'Better Sleep' September

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, perhaps some of our 'Better Sleep' tips might help you this month.

Day 1: Keep a sleep diary

Make a note of what happened in your day and what time you went to bed and got up can be useful for letting you look back and see what has and hasn’t worked for you. It also helps you to see how your sleep varies from night to night and might help you note patterns in your sleeping.

31/08/2026

Bookings are open for Horsham District Wellbeing FREE 10-week beginner exercise courses.

There are sessions in Henfield, Horsham, Steyning & Storrington.

Their ‘Get Active’ courses include for example beginners Pilates, introduction to group exercise, 65+ back to exercise, and aqua fit.

The courses aim to support and guide people who are starting to take their first steps to getting active (or back into activity), and are subject to eligibility criteria.

See link in the comments on the original post for more information.

Secure your spot now!
Our FREE 10-week beginner exercise courses are open for September bookings.
With sessions in Henfield, Horsham, Steyning & Storrington, there’s one near you 💪

31/08/2026

Sleep plays a vital role in our mental health, influencing mood, focus, memory, and overall well-being. When we sleep well, our brains process emotions more effectively, our immune systems function better, and we’re able to think clearly and handle stress.

A variety of factors, including physical health, environment, mindset, and lifestyle, can disrupt the quality and quantity of sleep we get.

Good sleep doesn’t just mean lots of sleep: it means the right amount of sleep at the right time. This will be different for different people.

We know that many people living with long-term health conditions struggle to get quality sleep, so throughout September we are focusing on the topic of sleep, considering the small things we can do to help us to sleep better.

Will you try 'Better Sleep' September?