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15 September 2024
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Multi-agency training exercise taking place at Eastbourne DGH

The NHS across Sussex is set to lead on a major training exercise on 18 and 19 September 2024 at Eastbourne District General Hospital and the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Lewes Victoria Hospital. The exercise, involving multiple organisations, will test emergency response plans in the event of a hazardous materials incident such as a…

13 September 2024
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England’s Chief Nursing Officer visits Eastbourne DGH

Earlier this month, nursing staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital hosted a visit from Duncan Barton, the new Chief Nursing Officer at NHS England, and Andrea Lewis, the Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England’s South East Region. Duncan and Andrea visited Michelham ward, the hospital’s gastroenterology ward, which cares for many of our patients who…

29 August 2024
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Retirement for Angela after 42 years with the NHS

Angela Colosi Deputy Chief Nurse for Quality and Policy will be retiring from the trust next month after 42 years with the NHS. Angela’s role, which sits within the Corporate Nursing Team, is extremely patient focused and is crucial in ensuring that patients are receiving the highest quality of care. “No two days are the…

28 August 2024
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British Citizen Award for Barry

Barry Coase, a volunteer with the trust along with his therapy dog Bella, was among 26 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. The British Citizen Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution to society by this group of people. The medal presentation was held…

8 August 2024
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First robotic colorectal operation in Sussex

The first robotic colorectal operation in Sussex has been performed at Conquest Hospital, following the installation of a £2 million da Vinci XI robotic-assisted surgical system. Mr Michail Klimovskij, Consultant Surgeon who is leading on this project said: “We are delighted to announce that we have recently performed the first robotic colorectal operation in Sussex.…

8 August 2024
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New partnership launches to keep stroke patients active and help their recovery

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and Active Sussex have joined forces to keep stroke patients moving to improve their health while at hospital and when they go home A stroke diagnosis can have a significant impact on people, including their ability to walk and move, to eat and to communicate. Recovering from a stroke is often…

1 August 2024
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Supporting Clinical Research at the trust

As a trust we are always looking at ways to support colleagues, engage teams and deliver clinical research studies. Clinical research helps scientists better understand diseases andconditions, advance treatments and prevent them in the future. Patients feel like they are playing a more active role in their health and learn more about their disease or…