We took the knee today as a stand against racism in all forms.
Our diversity is one of our biggest strengths and we will strive to continue to build an inclusive culture.
Racism will not be tolerated at SASH.
#BlackLivesMatter
#TakeTheKnee
We’re so moved by
#clapforcarers
and our IRU team wanted to share their own thank you to our community… thank you for your generosity, support and for staying in and protecting the NHS.
#savelives
Today we say goodbye to our amazing Armed Forces support. A huge thank you to
@3RHA
. The support you have provided has been invaluable. “Always happy to help” and “ so polite” are commonly said about you as a team. Thank you for all you have done.
@rhqra
We've been named the Acute NHS Trust of the Year in the annual Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards! SASH was praised for having a ‘clear ambition and vision and a significant improvement journey over a number of years.’ Read more here:
@HSJ_Awards
Taking a moment to pay our respects and remember all health care and key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus, caring for others and keeping the country safe. 💙
We are delighted to announce that Angela Stevenson has been appointed to the position of chief executive of SASH and will take on the role following Michael Wilson CBE’s planned retirement later this year.
@AStevensonNHS
@MWilsonNHS
"The COVID vaccine is the way we’ll end this pandemic. I’ve had mine and I urge others to take up the chance when it’s available to you.” Dr Kofi Nimako, clinical lead for respiratory medicine
#coronavirusvaccine
We are absolutely over the mood to have been awarded Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year by
@HSJ_Awards
! What a proud moment for the entire SASH family!
#OneTeam
#HSJAwards
The final
#HSJAward
of this evening is for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year in partnership with
@TTP_SystmOne
the winners are…
@sashnhs
! The judges highlighted their clear ambition and vision, as well as a compelling and authentic story of a significant improvement!
A message from Dr
@BenMearns
, chief of medicine, urging the community to continue following social distancing guidance. A huge thank you to our community for helping to reduce the spread of the virus.
#keepgoing
#coronavirus
A message from
@BenMearns
, chief of medicine, urging the community to continue following national guidance including hands, face, space. Thank you for working with us to reduce the spread of the virus and help save lives.
Thank you to
@12regtra
for providing our teams with lots of support recently. We’ve had a range of help, from moving equipment to managing deliveries, all enabling our staff to focus on patient care while we’re experiencing such high demand. We’re very grateful.
After 11 years at SASH, CEO Michael Wilson is beginning to say his farewells to colleagues across the Trust ahead of his planned retirement at the end of this week. We’ll miss you Michael!👇
This year has been a challenging one. As we approach the end of the year, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone for working so hard, and we're not the only ones. To all SASH staff, here's a special thank you message from none other than Dame Judi Dench!
#OneTeam
#JudiDench
We’re so moved by
#clapforcarers
that we wanted to share our own thank yous to our community… thank you for your generosity, support and for staying in and protecting the NHS.
#SaveLives
Thank you to our colleagues in the Armed Forces who have been a tremendous support in both clinical and non-clinical services, helping us cope with the additional demands we face due to COVID and releasing our own teams to focus solely on the care of our patients.
@3RHA
@rhqra
On behalf of staff at East Surrey Hospital, our chief of medicine
@BenMearns
would like to thank patients for continuing to
#HelpUsHelpYou
by choosing the right care option for your needs.
COVID cases are rising so we’re grateful to everyone for following the
#tier4
guidance to control the virus & save lives.
Here’s a message from two of our consultants; please celebrate New Year safely at home, with your own household.
Latest guidance ▶️
Today is our CEO's
@MWilsonNHS
last day at SASH.
His impact on our Trust over the past 11 years has been invaluable.
Thank you for your guidance and wisdom in directing our
#OneTeam
.
We will miss your stories and are grateful for the memories. 🫂
Not only has
@captaintommoore
raised millions of pounds for NHS charities, but today his great nephew Tarrant dropped off cake for our staff (including his other great nephew
@AGBriki
!)
Happy birthday and a huge thank you from all of us
@sashnhs
and
@SASHCharity
🎂
A huge thank you to non-clinical staff volunteering in clinical areas including some of our medical records clerks who are volunteering on the wards.
#oneteam
#SaveLives
SASH staff and care home workers are starting to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at East Surrey Hospital from today!
One of our fantastic radiographers, Sruthi, was photographed getting hers from
@SASHChiefNurse
Read more 👉
In today’s
@surreymirror
you can read the thoughts of three of our
#OneTeam
a year on from the first lockdown, including their heartfelt thanks to the support received from our community 👇
Physician Associates are skilled healthcare professionals who play an important role in supporting the care of our patients. We are proud to play a leading role in the development of the profession in our region and want to thank them for the contribution they make every day.
