Eastbourne District General Hospital

Too much has been relocated in Hastings Hospital - the road journey between the two is appalling. Dreadful decisions - when will it all be sorted out for the benefit of the patients?

It has taken more than a year from first referral to actual treatment and even that has been rescheduled due to lack of resources in the surgery department of the Conquest.

I have attended this hospital many times now, not just for myself but with others as well, and always found staff very pleasant and polite, and the services in general excellent.

I had a letter to cancel my appointment in Glynde - ear, nose and throat, given another appointment for today - but when I arrived, it wasn't on the system - very unhappy - cannot attend appointment offered for next Thursday as going in to hospital.

My Sister in Law was admitted with a mild stroke at the age of 90 years. Excellent treatment but rushed out of hospital next day with 1 hours notice.

Lives alone in Hailsham, next of kin in Eastbourne, with hardly anytime to make arrangements. 2.5 hours waiting in discharge lounge

Husband admitted with very low blood pressure. Excellent treatment and car except having to wait nearly 2 hours, for endoscopy because of queue for machine. Unfortunately he died soon after

This is a suggestion to avoid congestion and queuing in the main reception.

Could it possibly be introduced that patient check-in on a computer in each speciality department, Patients could then go straight to their speciality outpatient clinic and check-in there. Avoiding queuing in the main reception which causes congestion.

The reception desk could then be sued to make OPA only. This system was introduced at the Royal Surrey County hospital, Guildford, and works well.

Otherwise, very happy with the EDGH

Outpatients - reception, not enough wheelchairs, signage not clear and many people wait in queue when they should be somewhere else

I met with the ENT Matron and had a very informative allergy appointment. Her knowledge has helped me to reduce the risks I will face with my allergies.

I was sent to Eastbourne because I was losing weight. Had tests done at Brighton Uni + scans. Nothing found, so sent to haematologist and is checked now and again - diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome. It turned out very well and I was treated well.

They did everything they could. I am helping with research on sjogren's syndrome.