Hero of the Month – Kelly Death
Our Hero of the Month was Kelly Death, Clinical Research, Corporate Service Division.
National Grief Awareness Week and the Bereavement Team
We are highlighting our bereavement team during National Grief Awareness Week.
New SLT therapy helps people with Parkinson’s
The Community Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team have recently introduced a new therapy programme for people with Parkinson’s. The Speak Out! Therapy Programme, developed by Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders regain and retain their speech. The treatment combines education, individual and group speech therapy, daily home practice, and…
Stroke team praised for their clinical research collaboration
Congratulations to the Stroke team for their participation in the TICH-3 clinical research study led by Dr Chemindra Biyanwila, Consultant Stroke Physician.
Celebrating armed forces at the trust
The Trust is proud to have been presented with the silver award in the defence employer recognition scheme. Steve Aumayer, Deputy Chief executive and Chief People Office and Sarah Feather, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, attended an event at Admiralty House, residence of the 2nd Sea Lord, HMNB Portsmouth to be given the award by…
Friends donates multiple books to help prepare patients for surgery
The Friends of Eastbourne hospital have donated 60 copies of a new book, “The Power of Preparation for Surgery”, that will be lent to patients and staff. The book explains how to prepare well for surgery and aims to empower and reassure patients so they are ready physically, mentally and practically for their operation. It…
Emergency planning exercise success
On Thursday 19 September there was a training exercise held at Eastbourne DGH. The exercise involved colleagues from the trust as well as partners from NHS Sussex, East Sussex Fire and Rescue, Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Services who make up the Sussex Resilience Forum. The aim of the exercise was to test…
Come along to our Annual General Meeting
We will be holding our annual general meeting on Tuesday 10 September in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Retirement for Angela after 42 years with the NHS
Angela Colosi Deputy Chief Nurse for Quality and Policy will be retiring from the trust next month after 42 years with the NHS. Angela’s role, which sits within the Corporate Nursing Team, is extremely patient focused and is crucial in ensuring that patients are receiving the highest quality of care. “No two days are the…
British Citizen Award for Barry
Barry Coase, a volunteer with the trust along with his therapy dog Bella, was among 26 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. The British Citizen Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution to society by this group of people. The medal presentation was held…