Michael Wilson CBE will be retiring later this year after serving 11 years as chief executive of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and 41 years in the NHS. We'll be extremely sorry to see him go.
@MWilsonNHS
‘Staff felt equality and diversity were promoted in their everyday work and when looking at opportunities for career progression’
#Proud
SASH rated
#Outstanding
by
@CareQualityComm
Amazing news! 🥳 incredibly proud to have our work recognised and to have won Best Dementia Friendly Hospital at this year's
#DementiaCareAwards
! What an achievement! 🙌😁
We know how important it to be in touch with your loved ones while they are in hospital. While visiting restriction are in place, we have set up an email address so you can email us with your messages. We'll write them up and deliver them to your loved ones.
We are so proud that Donna Webster has been awarded a BEM in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the NHS, particularly during COVID-19. Read the full story:
The final
#HSJAward
of this evening is for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year in partnership with
@TTP_SystmOne
the winners are…
@sashnhs
! The judges highlighted their clear ambition and vision, as well as a compelling and authentic story of a significant improvement!
This
#NHSBirthday
we want to say a huge thank you to the individuals and organisations around the country, from truck drivers, cleaners, doctors and key workers who have kept us going in challenging times, and to the public for staying home and saving lives.
#ThankYouTogether
. 👏
.
@waitrose
have kindly donated a number of toys, children's magazines, children's story books, arts and crafts and Easter eggs for all the children on Outwood ward and CAU! Thank you. 🥰
We have been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at this year's
@HSJ_Awards
! A huge well done to everyone involved. Looking forward to the judging panel visit!
#OneTeam
#HSJawards
SASH has completely phased out the use of the anaesthetic gas desflurane as of today.
Using just one bottle of desflurane has the same global warming effect as burning 440 kg of coal or driving 3,200 miles in an average car.
Find out more:
The first robotic surgical procedure to ever be performed at East Surrey Hospital has been successfully completed, meaning patients can now benefit from reduced recovery times and less pain.
Read the full story 👉
Congratulations to our nursing associates for achieving an apprenticeship, pictured here at the apprenticeship achievers celebration with
@SASHChiefNurse
🥳
#apprenticeships
We're delighted to be hosting today's virtual learning event with colleagues from across the country. We'll be reflecting on our SASH+ quality improvement journey over the last five years and learning from others!
#BetterNeverStops
#FiveGoForward
We've had an exciting day with the
@HSJ_Awards
judging team here at East Surrey Hospital. SASH has been nominated for Trust of the Year! Feeling very proud of the outstanding
#OneTeam
here at SASH 😀
#HSJAwards
Well done and thank you for all your hard work. SASH has been rated Outstanding by the
@CareQualityComm
. Every member of staff has made a fantastic contribution to this brilliant result.
#OneTeam
#Makingadifference
Bill Kilvington who retired last November has returned to SASH to support the fight against
#coronavirus
. A huge thank you to Bill and all the other ex-NHS staff who have returned to the frontline. Find out how you can help
Very honoured to be here at the
#HSJ_Awards
! Good luck to everyone! Such a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the amazing achievements of SASH staff and the NHS through the pandemic.
@HSJ_Awards
We’re delighted there’s been such a positive response to this idea to help us keep in touch with relatives. Shout out to our wonderful matron Natalie Burling for coming up with the idea 🌟
When relatives cannot visit their loved ones it is extremely important that our team keeps in touch. I was very proud to see this chart appear on the ward - anyone who calls ticks the box! What a good idea. Photo taken at morning handover.
A new report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlights examples of outstanding practice and staff feeling ‘respected, supported and valued’ following an inspection of infection control at East Surrey Hospital.
Guy worked as a cabin crew member for 21 years before joining SASH as a nursing assistant to help with the COVID effort. If you're thinking about changing career, find out what the NHS and SASH has to offer:
#BeOneOfUs
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year at the
#HSJawards
and to have the opportunity to present to the judges today!👇
If you would like to do a video call with a loved one who is in hospital, we have people on hand to help organise it. Please email us at sash.facetime
@nhs
.net with the patient's name, ward, your phone number and desired time and day of call. We'll take care of the rest.
The longer you stay in hospital without moving around the harder it is to get back on your feet. Get up and get about to support your own wellbeing.
#endPJparalysis
We may not have won the
#HSJValue
award, but we’re incredibly proud of the team for all they continue to do to transform care for our patients.
Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted entries tonight!
Thank you for everything
@captaintommoore
. A true inspiration, whose legacy will be felt for years to come across the NHS. Our thoughts are with all those close to him.
