News Archive:

QVH comes top in national survey

Thursday 29th September 2022

Queen Victoria Hospital has again topped the list in the national survey of inpatients at NHS hospitals throughout the country... read more

Careers and recruitment event

Wednesday 21st September 2022

Are you interested in finding out more about a clinical career at Queen Victoria Hospital? Come along to our careers and recruitment open evening on Wednesday 12 October from 5-9pm
... read more

Arrangements for Monday 19 September

Monday 12th September 2022

Our team is contacting patients with planned appointments or surgery on the day of the Queen's state funeral (Monday 19 September) to make new arrangements... read more

Work will not continue on a possible merger with University Hospitals Sussex

Friday 2nd September 2022

The boards of Queen Victoria Hospital and University Hospitals Sussex have agreed not to continue their work exploring a possible merger... read more

Our latest visiting guidance

Thursday 1st September 2022

Before visiting our hospital please read our latest guidance which you can find here... read more

Mask wearing at our hospital

Thursday 1st September 2022

We have reviewed our advice for patients and visitors around wearing a face mask whilst at our hospital... read more

Trying to contact us about your therapy appointment?

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Our therapy appointment phone line is very busy at the moment so we are sorry we may not answer your call straight away. We are responding to patients as quickly as we can... read more

We are currently seeing a high number of adults and children coming to us with sunburn. Please remember to protect yourself, your families and children during this heatwave with this helpful advice... read more

Cancer patients rate hospital in national survey

Friday 8th July 2022

The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey shows that patients referred to Queen Victoria Hospital felt informed, supported and trusted all of the team involved in their cancer care... read more

Your invite to the Queen Victoria Hospital AGM 2022

Friday 1st July 2022

You are invites to the Queen Victoria Hospital AGM 2022 on Monday 18 July from 6-8pm... read more

RESOLVED: Issues with our phone system

Monday 13th June 2022

We're having some issues with our telephone system but please bear with us... read more

Coronavirus information and advice for our patients and visitors

Monday 13th June 2022

Please follow the national guidance if you think you may have been at risk of contracting Coronavirus (COVID-19)... read more

Reintroduction of parking charges from Monday 9 May

Thursday 5th May 2022

From Monday 9 May we are re-introducing parking charges in our visitor car park... read more

Roadworks on Holtye Road 10-12 May and 17-19 May

Wednesday 4th May 2022

Openreach have advised us that they are carrying out two sets of carriageway repair works on Holtye Road, by our Main Gate from 10-12 and 17-19 May... read more

Jackie Smith appointed new chair of Queen Victoria Hospital

Tuesday 3rd May 2022

Jackie Smith has been appointed as Chair at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will take up the role in early July... read more

QVH Macmillan Centre celebrates a decade of cancer support

Friday 29th April 2022

Back in 2012 Queen Victoria Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support founded a special centre in East Grinstead to ensure that people living with cancer had the right information and support. A decade later, they are celebrating supporting thousands of people
... read more

Calling all registered dental nurses and Registered Nurses

Tuesday 12th April 2022

Are you interested in finding out more about a career in maxillofacial nursing? Come to our drop-in open evening on Tuesday 3 May from 5.30-7.30pm to find out more... read more

Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for QVH awards

Monday 11th April 2022

Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we want to hear from you!... read more

Please wear a face mask in our hospital

Thursday 24th February 2022

Although national rules have changed, the wearing of masks in the hospital is still required in order to protect vulnerable people. We are asking our patients and all visitors to continue to wear a mask whilst on the premises. If... read more

Water Supply Issues

Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Hospital services are running, please do attend your appointment as planned.

