University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

28/10/2025

A&E at Worthing and St Richard's hospitals are very busy due to high numbers of attendances. 🚨

Please help us keep emergency care available for those who need it the most. Only use A&E for serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Our teams are working incredibly hard, so remember to be kind to our colleagues as they work to provide the best care possible.

Make the right choice for your care ➡️ https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/.../loc.../get-the-right-care/

Thank you. 💙

27/10/2025

🚨At Worthing Hospital, we are seeing a growing number of cases of norovirus, Flu and Covid across our wards.

To prevent further spread and help reduce the risk of infecting people who are at higher risk of severe illness:

🤒Please do not visit our hospital if you feel unwell in any way with diarrhoea/vomiting or respiratory symptoms, cough, fever, chills, fatigue, runny nose, or headache.

❌Norovirus affected wards have been closed and we unfortunately must restrict visiting in these areas for exceptional circumstances only. To check if your loved one’s ward is affected, or if you are unsure whether you can visit or not, please get in touch by calling the ward directly and an appropriate staff member will best advise you.

😷Visitors to any ward with Flu or Covid will be asked to wear a surgical mask.

Thank you for your understanding and helping to protect our patients and colleagues. 💙

27/10/2025

There’s still time to nominate a fantastic team, colleague or volunteer from any of our hospitals for Star of the Month! ⭐

Nominations close on Friday 31 October, simply complete a quick nomination form to let us know how they have gone over and above for you or a loved one.

Our Star of the Month award recognises the commitment and dedication of staff who give exceptional service, making a difference to their colleagues or patients.

Nominate today! 💙
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24/10/2025

‘Icing on the cake’ for 100th patient receiving life-changing treatment. 🎂

Sue Yearley, a retired teacher from Hove, is the 100th patient to benefit from biologic injections, designed to help patients with severe asthma by reducing lung inflammation, asthma attacks, and reliance on steroids.

On receiving her first injection, she said: “I’m really grateful this service is available, I’ve been struggling with my asthma for more than 20 years, but recently it became much more severe, and I’ve struggled with daily activities.”

“Being the 100th patient feels like the icing on the cake. I’m thrilled and feel incredibly lucky. It’s also a fantastic milestone for the team — a really special moment for them.”

Jenny Beaumont and Catherine Sauka, specialist asthma nurses at Royal Sussex County Hospital went over and above to make Sue's first appointment special.

When Sue arrived she was thrilled to be surprised by a cake, balloons, and decorations! 🎂🎈

Well done team, and congratulations! A fantastic milestone — and just the beginning! 💙

23/10/2025

Find out more about our new strategy and ambition to deliver excellent care for our people through embedding a culture of continuous learning on our website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/trust-strategy/

21/10/2025

Find out more about our new strategy and ambition to deliver excellent care for patients by developing additional Centres of Excellence on our website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/trust-strategy/

20/10/2025

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17/10/2025

Want to take part in an exciting study around newborn health? Join the Generation Study - a groundbreaking NHS research project offering whole genome sequencing to newborns across Sussex. 👶

Newborn babies are now eligible for testing for over 200 rare genetic conditions, thanks to a pioneering national research study taking place in NHS hospitals across England. The Generation Study aims to screen 100,000 newborns and could transform early diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of families.

Led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, the study offers whole genome sequencing using blood samples typically collected from the umbilical cord shortly after birth. This cutting-edge approach allows clinicians to detect rare but treatable conditions before symptoms appear - potentially improving outcomes, slowing disease progression, and even extending lives.

Register your interest today. Email our Maternity Research Team: uhsussex.generationstudy@nhs.net

Registering your interest doesn’t mean you’ve consented - our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

UHSussex Maternity Services

17/10/2025

Say hello to our next generation of midwives! 🌟

We were thrilled to welcome more than 30 newly qualified midwives to UHSussex for their induction day — marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their careers.

Each of these talented individuals trained with us as students, and we’re incredibly proud to see their journey continue within our hospitals. This milestone is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for providing exceptional care.

Emma Chambers, Director of Midwifery, said: “Welcoming our newly qualified midwives back to UHSussex as colleagues is a moment of immense pride. Their journey from students to professionals reflects their unwavering commitment to compassionate care, and we’re delighted to support them as they begin this exciting new chapter.”

It was lovely to have consultant midwives, ward leads, professional midwifery advocates, as well as colleagues from our education and research teams, join us in warmly welcoming our new recruits to UHSussex.

We’re delighted to have you on board and can’t wait to see you grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact as part of our midwifery team. 💙

Thank you to GAIL’s Bakery and the Real Patisserie for generously donating fresh pastries, and to Kendricks Coffee Roasters for keeping our midwives fuelled with delicious coffee. We’re also grateful to the Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals for the fantastic tote bags!

UHSussex Maternity Services

16/10/2025

For Restart a Heart Day, our resus practitioners have been empowering our community to save lives. 💓

The team were out in full force across Southlands, St Richard’s, and Worthing hospitals, teaching lifesaving CPR skills to hundreds of staff and visitors.

We know 80% of cardiac arrests happen at home, and every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by 10% (Resuscitation Council UK). But early CPR can double the chance of survival — and that’s a change we can all help make.

From recognising cardiac arrest to delivering effective chest compressions and using a defibrillator, our team shared their expertise and encouraged everyone to get hands-on — whether they were complete beginners or brushing up on clinical skills. Even our Chief Nurse, Dr Maggie Davies, joined in to refresh her technique!

Louise Howard, Senior Resus Practitioner said: “We are so excited to have brought Restart a Heart Day to the Trust. We are proudly teaching our community to perform CPR. With the majority of cardiac arrests in the UK happening in the community, every person who learns CPR has the potential to save a life. Today, hundreds more people have walked away with the confidence to act in an emergency — and we hope that will help improve survival rates for future cardiac arrests in our community.”

A huge well done to our teams for their dedication to excellent care for our communities, supporting our new Trust strategy committed to the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people we serve. 💙

16/10/2025

A big thank you to Rapid Relief Team UK 🎉

Today, our emergency teams at St Richard’s and Royal Sussex County hospitals were treated to a well-earned pick-me-up courtesy of the incredible volunteers from the RRT charity.

As part of RRT’s A&E Appreciation Week, volunteers served up some lovely treats—recognising the compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment our staff show every day in delivering high-quality urgent care under immense pressure.

Liz Hayward, Emergency Department Matron at St Richard’s said: “A huge thank you to the Rapid Relief Team for their generosity today. The team in St Richard's emergency department were overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion from the team. The amazing cakes, fruit, chocolate were warmly received and appreciated by all. The RRT are a not-for-profit organisation which supports the wider community. Today we were lucky enough to be in receipt of their support. A huge thank you from the team at St Richards!"

Thank you for lifting spirits and showing such genuine appreciation. 💙