27 July 2023
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Creating a more inclusive workplace culture

Congratulations to Sarah Feather, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, who recently won a Diversity in Health and Care Partners Programme award for the trust. The programme supports health and care organisations to create more inclusive workplace cultures, where difference is welcomed and celebrated. “We were lucky enough to be accepted on the very first…

20 July 2023
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Uro-oncology navigator role transforms diagnostic pathway for prostate patients

Prostate cancer is one of the more complex cancer pathways. An initial assessment is followed by an MRI scan and review; then biopsy sampling, reporting and review; before treatment is instigated as appropriate. Patients in this country should have cancer diagnosed or ruled out within a maximum of 28 days from GP referral, while cancer…

13 July 2023
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Celebrating “our dedicated and inspiring people” at the Trust Awards 2023

Last week colleagues from across our trust gathered at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea to celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams who work to directly or indirectly care for our local community, and whose endeavours have been recognised by their colleagues or the people we serve. Joe Chadwick-Bell, Chief Executive, said: “It…

13 July 2023
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Celebrating NHS75 at 10 Downing Street and Westminster Abbey

During last week’s celebrations for the 75th birthday of the NHS, some of our colleagues had the honour of being invited to events at 10 Downing Street and Westminster Abbey. On Tuesday 4 July, Brenda Lynes, Director of Midwifery, and Alison Newby, Head of Midwifery, were invited to attend a reception for NHS Champions at…

29 June 2023
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Cardioversion Nurse, Marie, celebrates 50 years at our trust

When we heard that Marie Doe had been working for the trust for 50 years, we jumped at the chance to interview her as part of our NHS 75 celebrations and to find out more about her experiences at the trust over the past 50 years. Marie is a cardioversion nurse in the Coronary Care…

29 June 2023

Long COVID team “trailblazing future rehabilitation modelling”

Earlier this month the Sussex Health and Care long COVID team was invited to Birmingham to speak at the National Long COVID Forum. They were able to share their learning as an Integrated Care System hosted team, which is considered to be a unique approach within the national modelling of long COVID services. The feedback…

22 June 2023
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Bringing vascular care to the heart of health care

Patients tend to be referred to the vascular access team when they are classed as having difficult intravenous access (DIVA), which means their veins can be difficult to find or access. This can cause problems with anything from getting bloods to putting lines in for medication, chemotherapy, long term IV feeding or blood transfusions. Patients…

22 June 2023
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Well done to Hayley, our Hero of the Month!

Our latest Hero of the Month is Hayley Tullett, a Housekeeper in the residences at Conquest Hospital. Hayley’s nomination for Hero of the Month reads: “Hayley works full time and is usually first in to set the tone and brighten the day for the team. She is a constant source of laughter, help, home baking…

15 June 2023
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Well done Sam, our Hero of the Month!

Well done to Sam Morley, Advanced Clinical Lead for Virtual Wards, who won our Hero of the Month Award! “Sam has been a key player in developing Virtual Wards within our community health and integrated care team. She is passionate and motivated and an inspiration to others. Sam always takes time to explain the Virtual…

8 June 2023
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Biomedical Science Day 2023

Today is Biomedical Science Day (8 June), where we celebrate the teams who work behind the scenes. Biomedical scientists are registered scientists under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They mostly work in healthcare laboratories, the ‘engine room’ of modern medicine. 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are based on pathology results provided by…