Latest News
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September’s Newsletter is now out
Our September newsletter is full of news from across our community, including:
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Equipment Appeal Update!
Together, we’ve raised £3,645.79 towards our £101,000 goal. Thank you to everyone who has donated, fundraised and shared our appeal. So far we have enough funds to buy two cardiac monitors helping people get the tests they need in the comfort of their own home. Help us reach our next milestone and you could be…
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ESHT Trust Awards
At it’s heart our NHS isn’t just an organisation, it’s a collection of caring, professional and highly skilled care givers motivated by a common desire to heal. We see this all the time at the Conquest Hospital. Individuals and teams going above and beyond for the patients they care for. So it was especially good…
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We attended the ESHT AGM this week
This week we were pleased to attend the ESHT AGM and hear first-hand about the achievements, progress and impact made across the Trust during the last year. It was encouraging to hear about the positive developments benefiting patients, while also gaining an understanding of the challenges facing the organisation in the years ahead. The dedication…
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A huge thank you to Sebastian as he steps down from his role as Trustee of The Friends of Conquest Hospital.
Since joining the Board in January 2023, Sebastian has made a significant contribution, particularly in supporting our communications and helping us engage with our community. We are grateful for his dedication, time and expertise. Thank you, Sebastian, and best wishes for the future. 💚 Quote from Sebastian “The Friends has strong momentum and a solid…
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We are delighted to welcome Jayne Cannon to the Trustee Board.
Jayne worked within the NHS for over 40 years in varying specialities and was an Assistant Director of Nursing at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). She brings an important voice to the board with years of experience working at senior level within the hospital. Welcome Jayne
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Snowdrop Suite gets new furniture donated
A busy but exciting day for Jo and Lisa as they spent the day building new furniture for the Snowdrop Suite! 🌼 Jo also had a lovely chat with Kirsty Milward, Bereavement Specialist Midwife, and was able to show her some of the wonderful items donated by The Friends of Conquest Hospital, purchased thanks to…
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Follow the Doodles! New Signage Now Guiding You to the Mr Doodle Mural at Conquest Hospital.
Great news, everyone! Following the incredible transformation of the Children’s A&E courtyard by the amazing @Mr Doodle last week, we’ve had a phenomenal response from the community wanting to see the artwork. To make finding the mural easy, we have just installed official new signage! Keep an eye out for the special doodle-covered signs that…
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SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising heart care from the comfort of home.
Imagine needing a vital heart test, but instead of spending days confined to a hospital bed, you could do it while making a cup of tea in your own kitchen or walking the dog. That is exactly what a Holter Monitor does. As part of our £101,000 appeal, we want to purchase 30 of these…
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Team Dougie: Giving Back to the Conquest Hospital SBCU
Team Dougie is raising funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at Conquest Hospital, in thanks for the care given to Dougie and so many local families. Your gift through this page goes straight to The Friends of Conquest Hospital charity. Little Dougie made an early arrival at just 32 weeks, weighing only 4 lb. During…