Our spotlight feature highlights different colleagues’ roles within our trust and what it means to them. How would you describe what you do if you were explaining it to someone who doesn’t work in the NHS? Hi! I’m one of our Lead Digital Delivery Partners, working alongside Debra East and Mat Alonso. Together we’re getting…
Tobacco use, specifically cigarette smoking, continues to be the single largest preventable cause of ill-health, death and disability in the UK. Tackling tobacco dependency is one of the most effective ways of eliminating health inequalities and arguably the single most important investment that we can make to improve the health, wealth and social wellbeing of…
Our Parkinson’s group has completed a sponsored read, raising more than £300 for the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital.
Andrew Strevens appointed as Chief Finance Officer following a comprehensive competitive process...
This morning a car accidentally rolled into one of the structures covering the ambulance bay at the front of Eastbourne DGH. No significant injuries have been reported, however this incident has meant that ambulance access to the site is impaired. To ensure the impact on our services is managed appropriately, we declared an internal business…
We are always looking for ways to improve productivity..
The psychological wellbeing of our people is paramount. We know that by providing the right support, not only will our patients receive great care, but our teams will have a positive working experience where colleagues feel able to respond to the demands of healthcare provision without detriment to personal wellbeing. We spoke to Liz Lipsham,…
Next Tuesday (17 October) is Pharmacy Technician Day, celebrating the contribution and support pharmacy technicians provide to colleagues and the crucial part they play in helping patients make the most of their medicines. Pharmacy technicians are key members of the pharmacy team, engaging with patients, liaising with other healthcare professionals and providing support for safe…
August marked the start of the building work on the new elective care hub at Eastbourne District General Hospital. We spoke to Dr Nick McNeillis, Chief of Surgery, and Dr James Evans, Deputy Chief of Surgery and Day Surgery Clinical Lead, about the benefits of the elective care hub. “The elective surgical hub represents a…
Did you know that we have over 130 trained mental health first aiders in the trust? Our mental health first aiders have been trained by the accredited mental health first aid England course over four sessions. They are taken on a deep dive into the world of mental health, learning about various conditions like schizophrenia,…
