Staff that are based at PRH have the opportunity to get involved with all the activities on offer at the St. Francis Social & Sports Club. Become a member for just £15 a year (or £1.25 per month) or just come along to the classes. To see a list of all the classes available for you to take part in, take a look at our
PRH Newsletter (left).
Mindfulness exercises are ways of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing, and yoga. Training helps people to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, they are better able to manage them. Practising mindfulness can give more insight into emotions, boost attention and concentration, and improve relationships.
Mindfulness
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Thursdays 17.30 -18.15
Sussex House Lecture Theatre
£5 per session
Contact Michele:
Come along and try
something new!
Tap dancing can do more than teach you some new moves; it's also a fun way to help you lose weight and keep fit.
Classes are open to all BSUH
staff of all abilities.
TAP DANCING
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Wednesdays 17.30 - 18.30
Thursdays 18.00 - 19.00
RSCH Chapel - £5 per session
Contact Celine to book your place
celine.yogasana@gmail.com
Tuesdays 17.30 - 18.30
Sussex House Lecture Theatre
£6 per session
Contact Laura to book your place
lauraclark34@googlemail.com
Not currently running
due to COVID-19
Hoping to return in January
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing - excellent exercise for all ages. Classes are open to all staff of all abilities.
You can also email Laura to request a 10 minute yoga demonstration in your department.
YOGA
RSCH
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
New PRH Yoga, starting:
Thursday 15th October
18:00 - 18:45
Wednesday 21st October
18:00 - 18:45
Monday 26th October
18:00 - 18:45
Tuesday 3rd November
18:00 - 18:45
PRH Chapel - Free
Contact Claire to book your place clairescrivener@doctors.org.uk or call 07503473491
New Yoga classes are starting at PRH and are open to all BSUH staff. Classes will be from 18:00 - 18:45 in the PRH Chapel and will be held each week though the day may vary depending on Claire's rota. Classes will therefore be booked on a 4 week basis and you can check back here for the dates or email Claire to be put on a list to receive updates on upcoming classes.
The First class starts on Thursday 15th October.
YOGA
PRH
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Hikes will take place
on every first Sunday of the month. They will set off usually around 10:00 though this will
vary depending on the location every month.
To find out when and where
the next hike will be contact
Katy:
BSUH Hikers Society was created by Hamden and Esme as a way of offering staff a healthy and rewarding outlet where you can enjoy the great outdoors in the company of colleagues and friends. Working in a hospital can often mean we overlook our own health and wellbeing in the favour of caring for others, so we hope this group gives you the chance to escape from the chaos and enjoy a bit of ‘me’ time.
BSUH Hikers Society
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Tuesdays 17:00 - 18:00
RSCH Chapel
Contact Charlie to book your place
Practical teaching and guided meditation, intended for everyone who is looking to learn to meditate and so to de-stress, re-orientate and refocus.
Everyone is welcome.
No previous experience necessary
- mystical or otherwise.
Meditation
Not currently running due to COVID-19
Free swimming sessions at
Brighton Swimming Centre and discounted swimming sessions at St. Francis Swimming Pool. All NHS
staff are welcome, you just
need to bring your NHS ID
badge with you!
For more information contact Beth:
or click below:
Not currently running
due to COVID-19
Swimming
When & Where
Saturdays 09:00
East Brighton Park
Free for everyone to join
For more information contact:
Bring a printed copy of your
barcode (request a reminder) in order to get a time - it's you
against the clock.
Parkrun is a 5km run that takes place every week and is entirely organised by volunteers. Everyone runs for their own enjoyment and it is open to everyone to join in, whatever your pace! Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee in un-used Dottie's Café. It's a space, not a cafe, so please bring along a flask and perhaps a cake to share!
Register once before your first run by clicking below:
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
MOT days take place at both
RSCH and PRH sites every few months. If you have any queries
or would like to be added to the waiting list please contact Beth:
To be eligible you must:
NOT already be being treated by your GP for heart disease, diabetes, stroke or kidney disease; and be aged 40-75 years old.
This is a free service that offers one-to-one sessions with Professional Advisors to help identify steps that you as an individual can take to facilitate changes you want to make.
The MOT sessions take about 30 to 50 minutes. To find more information on what is included in the sessions, click below:
Free Healthcheck (MOT)
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:00
The Manor Sports Centre
(Next to A&E)
Roughly £4 per session but this is highly dependent on the numbers
of players on that particular week.
Contact Joseph: joseph.namihas@nhs.net or call
ext. 62712 to be added to the distribution list
Looking for players to join the weekly football game at The
Manor Sports Centre, everyone
is welcome!
It is advised to change before arrival, no extravagant gear is needed. Expect to pay
around £4, but this is highly dependent on the numbers of players on that particular week.
Football
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Appointments are currently available and waiting times are typically under 4 weeks.
For those at Contact Carl: carl.smith7@.nhs.net or
call ext. 62983
Or Visit our MSK Hub Page
Occupational Physiotherapists essentially look at the impact that your health may be having on your work or the impact work might be having on your health.
If you are experiencing a musculoskeletal disorder that is (or is likely to) impacting on your current work then you can self-refer.
Free Physiotherapy
The Trust has a pre arranged agreement with Specsavers
to provide staff with a free
eyetest voucher.
In order to qualify for this the
staff member must be a 'user' as defined in the RM10 Display Screen Equipment policy (Section 4.7) and must have completed a RM10 F01 DSE Checklist & Risk Assessment within the last 12 months.
Once this is completed they can then apply for the voucher using
the Eye Test Application Form.
Free DSE Eye Test
When & Where
Tuesdays during term time
17:30 - 18:30
RSCH Chapel
£3 per session
Contact Cara:
Come and be uplifted
by an hour of harmony
singing in this informal,
friendly and fun group.
