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

Patients at East Surrey Hospital took part in a range of activities from pamper sessions to potting plants as Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) pledged to improve the lives of people living with dementia. The activities coincided with national Dementia Action Week* and doc

On Friday 8 March 2019, SASH Charity welcomed guests to the opening of dementia friendly garden, Camomile Courtyard at East Surrey Hospital, run by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) opened by special guest Dame Judi Dench. The courtyard named after the Camomile plant, know

During Dementia Action Week*, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) raised awareness of dementia with a series of events and activities at East Surrey Hospital to support and improve the lives of people living with dementia. Dementia Action Week focuses on creating positive ac

Over one thousand frontline staff, from housekeeping to senior consultants, across Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, have become Dementia Friends and completed awareness training in support of the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends campaign. Chris O’Connor, consultant nurse

Shining a light on caring for the elderly and patients with dementia is one of East Surrey Hospital’s newest members of staff. Steve Adams is the first Consultant Nurse for Dementia and Older People and joins 11 consultants who specialise in care of the elderly as well as a new and gr

Raising the standard of care for patients living with dementia is the goal of the 15 new Dementia Care Champions at East Surrey Hospital. The nurses and an occupational therapist have recently completed a course that highlighted the different needs of patients with dementia. The staff