Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

20/03/2026

Today is World Oral Health Day, and we wanted to share some top tips for protecting your mouth and maintaining good oral hygiene! 💙

🦷 Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes using a fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth at least once a day using floss or interdental brushes
🦷 Stay away from sugary drinks and food, drink lots of water and enjoy a healthy, balanced diet
🦷 Enjoy a healthy lifestyle, avoiding to***co and harmful use of alcohol; you should also wear a mouth guard for any contact sports
🦷 Visit your dentist regularly! Regular check-ups help to prevent oral diseases and allows any dental problems to be identified and treated early

Here at QVH, our Mouth Care team are passionate about promoting good oral health to patients and colleagues, and all of our clinical staff receive training to help support our patients with their oral health so it's an important part of their recovery.

You can find more helpful resources on the World Oral Health Day website - https://www.wohd.org/ 🪥

FDI World Dental Federation NHS Sussex

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues and local communities who are celebrating! ☪️

19/03/2026

Wishing a very blessed Eid al-Fitr to all of our Muslim colleagues, visitors and patients.

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

Today is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day, and we wanted to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to our incredible team who provide support for our patients with breast, skin and head & neck cancer. 🎗️

Our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists bring expertise, compassion and leadership to every patient journey. Some of our nurses told us why they become a CNS at QVH and what it means to them:
⭐️ “There is no greater feeling than knowing during their darkest hours, you are that one constant light that patients come to know and trust.”
⭐️ “Being a source of comfort and support that patients and their families can trust at such a difficult time is hugely rewarding.”

On behalf of our patients, their family and friends, and your colleagues across the hospital - thank you for all that you do and the difference you make. 💙



NHS Sussex Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan in the South East Restore Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance

16/03/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Haskins Garden Centre Snowhill for their continued support of our QVH Charity - it is truly appreciated by all at QVH! 💛

15/03/2026

Happy to all the mums, mother figures and grandmothers who have been working at our hospital today and across the looking after patients. Thank you for your care and dedication.

13/03/2026

😴 World Sleep Day: Sleep well, live better 😴

To mark World Sleep Day, our Sleep Disorder Centre team is championing the benefits of a good night’s sleep. With the theme “Sleep well, live better,” it’s a timely reminder that as we can spend up to a third of our lives asleep, sleep really matters.

Sleep problems affect around 1 in 3 people, and making small, consistent changes can help. Our team currently receives up to 1,000 referrals each month from people across the South East who are struggling with a sleep disorder. 💤

The team’s top three tips:
🛌 Keep a routine – Aim for the same bedtime and wake-up time every day (weekends included).
🛌 Make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary – Cool, dark and quiet; keep TVs and phones out of the room to avoid late-night scrolling and middle of the night checks.
🛌 Prioritise sleep – Protect your wind down time and resist the “just one more episode” temptation.

If you’re struggling to sleep, please speak to your GP first. They can advise and, where appropriate, refer you to specialist services such as our QVH Sleep Disorder Centre.

Find out more: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/our-services/sleep-disorder-centre/

12/03/2026

We’re proud of our care - and grateful to our people. 💙

The 2025 NHS Staff Survey results were published today and 90% of our colleagues said they would recommend the care we provide to their friends and family and 82% said patient care is our top priority.

Thank you to the 693 colleagues who took part. Your feedback will help us strengthen the experience of working at QVH so we can keep delivering exceptional care.

11/03/2026

Did you know that Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness? 👁️

One to two people in every 100 aged 40 have glaucoma, which rises to one in eight by aged 80. But if you have someone in your family with the condition your risk of getting Glaucoma increases by 4-10 times.

Having regular eye tests will help detect earlier if you have Glaucoma or any other eye conditions. Half of those living with Glaucoma are unaware that they are affected until it becomes more advanced but the earlier the diagnosis the more vision could be saved. 👓

If you have Glaucoma or know someone who has why not come along to our next Glaucoma Support Group meeting on Thursday 16 April from 2-4.30pm here at QVH.
Run in association with Glaucoma UK, it is an opportunity to find out more about the condition, meet others with it, and ask your questions to our specialist team. You do not need to be a QVH patient to attend.

For more information email qvh.corneoinfo@nhs.net

NHS Sussex Age UK East Grinstead & District Moatfield Surgery

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day - the perfect day to start your quit journey!

Find a range of support online and in your area: https://orlo.uk/TRaXJ

You've got this.

09/03/2026

Today, our QVH Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre is celebrating 14 years of making a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer, offering comfort, expert guidance and a welcoming space when it is needed most. 🎉

Over the past year, the Centre supported 2,657 people, including patients, their families, carers, friends and healthcare professionals. This is over 100 people more than the previous year, reflecting its growing reputation as a trusted, community-wide resource.

The Centre offers a rich mix of services designed to support people at every stage of their cancer journey. These include drop‑in information and support, complementary therapy, popular group sessions like Tea and Talk, community outreach and physical activity groups such as Yoga and Walk and Talk. These activities play an important role in both prehabilitation and rehabilitation, helping people prepare for treatment, stay strong and maintain their wellbeing throughout and beyond cancer. 💚

The QVH Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre, located in Building 2 near the main hospital entrance, is open to anyone affected by cancer. No referral is required.
For more information please visit https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/for-patients/pals-and-support/beyond-cancer/

Thank you and well done to our QVH Macmillan team for the amazing work you do and all that you have achieved! 🫶



NHS Sussex Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan in the South East