East Sussex County Council, GB
County Council in England
United Kingdom
East Sussex County Council, GB conducts RoboPets pilot for residents with early-stage dementia
The one-year pilot delivered 50 robotic dogs or cats to residents working with the county's Occupational Therapy team. RoboPets provide companionship for dementia patients as they experience worsening symptoms. The realistic companions also act as conversation starters between residents, carers, and loved ones. A successful rollout led East Sussex County Council to recruit 50 more participants in need of RoboPets.
East Sussex County Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Sussex County Council, GB Wellbeing at Work Programme supports worker health and wellness
The Public Health team recruits organizations of all sizes for the free initiative. Participating businesses and councils participate in an accreditation process ending in Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. Accreditation requires fulfilling at least 20 criteria in areas like mental health, diet, and active travel. The Working Well From Home guide presents best practices for managing remote employees. Wellbeing at Work offers training sessions and events on current trends in employee health.
East Sussex County Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Sussex County Council, GB designs Life Transition app for guidance through senior challenges
The mobile app provides personalized assistance through challenges like right-sizing homes and bereavement. Local carers and seniors provide feedback on improved functionality during the app's development. East Sussex County Council will recruit a volunteer team for one-on-one user training and assistance. Life Transition is one of the council's contributions to the Healthy Ageing through Innovation in Rural Europe (HAIRE) project.
East Sussex County Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Sussex County Council, GB guides housing-insecure residents toward jobs with Moving On Up!
The six-month pilot recruits people in temporary housing and homeless residents for apprenticeships. Participating residents receive pre-placement training and on-site mentoring to increase success in the workplace. East Sussex County Council assists with apprentice searches for permanent housing and issues deposit assistance up to £3,000. Moving On Up! provides employers up to £7,000 per hire in salary assistance and experienced mentors.
East Sussex County Council, GB
United Kingdom