East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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We’d like to congratulate Professor Scarlett McNally, who has worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the trust since 2002, on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Given for ‘sustained and significant contributions to the practice of anaesthesia at an internationally active level’, Honorary Fellowships are a rare honour (only…
Do you have a quality improvement idea that you feel should be prioritised in the year ahead that is linked to the patient safety, experience or clinical effectiveness domains? If you are a member of staff, have you recently noticed any Patient Safety or Experience issues or trends recently within your Service area that you…
Colleagues, volunteers, partners and guests came together last night for a memorable evening of celebration at our annual Trust Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and teams who make a difference every day across our trust. The awards are one of the highlights of the year, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedication,…
Why Rehab Can’t Wait This week marks Rehabilitation Awareness Week, providing an opportunity to celebrate the life-changing impact rehabilitation has on our patients and recognise the vital work of rehabilitation teams across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This year’s national theme, “Rehab Can’t Wait” led by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, highlights the importance of…
We are delighted that our Care Without Carbon programme, in partnership with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, has been recognised in the ‘Toward Net Zero’ category in this years’ HSJ awards. The CWC team are now invited to present to a panel of HSJ judges on 8 October. The programme is our approach to delivering…
We are holding our annual general meeting on Tuesday 15 September at The Relais Cooden Beach, Bexhill-on-Sea. It is your chance to find out more about your local NHS trust, ask questions and hear about future plans. Steve Phoenix, Chairman of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said: “We would always encourage people to come along…
Local couple from Bexhill have raised an incredible £7,225 for the Conquest Hospital Maternity Bereavement Team in memory of their twin babies, Lily-Rose and Leo Alexander. Millie Piper and Fin Hendley organised a series of fundraising events following the loss of their twins earlier this year, with all proceeds going towards supporting the maternity bereavement…
The Friends of Conquest Hospital were approached by frontline colleagues in our Conquest paediatric emergency department, who had spotted an opportunity to transform an unused courtyard, a space clearly visible from paediatric inpatient beds but previously offering nothing to brighten a child’s day, into something more interesting and uplifting for our youngest patients. That spark…
We are delighted to announce that our Anyone Can Ally programme has been shortlisted for the Staff Wellbeing and Culture Award at the HSJ Awards. Our programme stood out as a real ‘success story’ worthy of a prized place on the panel’s shortlist for the award, which recognises an outstanding contribution to healthcare. The culture…
Throughout July, colleagues across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust came together to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2026, embracing this year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity.” Led by the Trust’s Multicultural Staff Network, a month-long programme of activities provided opportunities for staff to celebrate culture, share experiences, reflect on identity and belonging, and recognise the significant…
