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Inpatient visiting restrictions lifted
We have lifted our temporary visiting restrictions for inpatient visits...
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Rise in cases of strep A and scarlet fever
Viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs are in high circulation as we move further into winter. Any illness in children can be very concerning. For the majority of children, however, these illnesses will be minor, and care can be provided at home with simple measures such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and drinking plenty to…
Improvements to East Sussex cardiology and ophthalmology services get the green light
The East Sussex Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) has endorsed proposals to improve cardiology and ophthalmology services for the people of East Sussex...
Royal College of Nursing strike action update
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has confirmed that no Trusts in Sussex will be taking part in strike action on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December. Whilst all of the NHS Trusts in Sussex met the legal threshold for mandated action, the RCN confirmed last month the organisations where industrial action will take…
Providing enhanced care to pregnant young people
Alice Jeavons, Team Leader and Lead Specialist Midwife for Young Parents, works in the Lighthouse team. Here Alice tells us more about her team and the work they do. “The Lighthouse team is a continuity of carer midwifery team,” says Alice. “We specialise in providing enhanced care to pregnant young people across our trust. Each…
Ward Clerk and Matrons Assistant Felicity wins Hero of the Month
Felicity Parsons, Ward Clerk and Matrons Assistant on De Cham Ward at Conquest, has won a Hero of the Month Award! Felicity was nominated by several members of her team on De Cham Ward, who said of her: “Felicity is kind, thoughtful and considerate to all of her colleagues. No matter what she is doing,…
Critical Care Sensory Garden celebrated following restoration
A plan to convert an unloved courtyard into a sensory garden for patients in the Critical Care Unit at Conquest has finally come to fruition. Spearheaded by Pauline Simes, Head of Critical Care Unit, and Vicky Streeter, Critical Care Administrator, the planning for the project started back in 2018. After a lot of fundraising and…
Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards finalists
The Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards took place last week and we were delighted to be finalists in the ‘Best International Recruitment Experience’ category. The gala award ceremony brought together over 700 professionals from across the health and care community and gave the opportunity for networking and collaboration, before the winners of 2022 Nursing…
Healthcare Assistant recruitment open days
We are holding Healthcare Assistant recruitment open days on 1st and 6th December - find out more...
Pulse oximeters provide better, safer care for newborns
Tiny Tickers, a charity that gives pulse-oximetry machines to maternity units to help diagnose congenital heart defects (CHD) in newborns, has donated ten monitors to the trust. Newborn screening for a congenital heart defect involves using the pulse oximetry machines to measure oxygen levels (oxygen saturation) through sensors placed on the baby’s skin. Claire Croft,…