31 December 2024
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Exceptional demand on our services

Our hospitals are seeing an exceptional level of demand on our services. Due to continued pressure as a result of flu and other winter viruses, to protect our patients, we ask that you wear a face mask when visiting, if you have flu-like symptoms, and regularly wash your hands or use the alcohol gel provided.…

24 October 2024
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Celebrating our volunteers long service

Volunteers from across our trust have been recognised for their dedication with the presentation of long service awards at events held at both Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH. The volunteers we have recognised this year have provided up to 30 years of committed service at our hospitals. They represented the many areas where our volunteers…

8 August 2024
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First robotic colorectal operation in Sussex

The first robotic colorectal operation in Sussex has been performed at Conquest Hospital, following the installation of a £2 million da Vinci XI robotic-assisted surgical system. Mr Michail Klimovskij, Consultant Surgeon who is leading on this project said: “We are delighted to announce that we have recently performed the first robotic colorectal operation in Sussex.…