Celebrating Red for Research day 2025
We will celebrate #Red4Research Day, which credits all those who take part in, support and deliver research...
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…
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…
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…
Dementia Action Week – Living with Dementia
As part of Dementia Action Week we spoke to Chris about her experience living with dementia.
Hero of the Month awards for Leah Falla and Kayleigh Clark
Heroes of the Month awards have been given to Leah Falla and Kayleigh Clark who work in the Maternity department at Conquest Hospital.
Quality improvement and research in dementia care
This week is Dementia Awareness Week, with International Clinical Trials Day being celebrated on Tuesday of this week.
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…
How to talk about death and dying
We all have very different reactions to death and dying depending on our experiences and beliefs.
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
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…