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A Fond Farewell to Frances
After 2 years at East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV), on 27th March Frances O’Donnell moved on to pastures new. Frances … Read more
South East Coast Ambulance Service preparing for busy Easter weekend
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking for the public’s continued support over what is expected … Read more
Vulnerable patients in Hastings have their voices heard
Healthwatch East Sussex – your local independent watchdog publishes two reports today about the views and experiences of some of the … Read more
Choosing care is one of life’s most stressful experiences but trusted information can help, finds CQC
Choosing adult social care in England is one of the biggest sources of stress compared to other key life events, … Read more
Equality Delivery System 2 – Invitation to Grading Workshop
The Equality Delivery System 2 (EDS2) is a national framework to support the NHS in delivering personal, fair and more … Read more
Have your say on the savings proposals for Adult Social Care services
East Sussex County Council agreed its budget for 2018/19 at its meeting on 6 February. It will see the Council … Read more
Demelza offers a community hospice at home service for children and young people up to the age of 19, providing therapies, respite and end of life care in the comfort of a child’s own home across East Sussex.
Demelza specialist nurses also provide care and support in other community settings, allowing a child or young person to continue … Read more
Let’s Get You Home video launched
A new video has been launched to explain the NHS Let’s Get You Home initiative to patients and the public … Read more
East Sussex health and social care: an aligned vision in place but further work required says CQC review
The Care Quality Commission has published its findings following a local system review of East Sussex. This report is one … Read more
Local MP visits Urology department
Local MP Stephen Lloyd visited the Urology Department at Eastbourne DGH. He met the ward and outpatient investigation teams as … Read more
Kent and Medway Stroke Services Consultation
The NHS in Kent and Medway, Bexley in south east London and the High Weald area of East Sussex, is … Read more
Secretary of State visits East Sussex Healthcare Trust
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt, visited East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to share with staff … Read more
Primary care extended access survey (22 January – 13 February 2018)
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Clinical Commissioning Group and Hastings and Rother Clinical Commissioning Group are GP led membership organisations responsible … Read more
East Sussex Healthcare Trust shows improvement in maternity services
A national survey on maternity services undertaken on behalf of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), found that maternity care at … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex sees increased demand for emergency health services across East Sussex
Hospitals serving East Sussex appear to be coping so far with increased demand this winter, although there are reductions in … Read more
ESBT – Connected Care Assessment Workshop
In November, the ESBT digital team, along with the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSN) undertook an assessment to better understand … Read more
NHS England warns of increased risk of heart attack and stroke in the days immediately following a cold snap
As temperatures reach below freezing, NHS England is today advising the public on ways of staying well this winter, as … Read more
National survey shows most children and young people report good experiences of hospital care, but highlights some areas for improvement
The majority of children and young people who stayed in hospital overnight or were seen as a day case patient … Read more
ESBT Alliance triumphs at HSJ Awards 2017 – improving partnerships between health and local government
On behalf of Amanda Philpott, Chief Officer Eastbourn, Hailsham and Seaford CCG and Hastings and Rother CCG I am delighted … Read more
Hospital therapy dog Bella wins local radio ‘Inspiration’ award
After being nominated by the family of a patient at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog … Read more
