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18 September 2026
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Trust Awards 2026: An evening of celebration, recognition and pride

Colleagues, volunteers, partners and guests came together last night for a memorable evening of celebration at our annual Trust Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and teams who make a difference every day across our trust. The awards are one of the highlights of the year, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedication,…

16 September 2026
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Rehabilitation Awareness Week 2026

Why Rehab Can’t Wait This week marks Rehabilitation Awareness Week, providing an opportunity to celebrate the life-changing impact rehabilitation has on our patients and recognise the vital work of rehabilitation teams across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This year’s national theme, “Rehab Can’t Wait” led by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, highlights the importance of…

14 September 2026
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Care Without Carbon team shortlisted in HSJ Awards

We are delighted that our Care Without Carbon programme, in partnership with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, has been recognised in the ‘Toward Net Zero’ category in this years’ HSJ awards. The CWC team are now invited to present to a panel of HSJ judges on 8 October. The programme is our approach to delivering…

9 September 2026
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Come along to our Annual General Meeting 2026

We are holding our annual general meeting on Tuesday 15 September at The Relais Cooden Beach, Bexhill-on-Sea. It is your chance to find out more about your local NHS trust, ask questions and hear about future plans. Steve Phoenix, Chairman of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said: “We would always encourage people to come along…

26 August 2026
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Local Couple’s Fundraising Tribute Supports Families Experiencing Baby Loss

Local couple from Bexhill have raised an incredible £7,225 for the Conquest Hospital Maternity Bereavement Team in memory of their twin babies, Lily-Rose and Leo Alexander. Millie Piper and Fin Hendley organised a series of fundraising events following the loss of their twins earlier this year, with all proceeds going towards supporting the maternity bereavement…

19 August 2026
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New mural arrives at Conquest Hospital

The Friends of Conquest Hospital were approached by frontline colleagues in our Conquest paediatric emergency department, who had spotted an opportunity to transform an unused courtyard, a space clearly visible from paediatric inpatient beds but previously offering nothing to brighten a child’s day, into something more interesting and uplifting for our youngest patients. That spark…

10 August 2026
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Anyone Can Ally programme shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Awards!

We are delighted to announce that our Anyone Can Ally programme has been shortlisted for the Staff Wellbeing and Culture Award at the HSJ Awards. Our programme stood out as a real ‘success story’ worthy of a prized place on the panel’s shortlist for the award, which recognises an outstanding contribution to healthcare. The culture…

7 August 2026
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Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2026: Unity in Diversity

Throughout July, colleagues across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust came together to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2026, embracing this year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity.” Led by the Trust’s Multicultural Staff Network, a month-long programme of activities provided opportunities for staff to celebrate culture, share experiences, reflect on identity and belonging, and recognise the significant…

7 August 2026
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LGBTQIA+ Staff Network Quiz Raises Over £140 for The Sussex Beacon

Colleagues from across the Trust came together for an evening of fun, learning and fundraising at the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network Fundraiser Quiz, held at The Forbidden Fruit in St Leonards. Organised and hosted by LGBTQIA+ Staff Network the event brought together staff from a variety of teams to test their knowledge, make new connections and…

6 August 2026
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Fresh Air and Wellbeing Days Bring Staff Together

The Tobacco Dependence Treatment Team would like to thank everyone who joined us for our recent Fresh Air and Wellbeing Days at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital. The events were held to celebrate the benefits of our smokefree hospital sites and to encourage colleagues to take a moment away from the demands of…