Help Shape the Future: NHS Plans Major Upgrades for Hastings Hospitals

he NHS is revamping Bexhill, Eastbourne, and Hastings hospitals with new wards, better parking, and expanded services. Share your feedback to help prioritize this substantial investment.

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is undertaking a significant project titled "Building for Our Future" to improve and modernize its hospitals, including Bexhill, Eastbourne, and Hastings. This initiative aims to address growing demand for healthcare services and enhance patient care through a range of key developments.

Key Project Highlights:

1. Hospital Upgrades: The plan includes major refurbishments and partial rebuilds of the hospitals to create more space, improve facilities, and update infrastructure.
2. Expanded Emergency Departments: Emergency departments at Eastbourne and Hastings will be expanded to better accommodate patient needs and improve response times.
3. Enhanced Services: Investments will also target improvements in cardiology and ophthalmology services, as well as upgrades to outpatient care, theatres, endoscopy, and diagnostic services.
4. Parking and Accessibility: The project will address parking challenges by creating additional spaces and improving accessibility to make hospital visits easier for patients and visitors.

This extensive investment underscores ESHT’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare. The Trust invites feedback from local residents and stakeholders to ensure these plans align with community needs and priorities.

Source: [.esht.nhs.uk]

https://www.esht.nhs.uk/about-us/strategy-and-future-plans/key-projects/building-for-our-future/