First Covid patient treated with CPAP discharged from newly specialised ward
The first patient has been discharged from Baird Ward at Conquest Hospital following his successful treatment for Covid-19 using CPAP
Send a message to a loved one
We are supporting family and friends to share messages with patients while visiting to our hospitals is being restricted.
New Chief Executive appointed
The Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Chadwick-Bell as its new Chief Executive, on an interim basis.
Emotional tribute as ESHT nurse leaves Critical Care
There were emotional scenes at Conquest Hospital on Friday afternoon as a member of ESHT nursing staff, Uma Pradhan, finally left Critical Care having spent 23 days in the unit being treated for Covid-19.
NHS: We are here if you need us
There is growing evidence showing that people are ignoring health concerns and putting off coming into hospital, even if they need urgent or emergency help.
Pooja Sharma, Trust Pharmacist
It is with great sadness that the Trust announces the death of Pooja Sharma. Pooja worked as a Pharmacist at Eastbourne District General Hospital and sadly died last week in London.
Innovation and change to manage Covid-19 at ESHT
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is putting in place a number of changes to manage the increase in patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19. The Trust is temporarily modifying a number of services to significantly increase critical care capacity for those patients who are suspected or confirmed as having Covid-19. These changes will allow Covid-19…
Temporary maternity change in response to Covid-19 pressures
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) has made the decision to temporarily suspend the homebirth service and births at Eastbourne Midwifery Unit (EMU) to ensure a safe service for women and babies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, all deliveries will take place in the obstetric unit at Conquest Hospital, Hastings A key factor in this…
Trust Medical Director urges people to follow government advice on social distancing
ESHT Medical Director, Dr David Walker is urging people to follow government advice on social distancing to help the local NHS.
Specialist Nurse wins Employee of the Month Award
Natasha Ewen who is a Specialist Nurse for the Urology Investigation Suite, has won an Employee of the Month Award for her commitment to patients and colleagues. Michael Gibson, Health Care Assistant who nominated Natasha said: “Her pure dedication to both patients and colleagues is not only excellent, it is outstanding. Much of Natasha’s invaluable help…