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Patients tend to be referred to the vascular access team when they are classed as having difficult intravenous access (DIVA), which means their veins can be difficult to find or access. This can cause problems with anything from getting bloods to putting lines in for medication, chemotherapy, long term IV feeding or blood transfusions. Patients…
Our latest Hero of the Month is Hayley Tullett, a Housekeeper in the residences at Conquest Hospital. Hayley’s nomination for Hero of the Month reads: “Hayley works full time and is usually first in to set the tone and brighten the day for the team. She is a constant source of laughter, help, home baking…
Did you know there is a dedicated therapy garden at Eastbourne District General Hospital? With the support of staff fundraising efforts and the ongoing generosity of The Friends of Eastbourne Hospital, our occupational therapy team have been able to create a peaceful space for patients and colleagues to enjoy. The garden is full of beautiful…
Well done to Sam Morley, Advanced Clinical Lead for Virtual Wards, who won our Hero of the Month Award! “Sam has been a key player in developing Virtual Wards within our community health and integrated care team. She is passionate and motivated and an inspiration to others. Sam always takes time to explain the Virtual…
Today is Biomedical Science Day (8 June), where we celebrate the teams who work behind the scenes. Biomedical scientists are registered scientists under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They mostly work in healthcare laboratories, the ‘engine room’ of modern medicine. 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are based on pathology results provided by…
A beautiful mural has been hand painted on the wall at the entrance lobby to the maternity unit at Conquest Hospital. The brightly coloured mural, which depicts a beach scene, has been painted by the Darvell community, who are located near Robertsbridge. The community are responsible for some of the other murals at the hospital,…
Silvia Richter works on reception in cardiology. We speak to her to find out more about her role and what she loves about working here. Hi Silvia, how long have you been in this role? I’ve been in this role for six months. I started on the bank, and then after about four months my…
Yetunde Lawal-Adeyemi, Clinical Educator, tells us about her role and the recent celebration event held for the New To Care Health Care Support Workers (HCSW). “I have been in this role for 12 amazing months after first joining the trust in March 2021,” says Yetunde. “I enjoy everything about the role! Teaching, meeting new people,…
Our team of mammographers have changed the colour of their uniforms to ‘breast cancer awareness’ pink. Mammograms are a highly emotive and personal examination for many of our patients, so every effort is made to reassure and help reduce any anxiety and stress. Making the mammography team more identifiable for our patients will help reduce…
Last Friday we proudly celebrated one of our wonderful uro-oncology support workers, Charlie Gepilga, by presenting him with an NHS England CNO Support Worker Award. The NHS England Chief Nursing Officer Support Worker Award is a national award that recognises colleagues that ‘consistently demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours when fulfilling their everyday roles to…
