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 hospitals 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…

5 June 2025
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Patient centred care from the Heart Failure Virtual Wards team

The Heart Failure Virtual Ward has been recognised as making a real difference to patient care. Launched in September 2023, the service has already supported over 250 patients, helping many to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions or to return home sooner. By managing patients in their own homes, where appropriate, the Virtual Ward helps reduce potential risks of staying…

4 June 2025
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Hospitals and hospices join forces to enhance local palliative care services

A pioneering partnership between East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the local hospices – St Michael’s Hospice in Hastings and St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne – is transforming the way palliative care is delivered across East Sussex. Joined-up care across settings The ability for consultants to work flexibly across the trust and both hospices has led…

15 May 2025
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Celebrating International Nurses Day at the trust

Monday was International Nurses Day, a day to celebrate our amazing nursing colleagues and all they contribute to our trust. We asked some of our nurses a bit about their nursing careers and why they love their jobs. Kate Campbell is Matron of the special school nursing team and children’s bladder and bowel service. “I…