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21 December 2023
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Nurse Samantha wins prestigious Queen’s Nurse award

Samantha Smith, Head of Nursing for Intermediate Care in Community, has been honoured with the title of Queens Nurse by the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) at an awards ceremony in December. The prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse was reintroduced in 2007 after a gap of almost 40 years. The title is recognition of individual nurses…

21 December 2023
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Hero of the Month award for Hannah

Hannah, who works in our Urgent Community Response service has won our Hero of the Month award. Hannah was nominated after she attended a care call where the patient had collapsed and were no longer breathing. Hannah immediately called 999 and began CPR which she continued until the ambulance arrived. As a new support worker…

19 December 2023
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NHS leaders in Sussex call for the public’s support during industrial action

People are being urged to support NHS services and know how to get help over the coming days as health and care teams prepare for further industrial action. Junior doctors take strike action from tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7am until 7am on Saturday 23 December. After Christmas and New Year, the longest action ever by junior…

23 November 2023
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Nurse recognised for dedication supporting bereaved families

An NHS Sussex nurse, who works with bereaved families, has been nominated for the national Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care. Faye Biggs, a child death review specialist nurse, has been nominated for this prestigious award, which celebrates her work in her rewarding and emotionally challenging role. The Award is run by Sands, the UK’s…

20 November 2023
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Video tour of Conquest Special Care Baby Unit now available

Virtual tours of the 13 neonatal units in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, including the Special Care Baby Unit at Conquest Hospital, have launched today on World Prematurity Day, 17 November 2023. One year in the making, the tours give parents, families and carers a step-by-step tour of the neonatal unit at each hospital. The user…