Survey: Supporting people across East Sussex to access money advice
Share your views in this short survey by 17 March to help us create better ways to support people across East Sussex to access advice about managing their money. Like millions of people across the UK, many of East Sussex’s residents are struggling to cover their essential household costs. The ‘cost of living crisis’ means we’re […]
Improving care for patients with suspected colorectal cancer
More than 200 patients, each week, with suspected colorectal cancers are now assessed in new faster diagnosis clinics across Sussex, helping to address the growing demand for the service. Since 2019, there has been a 25% increase in suspected colorectal cancer referrals at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex), which now receives more than […]
Disclosure of health conditions/medication
Dear patient, At Hastings & Rother Healthcare, we are committed to improving our delivery of care to the patient population. We have recently noticed that some patients have not disclosed significant health conditions, this may have been due to a diagnosis overseas or with an alternative provider. If we do not have this information, it […]
Virtual Wards
New ‘Virtual Wards’ have been rolled out across Sussex to support people to be cared for in their own homes rather than having to go into hospital.Virtual wards provide safe care for appropriate patients at home (including care homes), to prevent them being admitted to hospital or allowing for an earlier, supported discharge from hospital.Personalised care plans […]
Improving Lives Together. The Sussex Health and Care strategy
Improving Lives Together sets out the ambition across health and care in Sussex over the next five years. Its aim is to improve the lives of local people by supporting them to live healthier for longer and making sure they have access to the best possible services when they need them.
NHS App Quick Guide
Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online, including the ordering of your repeat prescriptions. The App […]
Contingency plan
Due to an influx of COVID positive cases within the organisation, we have initiated a contingency plan to close the Churchwood site on Wed 28th /Thu 29th /Fri 30th December in order to remain clinically safe and operational. All existing appointments will be contacted and re-booked at either Warrior Square or the Old Town […]
Churchwood site closure Thursday and Friday 22/23 December
Due to an influx of COVID positive cases within the organisation, we have initiated a contingency plan to close our Churchwood site on Thursday and Friday 22/23 December in order to remain clinically safe and operational. All existing appointments will be contacted and re-booked at either Warrior Square or the Old Town surgery. Our […]
Christmas Holiday Update
Dear patient, With the festive period approaching, we would like to remind patients that we will be closed on Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December and Monday 2nd January. If you require urgent medical assistance on these dates, please use NHS 111 or the urgent care centre on Station Approach which will be open on these […]
NHS App Messaging Service
Hastings & Rother Healthcare can now send messages to the NHS App. Download the NHS App and turn on notifications to see messages: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/msg-service This is a convenient and secure way for us to send messages about your care. What to expect from NHS App messages We will only send you a message if we […]
