Video clips and images to say “Thank You to the NHS”
As part of our celebrations to mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS on Sunday 5th July 2020, we would like local people to help mark the event by sending us their short messages of thanks to the NHS.
Announcement about home births in East Sussex
We are re-instating our home birth service from Monday 22nd June, following its suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bench donated as lasting tribute to hardworking NHS staff
Members of staff at Conquest Hospital raised funds to place a bench overlooking the Lagoon, as a lasting tribute to the hardworking NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
RITA brought in to help out on the ward
A new digital therapy system called RITA, which stands for ‘Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities’ has been purchased by MacDonald Ward at Conquest Hospital, following successful fund raising activities on the ward. RITA is an innovative, evidence-based, state-of-the-art digital therapy system which allows patients to use apps, games and other leisure activities as part of their…
Relay swim of the channel to raise money for the local NHS
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Mr Manuel Saldana, his children William (19), Beth (17) and Alice (12) together with Ophthalmologist, Dr Stephen Sweetman, and local businessman Tim Bigg are planning a relay swim of the channel in late August, to raise money for the local NHS. Mr Manuel Saldana said: “Swimming the English Channel is…
Celebrating our volunteers during Volunteers’ Week
Over 550 volunteers at the Trust who support patients, visitors and staff in a wide variety of roles across all our sites, will receive a card with a personal ‘thank you’ message from ESHT Chief Executive, Adrian Bull as part of Volunteers’ Week.
Trust breaks even
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust ended the 2019/20 financial year with a small surplus exceeding the year-end target that it set itself.
Work starts on next phase of modernising Emergency Department
Work has started on the next phase of modernising the Emergency Department at Eastbourne DGH which will see the installation of air conditioning, new treatment cubicles, new cardiac monitoring equipment, eco-friendly lighting, a new waiting area and updated mental health room.
Nurse’s portrait painted as part of NHS Heroes project
Staff Nurse Tasha Rainsley has had her portrait painted as part of a national celebration of NHS Heroes. Tasha was nominated by a colleague after being redeployed to work in critical care during Covid-19. From 53 nominated staff and teams across the Trust Tasha was randomly chosen.
New Emergency Nurse Practitioner Suite
A new Emergency Nurse Practitioner Suite in the Emergency Department at Eastbourne DGH has opened to care for patients with minor injuries and illness and includes an area dedicated to care for children.