Local MP visits Conquest Hospital
Sally-Ann Hart, the MP for Hastings and Rye recently visited Conquest Hospital to speak to new Chief Executive, Joe Chadwick-Bell, and meet members of staff at the hospital.
Specialist support for people diagnosed with sight loss
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, have launched a new service providing emotional and practical support to people newly diagnosed with sight loss.
National Cardiology simulation training for doctors in a Covid secure environment
Simulation training for new specialist cardiac doctors to improve their skills with heart procedures has taken place in a Covid secure environment at the Trust, allowing doctors the opportunity to learn and practice procedures in a simulated situation using high-tech mannequins and IT training devices.
Candles to be lit in ‘Wave of Light’ to remember lost babies
Maternity staff at ESHT will be lighting candles at 7pm on Thursday 15 October as part of the 'Wave of Light' to remember lost babies as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week and to join with bereaved parents, families and friends around the globe to remember all babies who sadly died too soon.
ESHT comments on the Government hospital building project
Following the announcement on Friday confirming East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s inclusion in the Government’s hospital building programme, Joe Chadwick-Bell, ESHT Chief Executive said: “We are delighted to be part of the second phase of the Government’s Healthcare Infrastructure Project which will see a significant investment in Bexhill, Eastbourne and Conquest hospitals over the next…
Achievements celebrated at socially distanced Pride of ESHT Awards ceremonies
The achievements of members of staff at the Trust have been celebrated at three separate socially distanced award ceremonies, with three awards being given, compared to 15 at a normal ceremony - the People’s Choice Award winner and Runner Up and the Chairman’s Award, plus recognition for 18 members of staff who have achieved over…
2,000th baby born at Eastbourne Midwifery Unit
The midwifery team at Eastbourne Midwifery Unit (EMU) are celebrating after the 2000th baby was born in the unit - Ottilie Jaye Tuson was born weighing in at 6lbs 11oz or 3.03kg to proud parents Emily Lawrence and Matthew Tuson
Hospital radio team at Conquest Hospital win award
The hospital radio team at Conquest Hospital, who provide a free service to patients, hospital staff and the wider community, has won an award for the 'Leading Provider of Hospital Radio Services in the South East of England' from the Corporate Vision Magazine Media Innovators Award.
Trust supporting Organ Donation week
The Trust is supporting NHS Blood and Transplant and Organ Donation Week to encourage people to share their choices about organ donation with their family following changes to the law around organ donation in England
Eastbourne Emergency Department modernisation work complete
The latest phase of modernising the Emergency Department at Eastbourne DGH has been completed...