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Building for our Future: Have your say about ESHT’s exciting new development plans

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) has launched the first details of its redevelopment plans for Conquest Hospital, Hastings; Eastbourne DGH and Bexhill and is asking local people to have their say about what they want from the redevelopment of our hospitals.

These extensive plans over the next decade will leave no part of the hospital infrastructure left untouched. ESHT are aiming to provide a new hospital at Eastbourne; new medical wards and refurbishment at Conquest and a new clinical building at Bexhill.

Alongside creating additional inpatient wards and improved parking facilities, ESHT’s plans include expanding the emergency departments at Eastbourne and Hastings, improving access to cardiology and ophthalmology services, and redeveloping outpatient, theatres, endoscopy and diagnostic services.

This follows a Government announcement earlier this year, and recently confirmed, that the Trust would be part of the second phase of government funding which could see over £600m invested in the Trust. Over £5million has been committed to develop plans for the three ageing hospitals. A further £6million of funding has been received to start enabling works to help progress these developments.

Launching the ‘have your say’ project, Joe Chadwick-Bell, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted with the recent announcement that ESHT has been chosen to be part of the second phase of the Health Infrastructure Plan. This is an once-in-a-lifetime investment that will transform our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill and help us to provide better care now, and in the future.”

“This is a real testament to the improvements that we have made over the last five years and confidence that the Government has in ESHT. Whilst an investment on this scale is substantial we want to work with members of our staff, partners, patients and local people to prioritise where this money is needed most or where it will make the biggest difference. You can help us develop our thinking and we will use this information to develop the plans that we will submit to the Government early next year.”

“We are at the start of what will be a lengthy process and our plans will be developed and finessed over time but this investment is very significant. These are truly exciting times for healthcare in East Sussex as we plan and build for our future.”

You can have your say by visiting: esht.nhs.uk/building-for-our-future.

Chris Hodgson, Director of Estates and Facilities, said “The changes we are planning are extensive. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform how healthcare is provided for local people in East Sussex by investing in the hospital infrastructure at Hastings, Bexhill and Eastbourne. By creating new and improved health and wellbeing settings we are making a commitment to provide access to high quality care that ensures improved health outcomes for local people.”

Talking about drinking: public conversation opens about alcohol in East Sussex

People in East Sussex are being asked to have their say about the impact of alcohol in the county.

A public consultation, which opened on Thursday 13 August, asks for views on the effects of drinking on everyday life and whether these have increased because of the coronavirus pandemic.

To open the discussion, four East Sussex residents have shared their personal stories about their lives with, and without, alcohol.

They include Sophia, from St Leonards who despite a loving family background and a good education found herself in prison for drink-driving and separated from her four-year-old daughter. Now three years sober, Sophia has her daughter back and a life which, in her own words “just keeps getting better day by day.”

The consultation recognises that drinking is a complex issue. On the one hand a part of many people’s social lives and a healthy industry which sustains jobs across the county, alcohol also harms many people and consumes millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money spent managing its effects. Often the harm is greatest for the poorest.

The consultation, which is completely anonymous and can be taken online in less than 10 minutes, asks people to say more about how, why and when they drink.

Its findings will help shape a public health strategy to reduce the harms of alcohol over the next five years.

Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health said: “Alcoholism doesn’t discriminate between gender, age, heritage, social status or intelligence.

“While many people enjoy a drink as part of their week, to unwind with friends or enjoy an event, there can also be a downside to drinking alcohol, when it starts to cause harm to the person drinking and the people around them.

“People have told us that one of our most important public health issues is reducing harm associated with alcohol and we want to keep that conversation going. “

The consultation is open until 31st August, take part on the East Sussex County Council website.

 

 

Have your say on the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre

The future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre, have your say at bit.ly/futureofESHC from 3 February to 30 April 2020Local people are being asked to have their say on proposals to change NHS walk-in services in Eastbourne.

After careful consideration, and the approval of its governing body on 29 January, NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford (EHS) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is consulting on a proposal to close the walk-in service at Eastbourne Station Health Centre.

The public consultation runs from 3 February – 30 April and as many views and comments as possible are wanted to ensure any future decision is informed by feedback from the local community. Continue reading

Have your say on East Sussex County Council’s Core Offer

core offerYou can now share your views on the council’s ‘core offer’.

From support for those who need it most, to services for everyone – like roads and public health – the core offer proposal is for a basic but decent level of service for East Sussex – the least you should reasonably be able to expect, even in this difficult financial climate

The council is asking people for their views on the core offer, the impact the proposals will have on them, which services they believe should be a priority for future years and what they think is the best way of bridging the financial gap. Continue reading

Shaping Health and Care autumn 2018 – save the date

This autumn, our free Shaping Health and Care events are taking place in Battle and Eastbourne.

Interactive workshop topics will include digital access to health and care; how you can help us help you this winter and finding support in your community through social prescribing.

You’ll also hear the latest developments in local health and care from senior leaders and have a chance to find out more about services available near you.

The events are taking place on:

Wednesday 7 November, 1330-1615 at Battle Memorial Hall

Thursday 15 November, 1330-1615 at Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

Keep an eye out for booking information coming soon to confirm your place.

See you there!

Shaping health and care together

Your Voice CountsShaping Health and Care events are one of the ways that we listen to local people, using what we hear to inform how local health and care services are designed and delivered.

Following our spring Shaping Health and Care events we are pleased to announce the publication of the event feedback report. Here you can read about conversations held at the event and how this is shaping our work.

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Get involved in Shaping Health and Care in your area!

Shaping Health Questions

Your views are central to how we build a local system that promotes and enables good physical and mental health; helps people to help themselves stay well; offers excellent treatment when they do require health or care services; and supports people and communities to thrive.

Our Shaping Health and Care events are your opportunity to come together with a diverse group of local people including patients, Patient Participation Group representatives, voluntary organisations, community groups and strategic partners to discuss how we can best meet the health needs of our local communities.

We are excited to announce our spring Shaping Health and Care events, which will be held in Seaford and Ore. Continue reading

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 make savings of £17 million. This includes a budget reduction for Adult Social Care and Health of nearly £10 million.  Adult Social Care are asking for people’s views on how we are proposing to make the nearly £10 million in savings. What people tell us will help us to understand the impact and risks associated with our proposals. There may also be other ideas that we haven’t thought of.  If you use services that would be affected by the proposals you can speak to your provider or contact us. Frequently asked questions will be published on the website in March and before the consultation closes in April.  Have your say: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/ascsavings