Open to all BSUH staff
NHS Community Choir
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Tuesdays 17:00 - 19:00
Returning Tuesday 29th September
Held virtually during COVID-19
Contact Joseph:
New to Knitting and would like to learn a new skill? You can learn to knit with round looms (guaranteed results) or you can bring your own needles if you are an experienced knitter/Crocheter. Knit yourself calm, share your ideas and expertise and have some fun!
This has now been expanded to include further crafts workshops such as pebble mandala painting, needle felted animals, make your own bobble hat and Christmas card making.
Knit and Natter
Not currently running due to COVID-19
10 Pin bowling
Contact Martin martin.holder@nhs.net
Beach volleyball
Contact Rog roger.gustafson@nhs.net
Film Club
Contact Alex alexandru.pricop@nhs.net
Paddleboarding
Contact Lesley lesley.waters1@nhs.net
Paint pouring/craft
Contact Joe joseph.laffan@nhs.net
Queer basketball
Contact Liv olivia.vigh@nhs.net
Running
Contact Dani danielle.page5@nhs.net
Sci-fi Group
Contact James james.mcburnie1@nhs.net
Sea kayaking
Contact Lesley lesley.waters1@nhs.net
The LGBTQ+ Network have a large number of activities open for all LGBTQ+ staff and allies in Brighton. To find out more information or to sign up, email the relevant contacts or
Nick Groves nick.groves@nhs.net
To Sign up for the next events with the following groups, email Nick Groves:
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Countryside Picnic (BYO)
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Sea Swim
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Sussex Downs Walk/Hike
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Table Tennis (Indoor/Outdoor)
The following groups do not currently have a lead but if you are interested then email Nick Groves:
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Beach Tennis
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Bike Ride
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Outdoor Cinema/Film Club
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Outdoor Zumba
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Book Club (Contact Jane jane.bright@talktalk.net)
When & Where
Wednesdays 17:30 - 18:30
Kaizen Suite, St. Mary's Hall
£6 per session
Contact Hayley:
call ext. 64908
Never hula hooped before and want to learn how? Want to get
fit in the New Year while picking up a new fun skill? Or just a
place to de-stress, socialize
and have some fun?
Come and join us for our
weekly session of hula hooping!
No prior experience is required and the hula hoops are provided!
Hula Hooping
Not currently running due to COVID-19
When & Where
Brighton Zumba are holding virtual zumba classes via ZOOM! Prices range from £4 - £7 per class and take place 5 times a week with instructor Sherryn.
To find out more information and book your place, visit their website here.
Want a fun and funky way to trim and tone? Then come along to
our weekly Zumba Party!
It's a great way to get your
groove on, no matter how uncordinated you might feel! There are no mirrors, no judgement, and unintended
solos are always encouraged!
All you'll need are comfy clothes to dance in (shoes optional!) and
a drink to stay hydrated.
Hope to see you there!
Zumba
When & Where
Currently offering phone consultations due to Covid. Call Pharm@sea in Brighton on 01273523257 between the below times:
Mondays to Fridays
9.00am – 6.00pm
Saturdays 9.30am – 1.30pm
To refer a patient please fill in the Stop Smoking Service referral form below and return it to the address on the form. Contact Anna:
or call ext. 7445
This is a flexible service, tailored to the needs of staff, outpatients and their relatives, and visitors attending RSCH. You attend an initial assessment (15-20 mins) with a qualified smoking cessation advisor. We help you to set a quit date and measure your carbon monoxide readings. You are then asked to return each week or fortnightly for a 5-10 minute consultation to discuss how you are getting on and to receive your nicotine products.
Smoking Cessation
BSUH are now Partnered with Vivup to offer staff even more benefits. Click on the link to sign up and get access to information and services to help improve
your physical wellbeing, such as:
Physiotherapy and MSK
Exercise and fitness tips
Weight management tips
Better sleep advice and tips
Menopause Advice
If you need any help or have
any questions about the
passport, please email
uhsussex.equality@nhs.net
The Health Passport is a new supportive tool for any staff that have long-term health conditions that may need to have a workplace or reasonable adjustment. The passport is voluntary and provides a structured way of having and recording meaningful conversations about health and adjustments between staff and their line manager or supervisor.
Useful and supportive links:
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Davies, S.C. “Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer, 2014, The Health of the 51%: Women”
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To find out more about early menopause, go to the National Health Service
Menopause Cafés are currently paused due to COVID-19 but will resume once things have recovered more.
Going through the menopause can be a difficult and stressful time for staff. In order to make sure you have the support you need we have put together a useful Menopause Guide with tips and advice on managing the many effects it can have. We also hold Menopause Cafés in Brighton and Worthing in order to create a supportive culture where staff feel comfortable and able to talk about how it is affecting them, their friends, their families and their colleagues.
Click the link above and use the tabs at the top of their page to choose a workout.
These workouts have been created by fitness experts at InstructorLive and range from 10 to 45 minutes.
There are exercises to tone your abs, raise your heart rate, and tone your upper arms. You will also find workouts suitable for new mums, such as postnatal yoga, or health problems, such as Pilates for back pain.
When self-isolating and staying at home, it’s important to keep moving to maintain fitness and look after our mental health. The NHS Fitness Studio has everything you need to keep healthy when at home. Take your pick from 24 free instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance and pilates and yoga categories. These workouts have been created by fitness experts at InstructorLive and range from 10 to 45 minutes.
NHS Fitness Studio
You don’t need to have full mobility to experience the health benefits of exercise. If injury, disability, illness, or weight problems have limited your mobility, there are still plenty of ways you can use exercise to boost your mood, ease depression, relieve stress and anxiety, enhance your self-esteem, and improve your whole outlook on life. We have put together a range of resources to help with this,
