NHS in Sussex sets out strategic and operational priorities
The NHS across Sussex has set out the immediate and long-term priorities for improvement to health services for local people..
Congratulations to Glyn, our Hero of the Month!
Glyn Hards joined the trust in July 2022 and was ‘new to role’, having previously worked as a chef. He was nominated for and won our Hero of the Month award just five months’ later – well done Glyn! His nominator said: “Glyn has developed his skills so incredibly well. When Glyn arrived, he had…
Louise, Fran and Ella are our heroes of the month!
Congratulations to Louise Myeni, Fran Williams and Ella Butler who won our Hero of the Month award...
Supporting staff through trauma risk management
The trauma risk management (TRiM) framework is a means of supporting staff after a potentially traumatic experience (PTE) or accumulation of experiences, and to identify symptoms of stress early. We talked to Kati Tewkesbury, TRiM Lead (pictured above right), and Kim Boorman, TRiM Lead and Schwartz Round Co-Ordinator (pictured above left), to find out more.…
Services under extreme pressure
Our services are under extreme pressure. We are seeing unprecedented numbers of people coming into our emergency departments and delays in discharging patients who are well enough to leave our care are limiting the number of beds we have available for those we need to admit. Other NHS services, such as GPs and ambulances, are…
Rise in cases of strep A and scarlet fever
Viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs are in high circulation as we move further into winter. Any illness in children can be very concerning. For the majority of children, however, these illnesses will be minor, and care can be provided at home with simple measures such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and drinking plenty to…
Providing enhanced care to pregnant young people
Alice Jeavons, Team Leader and Lead Specialist Midwife for Young Parents, works in the Lighthouse team. Here Alice tells us more about her team and the work they do. “The Lighthouse team is a continuity of carer midwifery team,” says Alice. “We specialise in providing enhanced care to pregnant young people across our trust. Each…
Ward Clerk and Matrons Assistant Felicity wins Hero of the Month
Felicity Parsons, Ward Clerk and Matrons Assistant on De Cham Ward at Conquest, has won a Hero of the Month Award! Felicity was nominated by several members of her team on De Cham Ward, who said of her: “Felicity is kind, thoughtful and considerate to all of her colleagues. No matter what she is doing,…
Critical Care Sensory Garden celebrated following restoration
A plan to convert an unloved courtyard into a sensory garden for patients in the Critical Care Unit at Conquest has finally come to fruition. Spearheaded by Pauline Simes, Head of Critical Care Unit, and Vicky Streeter, Critical Care Administrator, the planning for the project started back in 2018. After a lot of fundraising and…
Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards finalists
The Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards took place last week and we were delighted to be finalists in the ‘Best International Recruitment Experience’ category. The gala award ceremony brought together over 700 professionals from across the health and care community and gave the opportunity for networking and collaboration, before the winners of 2022 Nursing…