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General Outpatients Department wins monthly staff award
The General Outpatients Department is the latest winner of the Trust’s monthly staff award. The department provides services from seven … Read more
Update for patients at Cornwallis Surgery – Hastings
Healthwatch East Sussex understands from NHS England, that a letter regarding the temporary surgery closure has been sent out to … Read more
Chief Inspector of Hospitals finds that Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust requires improvement
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has told Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust that it must improve … Read more
Rockinghorse funds Reiki programme for young patients
Rockinghorse Children’s charity has provided funding for specialist Reiki therapists who are offering treatment to young patients at the Royal … Read more
Improvements to waiting room in Urology Investigation Suite
The waiting room of the Urology Investigation Suite at Eastbourne DGH has had a makeover, with new flooring, refurbished blinds, freshly … Read more
SECAmb staff take a stand at Pride
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) staff will be amongst thousands of others at this year’s Pride … Read more
Building work starts at the Park Centre to improve cancer care
Building work has started on a new Radiotherapy Centre that will enable more patients to be treated quicker. The centre, … Read more
Children at the Alex bowled over by Sussex Sharks
The Sussex Sharks cricket team delighted young patients with a visit to The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. The … Read more
Work starts on £3m renovation of Sussex Eye Hospital
The Sussex Eye Hospital is undergoing a £3 million renovation to improve the facilities for patients and staff. New consultation … Read more
SECAmb appoints new Medical Director
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has appointed a new Medical Director. Dr Rory McCrea commenced his … Read more
SECAmb success at equality and inclusion awards
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) enjoyed a successful evening at this year’s Employers Network for Equality … Read more
Launching our new online Feedback Centre
Giving feedback takes a minute, but the impact could last a lifetime Healthwatch East Sussex – your independent local health … Read more
Local watchdog organisation responds to Darren Grayson’s resignation
Local watchdog organisation responds to Darren Grayson’s resignation Darren Grayson – Healthwatch East Sussex press release.vfinal
Work to improve Outpatients area at Eastbourne DGH underway
Building work to improve the waiting areas in Outpatients at Eastbourne DGH has begun this week. The work includes a … Read more
Crowborough midwife first in Trust to be awarded PhD
A midwife who works at Crowborough Birthing Centre has become the first midwife in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to … Read more
Life-saving treatment starts for patients with brain conditions
A new state-of-the art scanning machine has been used for the first time at the Trust to treat patients with … Read more
Raising awareness of stroke
Members of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT) spent last Thursday morning at the Department of Work and Pensions in … Read more
Children’s hospital rated highly by young patients
Children and young people have praised the care they receive at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. The Care Quality Commission … Read more
New main reception for Princess Royal Hospital
The Princess Royal Hospital has a beautiful new main reception desk. It was given a revamp to make it more … Read more
Surprise inspection by top troubleshooters at Royal Sussex’s A&E
TROUBLESHOOTERS have been called in to help a hospital emergency department in crisis. Inspectors made a surprise visit to the … Read more