🎥“It took a real team effort and we’re very proud.” Tune in to
@bbcsoutheast
at 18.30 to find out about the care our
@sashnhs
teams and
@SECAmbulance
provided to ensure the safe delivery of three very special new year’s arrivals this week!
We were very proud to receive a plaque today from some of our colleagues at
@12regtra
who have been supporting us recently. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.
#OneTeam
Barbara Bray, consultant anaesthetist attended the Queen’s annual garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition for her work on the Intensive Care Unit. A huge congratulations to Barbara! 😄️🎉🌺
One week to go until the SASH
#StarAwards
are upon us! Here's the practice development team who have been nominated for behind the scenes team of the year.
This afternoon we had a special send off for our
@SASHChiefNurse
Jane Dickson. Thank you for being a huge part of our
#OneTeam
and wishing you lots of luck for the future! 💙🌟
Yesterday we emptied our Club of all stock that will be going off in the coming months, and have donated it to the amazing NHS staff at East Surrey Hospital, which we hope will give them a much needed energy boost in these uncertain times.
Stay Safe & Thank You to you all!
🧡🖤
“Thank you SASH for saving my life”. Emma Smith, a higher level teaching assistant from Southwater, has praised the care she received at East Surrey Hospital after being treated for coronavirus.
SASH is really busy at the moment. We’re urging you to think before going to A&E. Minor injury units can treat most urgent but not life threatening injuries. If you are unsure where to go please call 111 who can point you in the right direction. Help us care for those who need it
We strive to make our information inclusive and accessible. Messaging using yellow and black is easier for some to read. We’re looking to roll out new name badges for our staff and we’d like to get your view. Which of the four badge designs do you like the most? Vote below!
"I'm delighted that SASH is a hospital vaccination hub. Both of the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the UK have been shown to be safe and effective. Vaccinating people is a really tangible step towards getting control of the pandemic."
@JoanneRhodes99
, chief pharmacist.
East Surrey Hospital has been named the best dementia-friendly hospital in England at the national
#DementiaCareAwards
2019. More on the range of improvements made across the hospital for people living with
#dementia
:
We are shortlisted for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year at the 2019
@HSJ_Awards
! A huge well done to everyone involved. Looking forward to the awards ceremony!
#OneTeam
#HSJawards
We've opened a new purpose-built MRI department at East Surrey Hospital in partnership with
@InHealthGroup
. It boasts two state-of-the-art Siemens Sola MRI scanners as well as one of the UK’s first ceiling mounted MRI injector systems.
We’re delighted that our staff have ranked us among the best in the country across a range of measures in the
#NHSStaffSurvey
:
✅88% of staff say the care of patients is our top priority
✅78.9% of staff recommend SASH as a place to work
Find out more ▶️
Congratulations to our chemotherapy suite manager Claire Williams, who was presented the ‘Claire is a star’ award by
@SASHChiefNurse
this
#WorldCancerDay
in recognition of her endless commitment to her patients, their loved ones and for being the loveliest colleague ever 🌟🏆
We've recruited our 100th patient for the RECOVERY Trial, a study which aims to compare several different treatments that may be beneficial for people with
#coronavirus
:
In these challenging times, it’s those small acts of kindness and events like
#ClapForOurCarers
that show how valued our health service is, and how grateful we are to those who work in it. 👏
#ThankYouNHS
If you would like to do a video call with a loved one who is in hospital, we have people on hand to help organise it. Please email us at sash.facetime
@nhs
.net with the patient's name, ward, your phone number and desired time and day of call. We'll take care of the rest.
A huge congratulations to
@captaintommoore
for completing 100 laps! It's not only your great nephew you've left in awe of your incredible achievement, but all of our staff here at SASH. Thank you for raising funds for NHS Charities Together!
Sky News covered the important work SASH is doing to support black, Asian and minority ethnic staff regarding concerns over coronavirus. Here's what we've been doing in response to the issues raised.
This week is Acute Medicine Awareness Week and we want to recognise and celebrate the fantastic work of our team who are experts at providing the first 48 hours of medical care. Thank you for everything that you do! 👏
@AcutemedNatalie
Happy PA Week to all of our amazing PA's here at SASH!
We are extremely proud of you all and how you radiate compassion through the high quality care you deliver to our patients.
Don't forget to show thanks to the PA's in your lives this week! 🥳💙
#PAWeekUK
#OneTeam
We know how important it to be in touch with your loved ones while they are in hospital. While visiting restrictions are in place, we have set up an email address so you can email us with your messages. We'll write them up and deliver them to your loved ones