Healthcare
Healthcare
Seaview enjoys close partnerships with a range of healthcare organisations:
Integrated Care 24 (IC24)
Operating from a fully equipped treatment room in Seaview, IC-24 offer nurse-led drop-in clinics, up to three days a week. Service users can expect non-judgemental, practical, holistic, person-centred nursing support, in a friendly environment.
Team members provide all manner of nursing care with a particular emphasis on:
Complex wound care
Health assessments
Patient advocacy, signposting and referrals
Mental health support and safe place
Listening service
First aid
Integrated Care 24 are trying to bridge the gap that exists for those who struggle to engage with healthcare services. This may be due to previous bad experience/stigma associated with homelessness, substance misuse and mental health illness.
IC24 are actively working with health screen services such as bowel and cervical cancer as well as local GP services, to educate and inform them about the barriers faced for our population group and actively find ways to reduce such barriers.
The team are here to help patients at every step, regardless of substance misuse etc. IC24 are trying to create equity in healthcare.
Walk-in Doctor
Every Monday, between 1pm and 4pm, we offer walk-in doctor appointments for our service users in our treatment room here at Seaview. Service users can see a doctor about any physical or mental health issue. Team members will deal with issues as far as possible providing health advice, podiatry, wound care, nurse prescribing (for infections, wound care, skin problems, minor ailments and stop smoking support) health promotion and are careful to refer on service users to more specialised or secondary care services when indicated.
Hepatitis C Trust and Brighton and Sussex Medical School
The Hep C Trust alongside Royal Sussex County Hospital hold a fortnightly clinic at the Seaview Project.
The aim of the clinic is to improve liver health, and reduce hospital visits and is part of strategies whereby the World Health Organisation (WHO) aim to eliminate Hepatitis C across the world by 2030.
Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause long- term liver damage. Many people don’t realise they have it because it often shows no symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health issues, including liver disease and cancer. However with early detection and treatment, Hepatitis can be cured.
At the clinic, testing is simple and painless. We use a quick finger-prick test to check for Hepatitis C. If the result is positive, treatment can begin right away at Seaview. The treatment involves taking tablets for 8 to 12 weeks and is 97% effective with very few side effects.
If you are interested in getting tested, visit Seaview on alternate Tuesdays from 10am until 2pm. Our dedicated Seaview keyworkers along with Craig from the Hep C Trust and Barbara, our liver nurse, are here to assist you.
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Helping people get back on their feet
Seaview’s range of support services helps marginalised people with addiction problems, mental health issues, ex-and at-risk offenders and rough sleepers achieve personal growth and fulfilment.
Wellbeing Centre
We provide a warm and welcoming building where people can find help, comfort, friendship and inspiration.
Recovery Services
Our RADAR, Alcohol Outreach and Specialist Outreach Recovery Service teams work with those struggling with complex addiction issues.
Homeless Services
Seaview’s homeless services start on the street with our Rough Sleepers Outreach Teams.
Healthcare
We work with a range of partner agencies to offer healthcare services to our clients.
Wellbeing Centre
We provide a warm and welcoming building where people can find help, comfort, friendship and inspiration.
Recovery Services
Our RADAR, Alcohol Outreach and Specialist Outreach Recovery Service teams work with those struggling with complex addiction issues.
Homeless Services
Seaview’s homeless services start on the street with our Rough Sleepers Outreach Teams.
Healthcare
We work with a range of partner agencies to offer healthcare services to our clients.