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Hospital is pilot site for medical simulation training
Eastbourne DGH is one of five hospitals in the United Kingdom to offer simulation training for doctors to practice heart … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex press release – South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
On 29th October 2015, Healthwatch East Sussex was informed by Monitor that it would be taking enforcement action against South … Read more
First in UK for new technological defibrillator
An Eastbourne man is the first in the UK to be fitted with the latest defibrillator which can detect and … Read more
Survey of Maternity Services Users
The Trust’s maternity department is undertaking a survey to help gain a greater understanding of the views and opinions of … Read more
CQC asks for views on future of quality regulation
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a discussion paper that sets out some of the choices it faces in … Read more
Friends donate Theatre Light
Uckfield Community Hospital League of Friends have donated new lights for the operating theatre in the Day Surgery Unit at … Read more
3Ts Hospital Redevelopment – Approval of the Full Business Case
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has today received word that Her Majesty’s Treasury has given the final approval … Read more
Tough budget decisions – adult social care savings
East Sussex County Council will have £40 million less to spend on adult social care services by March 2019. This is … Read more
SECAmb clinicians teach first aid and life-saving skills at HMP High Down
A group of South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) clinicians have delivered a first aid and life-saving training course to … Read more
Heart shaped pillows donated for breast cancer patients
Members of the Trefoil Guild from across East Sussex have donated 75 handmade heart-shaped pillows for women to use as … Read more
Project Search offers a chance to work to young adults with a Learning Difficulty or Disability
Project SEARCH is providing 9 young people the opportunity to access a range of internships with the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. … Read more
Diabetic Eye Screening Programme wins monthly award
The Diabetic Eye Screening Programme based at Bexhill Hospital is the latest winner of the Trust’s monthly staff award. The … Read more
Most people are receiving good care – but strong leadership and collaboration are crucial to facing challenges ahead
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in … Read more
The Care Act in East Sussex: a quick summary – August 2015
How things have changed from April 2015 The Care Act in East Sussex – public summary August
Sussex Partnership Carer Survey
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high quality mental health, substance misuse, and learning disability services for … Read more
Patient safety warning at Princess Royal Hospital
A senior nurse at the Princess Royal said she is ‘very concerned’ about patient safety due to ‘staff shortages’ at … Read more
Kings Fund – An alternative guide to mental health care in England
Launched for World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October, the Kings Fund have released their alternative guide animations, which … Read more
Dr Gupta’s resignation from Foxhill Medical Centre, Peacehaven
High Weald Lewes Havens CCG have received notice of retirement from Dr Gupta, of Foxhill Medical Centre in Peacehaven. As … Read more
Trust introduces new scheme to support patients with dementia
A new scheme is being introduced in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s hospitals to support patients with dementia and memory impairment. … Read more
Trust shortlisted for prestigious national award
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s Health Service … Read more
