Twin nurses retire on the same day
Twin Ward Sisters, Carole Heather and Lynda Heather who have been nursing for almost 42 years, have retired on the same day.
Hand decorated ‘Comfort Pebbles’ help separated people stay connected
With visiting patients in hospital currently restricted an initiative called ‘Comfort Pebbles 2020’ has been introduced as another means for patients and their families to maintain links whilst they are in hospital. The aim of Comfort Pebbles is to provide patients in hospital with a hand-decorated pebble, which has a personal message from their loved…
Emotional scenes as 17 year old Lily is discharged after 16 days being treated for Covid-19
There were emotional scenes when 17 year old Lily Kitcher was re-united with her mum Trudi, after spending 16 days in Eastbourne DGH - 8 days in Critical Care and 8 days in Jevington ward - being treated for Covid-19.
Joy as Uma is discharged after 30 days being treated for Covid-19
There were scenes of joy at Conquest Hospital when Uma Pradhan, a member of the ESHT nursing team, was discharged after spending 30 days being treated for Covid-19
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.