Local people in Surrey and Sussex have helped to support patients living with dementia watch live music via tablet devices while they’re in hospital. Thanks to generous donations to SASH Charity, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has piloted an adapted programme from Wishing Well
Staff at East Surrey Hospital say huge thank you to local group of volunteer sewers, who made nearly 500 sets of scrubs to help bolster uniform supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. While SASH staff had sufficient supplies of uniforms, additional sets were needed for staff who wou
In response to huge support from the local community, SASH Charity (www.sashcharity.org) has launched an appeal to help support NHS staff who are going above and beyond in providing outstanding care for patients and local people, during the unprecedented challenges posed by coronaviru
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) celebrated the hard work and dedication of individuals and teams and the outstanding care they provide at the annual SASH Star Awards event held on Thursday (21 November 2019). The Star Awards ceremony celebrated the work of nurses, therap
East Surrey Hospital has been shortlisted for two national awards for the care of people living with dementia, following significant improvements introduced by staff. The Redhill hospital, run by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH), is shortlisted for the Best Dementia Frien
250 new staff nurses have joined Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) in the last year, with the Trust’s reliance on temporary staff at its lowest rate in years. SASH, which runs East Surrey Hospital, stepped up efforts to continue the trend by launching a new recruitment fil
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) is urging local people to think before going to A&E during the August bank holiday weekend (24-26 August 2019). A&E is for emergencies only. Anyone who does not have a life-threatening illness or injury is asked to make an appointm
The paediatric diabetes team at East Surrey Hospital, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH), laid on a picnic and learning event for young patients, recently diagnosed with diabetes, and their families. Summer showers didn’t spoil the fun and the event planned to take place at
Dr Carys Fleming, a junior doctor at East Surrey Hospital, has won a national award for leading a welfare and mentoring scheme to support the mental health and wellbeing of doctors in training. Carys, 27, from Crawley Down is part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Deanery. She won
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) will hold their annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday 25 July 2019 at East Surrey Hospital. The event will be an opportunity for staff and members of the public to find out more about SASH’s achievements over the last year and its plans