Extreme and sustained operational pressures

In light of extreme and sustained operational pressures both in our emergency departments and across our wards, we have declared a business continuity incident at Eastbourne DGH to ensure the safety and continuity of our services. See here for more details.

Is it an emergency?

You could get treatment faster elsewhere if you have a minor injury or illness.

Our Emergency departments deal with genuine life-threatening emergencies.

You could get treatment faster elsewhere if you have a minor injury or illness.

Do you need emergency medical treatment?

No, but I need medical treatment

No, it’s not life-threatening but I need help urgently

Yes, it’s a life-threatening emergency

Other medical help and support

If you need other medical help or support and it’s not a life-threatening emergency or an injury needing urgent treatment, contact your GP to make an appointment.

Urgent care and minor injuries

NHS 111 can help if you’re not sure where to go. Call 111 or go online.

Emergency Department

Our Emergency departments deal with genuine life-threatening emergencies.