An open letter to our communities, patients and colleagues this festive season
Thank you for the overwhelming support you have shown us in 2020, which has been a year like no other...
Appeal to the residents of East Sussex to keep each other safe
Dr David Walker the Medical Director at the Trust is appealing via our video to the residents of East Sussex, to please follow the latest Tier guidelines..
East Sussex residents urged to keep each other safe
In an interview with BBC South East on Wednesday 17th December 2020, Dr David Walker, Medical Director at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and a Hastings resident, shared the news that the Trust is admitting more Covid-19 positive patients, following the increase in cases across East Sussex, but especially in the Hastings and Rother area.…
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