Two hundred multi-coloured heart-shaped pillows for post-mastectomy patients were recently presented by the Trefoil Guild from East Sussex to Vikki Carruth, Director of Nursing. Ruth Fisher from the Trefoil Guild said “This is the third year such a gift has been made. The pillows are made with love by the Trefoil Guild which is known…
A new playground within a newly refurbished courtyard outside the Kipling Children’s Unit at Conquest Hospital, has been opened by local MP and Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Amber Rudd. The courtyard has received a substantial facelift following work by local groups and donations, with a large wall mural depicting cartoon characters and the addition…
Project SEARCH Eastbourne, a supported internship programme designed to give young people with learning difficulties or disabilities the skills to gain competitive paid employment, and hosted by ESHT, has been recognised for its success in gaining young people with learning difficulties or disabilities paid employment and the Trust has been presented with an Employment Outcome…
A course to help people in East Sussex adjust to living with Type 1 diabetes is being sponsored by a local company for the fourth year. Marshall-Tufflex, who are based in Hastings, have donated £2,642 to cover the administration costs of the SADIE (Skills for Adjusting Diet and Insulin in East Sussex) course, which is…
Cardiac Physiologists from the Trust have been raising awareness of Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, a common heart rhythm disorder, at roadshows held during AF week, at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH. Our Cardiac Physiologists held their roadshows in the main reception areas of the hospitals, offering people a simple test which involved holding a small…
The Trust has scooped two national awards at the Skills for Health’s ‘Our Health Heroes’ Awards 2017 which celebrate the unsung healthcare heroes from across the UK, including those working in the NHS, that go above and beyond in their roles every day. The two Trust award winners, sponsored by Health Education England, were: The…
With winter upon us, it is not uncommon at this time of year for people to get Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting). If you experience symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting and feel unwell with gastrointestinal symptoms please don’t help pass them on. Stay at home and drink plenty of water. More importantly please do not visit…
A Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog Bella and owner Barry Coase, who provide a service to patients at Eastbourne DGH, have won the ‘Inspiration’ award at the More Radio Eastbourne Awards 2017. Bella, a three-year old Bichon-Frise, has been a huge hit with both patients and staff at Eastbourne DGH since starting her PAT role…
The Friends of Eastbourne Hospital have donated a magnificent £500,000 towards a replacement CT scanner at Eastbourne DGH which is due to be operational early in the New Year. Dr Neil Barlow Consultant Radiologist said: “We are tremendously grateful for this significant donation of half a million pounds towards the CT scanner. This is part…
The Trust’s Swallow Disorder Clinic team are celebrating after receiving another national award, this time winning the ‘Project Recognition Award’ at the Zenith Global Healthcare Professionals Awards at a prestigious event held at a top London hotel. The “one stop” Swallow Disorder Clinic was recognised as an innovative, collaborative approach between ENT (Ear, Nose and…
