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East Sussex people in the Coronavirus crisis: First findings released
17th June 2020 Over 2,000 East Sussex residents responded to a Healthwatch survey in May and June which sought their … Read more
Help us help you get the care you need for any heart-related symptoms
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, … Read more
Time to Celebrate…
3rd June 2020 Celebrating has taken on a very different meaning over the last few months. We have celebrated the … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex – COVID-19 Survey Press Release
27th May 2020 Everyone living in East Sussex has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown. Healthwatch East … Read more
Cancer Services in Sussex during COVID-19 Webinar – What this means for you.
Local Healthwatch across Sussex are getting together to deliver a webinar aimed at anyone with concerns about accessing cancer services … Read more
Dietitians offer advice on maintaining good nutrition and hydration
Dietitians at ESHT are offering advice on maintaining good nutrition and hydration to keep people well and support their normal … Read more
Emotional tribute as ESHT nurse leaves Critical Care
There were emotional scenes at Conquest Hospital on Friday afternoon as a member of ESHT nursing staff, Uma Pradhan, finally … Read more
Community hubs offer extra help in coping with coronavirus
COMMUNITY hubs have begun operating across East Sussex to bring extra help for people who need support in coping with … Read more
Eastbourne & Hastings Walk-In Centre update
Following NHS England guidance all patients who need to access services at Hastings Medical Practice and Eastbourne Station Health Centre … Read more
Carry on sharing your feedback with Healthwatch East Sussex
Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) is the local independent watchdog for health and care services. We gather your views and experiences … Read more
CQC rate Air Ambulance Operations Headquarters in Kent as Outstanding.
Air Ambulance Operations Headquarters has been rated as Outstanding following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission between 16 and … Read more
Your experience of local health and care services during the Coronavirus crisis
Healthwatch East Sussex is working hard to make sure patients and the public continue to have opportunities to share their experiences … Read more
State of Caring Survey 2020
We are sharing this survey on behalf of Carers UK The State of Caring Survey is the UK’s most comprehensive … Read more
Trust rated Good by CQC – Outstanding for ‘Care’ and ‘Effective’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the Trust as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for proving both ‘Caring’ and ‘Effective’ … Read more
ESHT Staff Survey results show improvement
The results of the latest NHS Staff Survey demonstrate a trend of year on year improvements in many important areas … Read more
Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. What’s the risk … Read more
Public consultation on the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre now open
Local people are being asked to have their say on proposals to change NHS walk-in services in Eastbourne. After careful … Read more
Share your feedback on the draft East Sussex Health and Social Care Plan
Partners across the NHS in East Sussex, East Sussex County Council, Healthwatch East Sussex and the voluntary and community sector … Read more
Trust gets go ahead to work up plans to develop local hospitals
The Trust has been given £5.05million to work up detailed plans to develop Bexhill, Conquest and Eastbourne District General Hospitals … Read more
Many women have a positive experience of local maternity services
A national survey on maternity services undertaken on behalf of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), found that maternity care at … Read more