Eastbourne Midwifery Unit re-opens after temporary closure
The Eastbourne Midwifery Unit (EMU) will re-open on Monday 6th July following a temporary closure while the Trust responded to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Patient leaves hospital after 97 days recovering from Covid-19
There were emotional scenes with applause and cheers from staff and his family as Steve Honeyball was discharged from hospital after 97 days recovering from Covid-19.
Local Harley Davidson Owners Group donate to Trust Charitable Funds
Members of the 1066 Chapter of the Harley Owners Group rode to Eastbourne DGH to present a cheque, in conjunction with Sykes Harley-Davidson, for £2,250 to the Trust’s charitable funds.
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.