Hernia training lists at the Sussex Surgical Centre
The Sussex Surgical Centre hosted two highly successful hernia training lists, the first of their kind within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery..
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…
ESHT Digital visit East Sussex College to promote NHS T-Levels
Members of the Trust's Digital team recently visited East Sussex College in Eastbourne to speak to the students about the T-Levels..
Speak Out! Programme for people with Parkinson’s
Our Speak Out! Programme for people with Parkinson’s continues to receive positive feedback from its participants...
OBE for Trust consultant in the New Years Honours
Professor Scarlett McNally, consultant orthopaedic surgeon has been named in the New Years honours list...
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…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrating Red for Research day 2025
We will celebrate #Red4Research Day, which credits all those who take part in, support and deliver research...