Our Worthing clinic was inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 17/10/2014.

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With cases of Ebola on the increase in West Africa, the European Centre for Disease Prevention has produced an advice leaflet for travellers. It can be found here:

Eloba Advice for Travellers

NHS Choices- Ebola Advice

 

Travel Health Nurse RGN

 

Sussex Travel Clinic is seeking a Travel Health Nurse RGN to join our growing team.

Experience preferred but full training will be considered for the right applicant.

Must be prepared to work in both clinic locations – Hove, East Sussex and Worthing, West Sussex.

Pay grade: Band 6-7 equivalent. Pay according to experience.

Hours: part time leading to full time. Must be able to work evenings till 7 pm and Saturday mornings.

Please contact tina@sussextravelclinic.com for an application form or write to Sussex Travel Clinic, 23 Farncombe Road, Worthing BN11 2AY.

 

Sussex Travel Clinic will be open at the following times over the Easter break:

Hove Clinic

Thursday 17/4/14 – 9-7 pm

Friday 18/4/14 – Closed

Saturday 19/4/14- Closed

Sunday 20/4/14 – Closed

Monday 21/4/14 – Closed

Tuesday 22/4/14- 9-3 pm

Worthing Clinic

Thursday 17/4/14 – 9-1 pm

Friday 18/4/14 – Closed

Saturday 19/4/14- Closed

Sunday 20/4/14 – Closed

Monday 21/4/14 – Closed

Tuesday 22/4/14- 9-7  pm

 

You can still book an appointment ONLINE over the Easter break.

If you feel unwell after a vaccine or after returning from a trip abroad and teh clinic is closed please contact your NHS GP or the NHS helpline on 111. This service is free of charge from any phone.

 

The World Cup in Brazil is almost here, with thousands of people expected to descend on cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Manaus in the Amazon rainforest to enjoy a month long festival of fun, sun and fabulous football.

 

Football is in Brazil’s DNA; it’s the only country to have played in every World Cup, and has won it five times.  But Brazil is very different to the UK – so just as some of the most famous names in sport are preparing to take their place on football’s biggest world stage, those of us planning to travel to the event should prepare too.

 

Most people who visit Brazil do so with no difficulty and come home with wonderful memories.  Make sure this trip is one you want to remember by following a few simple travel safety tips from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).

 

• Check which vaccinations you need with your GP or Sussex Travel Clinic at least eight weeks before departure.   The state of Amazonas, where England will play their first match, is recognised as a yellow fever zone.
• Make sure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Medical bills can be very high. You don’t want to continue paying for your holiday for years to come
• Be extra cautious when going into the rainforest – wild animals are a concern and insects can be poisonous or cause severe allergic reactions; insect repellent is strongly recommended and can also protect against the dengue fever virus
• Depending on which city you are in, temperatures can range between 15ºC and 26 ºC although they can go as low as 10 ºC and as high as 35 ºC
• It is advisable to carry a bottle of water if outdoors for a long period of time

 

For further information, travel advice and contact details visit www.gov.uk/worldcup2014

 

If you have any enquiries for FCO consular staff before you go or while abroad you can ask questions via the FCO Twitter service @FCOtravel.  You can also keep up to date with the latest FCO travel advice by signing up to the FCO Facebook and Twitter feeds: www.facebook.com/fcotravel and twitter.com/fcotravel using #beontheball

There is currently a shortage of Yellow Fever vaccine in the UK and normal supplies continue to be interrupted.

Sussex Travel Clinic has Yellow Fever vaccine in stock in multi- dose vials. These need to be used during 1 session and therefore we have allocated 2 days per week when we will run Yellow Fever clinics. The sessions will be held on a Tuesday at our Worthing branch and on a Friday in our Hove branch.

To book a Yellow Fever vaccine please call the clinics on -01273 749100 or 01903 254774.

Cost £100, includes, consultation and Yellow Fever certificate.

 

Is your fear of flying stopping you from travelling to overseas destinations?

Fear of flying is very common and statistics show that 500 million people worldwide have a fear of flying, even though flying is known to be the safest form of transport.

Fear of flying can be from worries about turbulence and terrorism to technical issues with the aeroplane. Perhaps it’s the feeling trapped, or a fear of panicking and ‘losing it’. Perhaps you suffer from agoraphobia, claustrophobia or have a fear of heights? All these can be part of a fear of flying.

If you have a fear of flying why not try the highly successful   ‘Freedom to Fly Programme’ run by Elaine Iljon Foreman.  The  programme uses highly effective cognitive behaviour therapy to help you overcome your fear of flying.

About Elaine

 

 

Course leader Elaine Iljon Foreman BA (Hons), M.Sc., AFBPsS, is a Consultant Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in the treatment of fear of flying and anxiety related problems. Elaine is  Chartered with the British Psychological Society, an HPC Registered Practitioner and is BABCP and UKCP accredited.

Elaine has written many self help books, had many interviews on TV and her research has been presented worldwide.

 

To join the ‘Freedom to Fly Programme’ visit the Freedom to Fly website.