12 February 2026
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National nomination for Trust’s Apprenticeship team

The Trust’s Apprenticeship team has been nominated for ‘Best Employer (Large)’ at the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026. The team were nominated by colleagues at East Sussex College in appreciation for the work the Trust does with the College. Jenny Darwood, Director of People said: “To be recognised for a national award is such an amazing…

17 December 2025
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Celebrating the trust’s first cohort of Clinical Management Trainees

On Monday 24 November we proudly celebrated with East Sussex College the first cohort of Clinical Management Trainees as they graduated with their NCFE Team leading qualification.   It was a fantastic event and truly inspiring to watch each learner received their certificate. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is incredibly proud to be working in…

2 October 2025
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Celebrating Success: Project Search Intern Graduation 

Last Wednesday (24 September) the trust proudly celebrated the graduation of our interns from East Sussex College, Eastbourne Campus, who had completed the Project Search programme for the academic year 2024/2025. The event took place in the lecture theatre at Eastbourne DGH and was marked by an atmosphere full of smiles, laughter, and joy. This…

21 August 2025
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New aquablation procedure brings benefits for patients with enlarged prostate

Last month, two of our consultant urologists, Mr Edward Calleja and Mr Kamil Quraishi, successfully performed our first aquablation procedures at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This makes us one of the first NHS Trusts in the region to provide this advanced technology and marks a significant advancement in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), more…

1 August 2025
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Donation to Eastbourne DGH paediatric Cystic Fibrosis unit

At the beginning of July, Eastbourne DGH Scott unit Cystic Fibrosis clinic received a donation of a Budii from’ Katefest’ and Eastbourne 41 Club. A Budii is an innovative sensory system designed for children which provides interactive projections onto tables, floors or walls, enabling  engaging learning that is inclusive for all abilities. ‘Katefest’ is an…

5 June 2025
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Celebrating National Volunteers Week

National Volunteers week provides an opportunity for us to recognise and thank the almost 500 volunteers here at the trust for their work and selfless commitment they provide throughout the year. From pharmacy drivers to therapy pets and their handlers, Friends Charities to hospital radio volunteers, Infant Feeding Supporters to Chaplaincy volunteers, courtyard gardeners and…