David Clayton-Smith, Chair of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has announced his intention to step down after nearly three years in the role. David, who will continue to focus on his portfolio of other non-executive positions in health and science, will remain Chair of the Trust until his successor is recruited. David became Chair of…
Stephen Lloyd, the MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon, has visited the radiology department at Eastbourne DGH to speak to staff and tour the department. There are 11 consultant radiologists, around 40 radiographers plus nurses, support and administration staff within the team at Eastbourne DGH. Each month they undertake around 6,000 X-rays, 2,500 CT scans, 2,300…
The League of Friends of the Bexhill Hospital have agreed to fund the purchase of a second state-of-the-art MRI Scanner for Conquest Hospital. The donation amounts to £679,000, and is in addition to £54,000 previously donated to the Conquest Hospital Scanner appeal, which is funding the first MRI scanner. Stuart Earl, Chairman of The League…
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.…
