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…
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…
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…
As part of Dementia Action Week we spoke to Chris about her experience living with dementia.
Heroes of the Month awards have been given to Leah Falla and Kayleigh Clark who work in the Maternity department at Conquest Hospital.
This week is Dementia Awareness Week, with International Clinical Trials Day being celebrated on Tuesday of this week.
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…
We all have very different reactions to death and dying depending on our experiences and beliefs.
Monday 5 May marked International Day of the Midwife, and to celebrate we’re taking a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of midwives. Preparing women and their families for the delivery of new life puts midwives and other maternity colleagues at the very heart of every stage of pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal…
As we approach the National Day for Staff Networks on 14 May 2025, we’re pleased to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contribution of our staff networks in making our trust a more inclusive, supportive place to work. We’re especially proud to welcome Soumya Sononey as the new Chair of our Multicultural Network, with…
