Standing Firm in Power and Pride: Celebrating Black History Month 2025
This year’s Black History Month brought together colleagues from across our trust and the wider Sussex system...
No ifs, no butts! Tobacco dependency lead Sarah is on a mission to reduce nicotine dependence
On a mission to help people quit, one cigarette at a time...
Swap smoking for better health
Stopping smoking is hard. But the benefits speak for themselves. The earlier you quit smoking, the more you’re likely to benefit, but it’s never too late – quitting will improve your health whatever your age and no matter how long you have smoked. Refer yourself to One You East Sussex and get support to stop…
Baton of Hope for suicide prevention comes to Conquest Hospital
The Baton of Hope came to Conquest Hospital on Tuesday, carried proudly by our two baton bearers, Mark Fincher, and Gillian Grattan...
Conviction for patient in possession of a knife
A patient who brought a knife into hospital, has been sentenced to a 12-month community order...
Trust reaccredited as Disability Confident Leader
We’re proud to share that we have once again been formally recognised as a Disability Confident Leader – the highest level of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our Leader reaccreditation is valid until July 2028, following a rigorous self-assessment and independent external validation. What is Disability Confident? The Government’s Disability Confident scheme helps employers think…
Black History Month Conference: Book your place
We are proud to host this year’s NHS Sussex Black History Month Conference on Thursday 9 October 2025 at the Education Centre, Conquest Hospital, Hastings. Join us from 9am to 1pm for the conference, followed by a networking lunch until 3pm. Reserve your place via Eventbrite. The theme for 2025 is ‘Standing firm in pride…
Screening and early treatment vital in fight against hepatitis
Low awareness, misinformation, myths and stigma are stopping people from accessing hepatitis services...
Trust awarded ‘Gold’ in defence employer recognition scheme
We are delighted to have been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). This achievement marks our progression from Bronze in January 2024 and Silver in September 2024, culminating in our new status as a leading advocate for the Armed Forces Community. The ERS Gold Award,…
Colleagues join Eastbourne Pride in celebration of inclusion and allyship
Colleagues from across our trust joined the Eastbourne Pride Parade last weekend, walking alongside St Wilfrid’s Hospice to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community and for allyship across the NHS. The event brought colour, joy and unity to Eastbourne, with participants warmly greeted by the crowds along the parade route. Our NHS flags flew…