Nursing Team Leader, Jayne Winter, has won the Trust’s employee of the month award for her help in transforming the palliative care service, along with her respect and compassion for colleagues and patients. Janki Patel, Lead Pharmacist who nominated Jayne said: “Jayne has worked incredibly hard in transforming the palliative care service. There has been…
Lara Walker was the 1500th baby born at the Eastbourne Midwifery Unit, to proud parents Sandra and Terry Walker, weighing in at 7lbs 13oz. Sandra Walker said: “The treatment we received in the midwifery unit was absolutely fantastic. I didn’t realise I could have my baby at Eastbourne, but was so glad I did. My…
The Endoscopy Units at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH have been awarded with a Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, by The Royal College of Physicians. This accreditation is given to endoscopy units that are able to meet a stringent set of standards relating to high quality patient care, and demonstrating a safe,…
Continuing the celebrations of the NHS 70th, a street party will be held on Thursday 30th August from 10.00am to 5.00pm, with more events in the evening. The street party will take place in Terminus Road (from Grand Parade to Seaside Road) in Eastbourne, bringing together local people, practitioners and volunteers. The sea front end…
A new more efficient medical vacuum and medical air and filter system, has been fitted at Eastbourne DGH, replacing the original system installed when the hospital was built, in the 1970’s. The new system, costing £150,000, is situated behind the scenes, deep inside a cavernous area of the hospital, underneath the operating theatres. It comprises…
The Emergency Department at Conquest Hospital, along with Seaford 3 ward at Eastbourne DGH, are the latest winners of the Infection Prevention and Control Team’s, ‘Clean Care Award’. Helen Tingley, Infection Control Nurse Specialist said: “The quarterly ‘Clean Care Award’ is awarded to clinical areas where outstanding infection prevention and control practice is evident. The…
Evidence shows an increase in sepsis screening has led to speedier treatment and a reduction in mortality rates at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Since April 2017, screening and prompt treatment for sepsis across the Trust has led to an 11 percentage point reduction in the Trust’s Risk Adjusted Mortality Index (RAMI) to April 2018.…
The number of births at Eastbourne Midwifery Unit has increased by almost 40% in April to July this year, compared with the corresponding period last year. In total 116 babies have been born in this four month period. The increase reflects growing confidence in the unit and the excellent birthing experience provided to women and…
A new bladder scanner and an uroflow meter, costing £11,000, has been donated to the Trust by The Friends of Conquest Hospital and The Friends of Eastbourne DGH, and will mean local children won’t have to travel to a specialist hospital in London, for investigations in the future. The bladder scanner uses ultrasound to measure…
Cardiology Registrar, Dr Hiten Patel has won an employee of the month award for his clinical knowledge and bedside manner. Dr Patel was presented with his award by Trust Chairman, David Clayton-Smith. Dr Dan O’Shea from Cardiology, who nominated Dr Patel said: “Hiten is an excellent clinician, both in terms of his clinical knowledge and…
