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21 August 2025
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New aquablation procedure brings benefits for patients with enlarged prostate

Last month, two of our consultant urologists, Mr Edward Calleja and Mr Kamil Quraishi, successfully performed our first aquablation procedures at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This makes us one of the first NHS hospitals in the region to provide this advanced technology and marks a significant advancement in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), more…

11 August 2025
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Trust is shortlisted for HSJ Award for support for veterans

The trust has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious HSJ Awards in the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award category for our Veteran Aware and Armed Forces Initiative work. Our award entry covered the trust’s roll-out of Armed Forces awareness training for staff, our work to better identify veterans in our patients pathways,…

1 August 2025
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Donation to Eastbourne DGH paediatric Cystic Fibrosis unit

At the beginning of July, Eastbourne DGH Scott unit Cystic Fibrosis clinic received a donation of a Budii from’ Katefest’ and Eastbourne 41 Club. A Budii is an innovative sensory system designed for children which provides interactive projections onto tables, floors or walls, enabling  engaging learning that is inclusive for all abilities. ‘Katefest’ is an…

1 August 2025
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Trust reaccredited as Disability Confident Leader

We’re proud to share that we have once again been formally recognised as a Disability Confident Leader – the highest level of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our Leader reaccreditation is valid until July 2028, following a rigorous self-assessment and independent external validation. What is Disability Confident? The Government’s Disability Confident scheme helps employers think…

28 July 2025
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Black History Month Conference: Book your place

We are proud to host this year’s NHS Sussex Black History Month Conference on Thursday 9 October 2025 at the Education Centre, Conquest Hospital, Hastings. Join us from 9am to 1pm for the conference, followed by a networking lunch until 3pm. Reserve your place via Eventbrite. The theme for 2025 is ‘Standing firm in pride…

23 July 2025
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Trust awarded ‘Gold’ in defence employer recognition scheme

We are delighted to have been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). This achievement marks our progression from Bronze in January 2024 and Silver in September 2024, culminating in our new status as a leading advocate for the Armed Forces Community. The ERS Gold Award,…

23 July 2025
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Colleagues join Eastbourne Pride in celebration of inclusion and allyship

Colleagues from across our trust joined the Eastbourne Pride Parade last weekend, walking alongside St Wilfrid’s Hospice to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community and for allyship across the NHS. The event brought colour, joy and unity to Eastbourne, with participants warmly greeted by the crowds along the parade route. Our NHS flags flew…