New health and wellbeing centre opens at FOUNDRY
18th January 2023
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Run by Victoria Medial Centre (VMC) and its existing Beacon Centre outlet, Digital First, Room 201 will offer one-to-one and group drop-in sessions, led by leading social practitioners and mental health nurses.
The idea for the centre came about after the team at VMC noticed a gap in the service provided for mental health and wellbeing.
Over the past year, the social practitioners at the practice have become increasingly busier with those looking for help, advice and even just someone to talk to. The team wanted to create a designated safe space for those looking for support.
Room 201 aims to provide a controlled and open access service for patients with any type of mental health or wellbeing anxieties.
The location at FOUNDRY has been chosen due to its central and easily accessible location for all Eastbourne residents, and also as it is a non-clinical setting, with the aim to make the experience more comforting and less stressful for those looking to seek advice.
Room 201 officially opened on December 8, with VIP guests including Caroline Ansell MP and Eastbourne Mayor Councillor Pat Rodohan, alongside local councillors and businesspeople.
Nigel Grinstead, CEO at Victoria Medical Centre, said: “We are delighted to be opening our second unit in the Beacon, and even more excited to have a space in the newly opened FOUNDRY.
“We are confident that Room 201 will be a safe space for Eastbourne residents to visit to help address any concerns they may have. We have a team of highly skilled professionals, some of the best in the country, to help bring our vision to life and give the people of Eastbourne whatever help and support they need.”
Room 201 is now open to the public on the first floor of FOUNDRY for residents to drop in when convenient or make an appointment at the surgery.
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