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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…

6 August 2026
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RCN Winter Pressures Leadership Conference

Charli Brown represented the trust at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Winter Pressures Leadership Conference in London, taking part in a panel discussion on the importance of psychological safety within healthcare teams. The conference brought together nursing leaders and professionals from across the country to share learning, discuss challenges and explore ways to strengthen…

28 July 2026
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Advanced Stroke Imaging Service Launched

Patients with suspected stroke are set to benefit from faster, more advanced diagnosis following the introduction of CT perfusion imaging. The new technology provides detailed information about blood flow in the brain, helping clinicians identify patients who could benefit from specialist stroke treatments, even many hours after symptoms first began. By showing which areas of…

22 July 2026
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Orthoptist Louise receives prestigious national ‘Rising Star’ award

The Orthoptic Department is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Louise Rossiter, who has been awarded the Rising Star Award by the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS). Lorraine Manklow, Head Orthoptist said: This highly prestigious national award recognises exceptional early-career orthoptists who demonstrate excellence, dedication, leadership potential and a commitment to advancing patient…

17 July 2026
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Mabel the Labradoodle visits Conquests Radiology Team

The Radiology Team at Conquest Hospital recently had the pleasure of welcoming a very special visitor – Mabel the Labradoodle, accompanied by Trevor from Pets as Therapy. During her visit, Mabel spent time meeting staff throughout the department, spreading smiles and providing a welcome boost to the team. Colleagues enjoyed the opportunity to take a…