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Celebrating our Operating Department Practitioners
Our Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) recently celebrated Operating Department Practitioners Day...
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Celebrating National Volunteers Week
National Volunteers week provides an opportunity for us to recognise and thank the almost 500 volunteers here at the trust for their work and selfless commitment they provide throughout the year. From pharmacy drivers to therapy pets and their handlers, Friends Charities to hospital radio volunteers, Infant Feeding Supporters to Chaplaincy volunteers, courtyard gardeners and…
Patient centred care from the Heart Failure Virtual Wards team
The Heart Failure Virtual Ward has been recognised as making a real difference to patient care. Launched in September 2023, the service has already supported over 250 patients, helping many to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions or to return home sooner. By managing patients in their own homes, where appropriate, the Virtual Ward helps reduce potential risks of staying…
Hospitals and hospices join forces to enhance local palliative care services
A pioneering partnership between East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the local hospices – St Michael’s Hospice in Hastings and St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne – is transforming the way palliative care is delivered across East Sussex. Joined-up care across settings The ability for consultants to work flexibly across the trust and both hospices has led…
Conquest Friends donate state-of-the-art surgical equipment
Two new Karl Storz Stack Systems have been donated by the Friends of Conquest Hospital.
Dementia Action Week – Living with Dementia
As part of Dementia Action Week we spoke to Chris about her experience living with dementia.
Hero of the Month awards for Leah Falla and Kayleigh Clark
Heroes of the Month awards have been given to Leah Falla and Kayleigh Clark who work in the Maternity department at Conquest Hospital.
Quality improvement and research in dementia care
This week is Dementia Awareness Week, with International Clinical Trials Day being celebrated on Tuesday of this week.
Celebrating International Nurses Day at the trust
Monday was International Nurses Day, a day to celebrate our amazing nursing colleagues and all they contribute to our trust. We asked some of our nurses a bit about their nursing careers and why they love their jobs. Kate Campbell is Matron of the special school nursing team and children’s bladder and bowel service. “I…
Consultants keep a close eye on the summit
Consultant eye surgeons, Mr Shahram Kashani and Mr Pantelis Loannidis recently took part in the National Three Peaks Challenge.