
Childhood vaccinations
update
Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can spread very easily
between children who are not vaccinated. These illnesses can make children very
sick, leading to hospital stays or lifelong problems.
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best
protection. If your child is not vaccinated, they are not protected.
It’s never too late to have vaccinations, and the school holidays
are an ideal time to make sure children are up to date with their vaccinations.
There have been recent changes to the childhood vaccination
schedule.
Please check the updated schedule
to ensure your child has received all recommended vaccinations and is fully
protected.
You can also check your child’s red book or speak to your GP
practice or health visitor to see if they have missed any of their vaccinations

New strategy to improve
West Sussex residents’ health and wellbeing
A new five-year strategy has been published
which is the county’s overarching plan to improve the health and wellbeing of
residents and communities across West Sussex and reduce health inequalities.
Developed by the West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board and wider
partners, the plan also includes feedback following a public consultation on
the draft strategy held earlier this year.
The strategy presents the board’s vision of ‘Improving Lives
Together in West Sussex.’
It focuses on five priority areas, with three principles which are
central to its delivery.
The five priority areas are:
- Food
and nutrition
- School readiness
- Transitioning to adulthood – children and young
people’s mental health and wellbeing
- Tobacco control
- Health and wellbeing in temporary accommodation
Watch our short animation to find out more
about this work.

Think Before You Throw
survey results
There were more than 3,000 respondents to our recent recycling
survey and 92% said that recycling is very important, and we agree!
The survey also revealed there’s still some confusion around
recycling plastics.
In West Sussex, you can recycle all colours of plastic
bottles, pots, tubs, and trays, as long as they’re clean, dry, and loose.
Plastic bags and wrapping, like crisp packets and carrier bags,
cannot be recycled at home due to the way our recycling facility works.
You can, however, take these materials to your local supermarket
for recycling. Find your nearest participating store online here.
View a video about plastics recycling, or find out
more below.

If you are passionate about our local environment and climate
change and want to know more, then take a look at our latest Environment and Climate Change
eNewsletter here.
This month's edition includes news about the updated flood risk
management strategy, a new pollinator highway, and how you can reduce waste by
visiting one of our reuse shops.
Head to our Newsroom to find all the
latest news.

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