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Chief Nursing Officer Award for Daniel
Daniel Guakrodger, Critical Care Technician, was presented with an NHS England healthcare support worker (HCSW) Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) award..
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Eastbourne DGH courtyard to be a wellbeing space for colleagues and patients
Plans are underway to transform one of our courtyards at Eastbourne DGH into a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable outdoor space that will also serve as a lasting tribute to the dedication of colleagues throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. More than just a garden renovation, this project will turn the largest of the hospital’s 13 courtyards into…
Supporting our colleagues’ psychological wellbeing
The psychological wellbeing of our people is paramount. We know that by providing the right support, not only will our patients receive great care, but our teams will have a positive working experience where colleagues feel able to respond to the demands of healthcare provision without detriment to personal wellbeing. We spoke to Liz Lipsham,…
Our new Chief Executive visits teams across Conquest and Eastbourne
Since starting last week, our new Chief Executive Jayne Black has been visiting teams across Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH to meet colleagues and find out more about our services and the day-to-day reality delivering the care that we provide. Jayne said: “It was great to be able to come and visit clinical teams over…
Celebrating Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
The Sussex Bowel Cancer Screening Programme team brought their giant inflatable colon to Conquest Hospital recently, to give colleagues a look inside a colon and help spread awareness about colon health, bowel cancer and the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Kerry Fay, Clinical Manager/Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner from the Sussex Bowel…
Chief nursing award for Dawn
Dawn Woodgate, Clinical Support Worker, Emergency Department, has been presented with an NHS England healthcare support worker Chief Nursing Officer award.
Norovirus – please don’t help pass it on
Norovirus is a type of illness that causes diarrhoea and vomiting which is common at this time of year.
Healthwatch focus group asks for paediatric experiences in East Sussex
Healthwatch East Sussex are holding a paediatric focus group and are looking for children aged 8 to 11 and their parents and guardians to give their experiences of paediatric care within East Sussex. The main aim of the group is to hear from young people directly, since this age group who often can’t give feedback…
Spotlight on… Ellie Stringell, Clinical Scientist
Our spotlight feature highlights different colleagues roles within the trust and what they mean to them. How would you describe what you do if you were explaining it to someone who doesn’t work at the NHS? As a clinical scientist, I am involved with the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected heart disease. We…
Transforming recovery: a pioneering project in stroke rehabilitation
An innovative pilot programme in the Irvine Unit at Bexhill Hospital is revolutionising the way stroke rehabilitation is approached...