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This week, memorial trees were planted at our two hospitals, Conquest and Eastbourne DGH, to remember healthcare workers across the country who have taken their own lives. The memorial trees are part of a national campaign led by the mental health charity Doctors in Distress and in association with its Patron, BAFTA winner and former…
The annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign is taking place from 2 to 8 November 2026 to promote the importance of reporting side effects from medicines and medical device incidents. This year’s theme is ‘Side effects: don’t ignore them, report them!’ to encourage the reporting of side effects and adverse incidents with medicines and medical devices. Anyone can…
This week is Occupational Therapy Week, and with this year’s theme “Participation Changes Everything”, we are shining a spotlight on some of the Occupational Therapy teams, and how they enable people to participate in the things that matter to them. Helping people in their environment The Joint Community Rehabilitation team help people live well in…
Our Multicultural Network hosted a series of Black History Month “Learning Together” events, bringing colleagues from across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust together to celebrate the rich cultures, heritage, and contributions of African and Caribbean communities. The celebrations included two online events and one face-to-face gathering, creating valuable opportunities for staff to connect, learn, and…
During two separate periods of exceptional operational challenge, colleagues across pathology and estates demonstrated outstanding teamwork, dedication and commitment to patient care, going above and beyond to support services and colleagues when they were needed most. In June, our pathology service suffered the loss of both its main and back-up servers, bringing all electronic processing…
To mark National T Levels Week, we’re shining a light on Louis Jacinto, a T Level Student studying Health, who is currently on placement at the trust, spending time at both the Jubliee Eye Suite and Berwick Ward. How would you describe what you do if you were explaining it to someone who doesn’t work…
The Friends of Conquest Hospital have launched a new appeal to raise £101,000 for specialist equipment for patients and families across Hastings and Rother. Working closely with our clinical teams, the charity has identified three priority areas where additional equipment will have a direct impact on patient care: 12 specialist cots for babies receiving care…
On Tuesday 6 October, a series of prints by renowned British artist Eric Ravilious were unveiled in the staff restaurant at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The prints were purchased by the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital from Towner gallery, which holds an extensive collection of Ravilious’ work. The donation was made possible through the support of…
A team of dedicated nurses from Kipling Ward, alongside a member of the pharmacy team, have raised an incredible £11,386 after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge to support improvements for children and young people receiving care on the ward. The challenge took place on 18 July 2026 and saw the team climb the three…
Patients, relatives and staff on the Care of the Elderly wards at Eastbourne District General Hospital were treated to a special musical performance when the Printer Playhouse Ukulele Army visited to help mark World Alzheimer’s Month. The band spent time on the wards entertaining patients with a lively selection of songs, creating a warm and…
