Trust News

In recognition of hidden disabilities, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) are now part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme; an initiative which provides a subtle, visual indication that somebody has a hidden disability and may require some extra, help, time or assistance during their vis

Well done to our our conversational English class who received certificates of achievement today at a socially distanced graduation ceremony. Gillian Francis-Musanu, director of Corporate affairs, chair of the BAME staff network hosted the ceremony and Chief executive Michael Wilson CBE presented each of t

You could win a signed 2020 England Rugby shirt, personally donated by Anthony Watson and signed by members of the England Six Nations Team 2020 by entering a special prize draw to raise money for SASH Charity. All monies raised will help services go further for patients and families at East Surrey Hospita

It has been reported that people claiming to be NHS workers have been knocking on doors in Smallfield.  This has been reported to the local police.  The advice from the police is: Please be vigilant – do not let anyone in if unsure, or share any personal information. Patients should call their health

It is extremely disappointing that incorrect and misleading claims were made about East Surrey Hospital in The Sunday Times today, and that they did not reflect the facts that we provided to them in advance of publication. Dr Ed Cetti, Medical Director, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said:  “We off

Last week, to coincide with World Mental Health Day, over 40 experts from Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) came together every day to plan how services can improve now and in the future. Read this joint blog in which SASH chief exe

Local patients can now access quicker and less invasive tests for prostate cancer thanks to a new procedure launched by the urology department at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH). Over 360 people have a prostate biopsy every year at the Trust, at both Crawley and East Surrey Hospitals. Until n

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) has introduced new technology that automatically measures and record patients’ vital signs at the push of a button, helping doctors and nurses to spot potential issues and begin treatment faster. On World Patient Safety Day (17 September), SASH is committing to

A new exhibition of illustrations has been installed at East Surrey Hospital to raise awareness of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Many people think that Parkinson’s, an incurable degenerative condition, is just tremor and slowness of movement, but there are more than 40 possible symptoms. Many sympto