There is a wide area water outage currently in and around East Grinstead. A water tanker is on site at the hospital and bottled water has been provided. The hospital is running as normal.... read more

Independent Review

Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Independent review of Queen Victoria Hospital’s handling of challenges encountered in progressing a merger proposal with University Hospitals Sussex... read more

Storm Eunice

Friday 18th February 2022

The weather warning issued for Storm Eunice for the South East has been upgraded to red from 10am until 3pm today (Friday 18 February)... read more

Yasmin’s following her nursing dream thanks to apprenticeship

Monday 7th February 2022

It takes commitment and dedication to become a nurse and that’s certainly true of Yasmin Eager who, thanks to apprenticeships supported by Queen Victoria Hospital, is well on her way to becoming a Registered Nurse... read more

Looking after yourself this winter

Friday 24th December 2021

Some tips to help you to look after yourself this winter... read more

QVH gets a thumbs up from its youngest patients

Friday 10th December 2021

Queen Victoria Hospital received some of the best results in the country from its youngest patients according to the latest Care Quality Commission Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey... read more

What’s happening about the possible merger?

Thursday 9th December 2021

The boards of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust have agreed to work together to develop a full business case for potential merger... read more

Formula 1 donates film prize, awarded for footage of Romain Grosjean’s fireball escape, to QVH

Wednesday 8th December 2021

Formula 1® has generously donated the prize money from a short film documenting the fireball crash of former Formula 1® driver Romain Grosjean to QVH... read more

Dr Anita Donley OBE appointed new chair of QVH

Monday 15th November 2021

Dr Anita Donley OBE has been appointed as Chair at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust... read more

Roadworks on Holtye Road starting 8 November 2021

Wednesday 3rd November 2021

UK Power Networks are closing part of the A264 Holtye Road from Monday 2 August for one week which may impact your journey if you are travelling to us... read more

GB Paralympian and Strictly star Will Bayley becomes QVH Charity ambassador

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

GB Paralympic table tennis player and former BBC ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant Will Bayley MBE has become an ambassador for our QVH Charity... read more

QVH comes top in national inpatient survey

Tuesday 19th October 2021

For the seventh year in a row Queen Victoria Hospital is one of the top rated acute hospitals in the country in the national inpatients survey... read more

Cool, call, cover can be crucial first aid for burns

Tuesday 12th October 2021

To coincide with burns awareness day (13 October) experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are encouraging everyone to know the basics of burns first aid because it really can save a life... read more

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his sight saving surgery

Tuesday 21st September 2021

When John was referred from his hometown of Derby to our hospital for surgery to save his sight, little did he think that 40 years later he would be contacting us to say thank you. John explains: “When I was in my late... read more

Nurse Kim will lead Paralympic nursing team to Tokyo

Wednesday 11th August 2021

Kim Brinkworth, one of our senior nurses, is flying out to Tokyo to take on a very special role – leading a team of nurses supporting the ParalympicsGB athletes... read more

Wingbee has its maiden voyage at QVH

Tuesday 3rd August 2021

Staff were delighted to welcome the team from Project Wingman back to Queen Victoria Hospital and be part of the official unveiling of Wingbee, its new mobile wellbeing lounge... read more

Roadworks on Holtye Road 2-9 August 2021

Tuesday 27th July 2021

UK Power Networks are closing part of the A264 Holtye Road from Monday 2 August for one week which may impact your journey if you are travelling to us... read more

NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings

Thursday 15th July 2021

England’s Chief Nurse is reminding the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules... read more

QVH nurse attends special NHS commemoration service

Friday 9th July 2021

Kokila Ramalingam, specialty team lead for plastic and reconstructive surgery, at our hospital, attended a very special event on Monday (5 July) – a special 'commemoration and thanksgiving' service at St Paul’s Cathedral... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AGM 2021

Monday 5th July 2021

We would like to invite you to join us for our virtual Annual General Meeting on Monday 19 July from 5-6.30pm... read more

New issue of QVH News is out now!

Monday 21st June 2021

The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News (Spring/Summer 2021 edition), is hot off the press... read more

Why I became an operating department practitioner

Friday 14th May 2021

To mark Operating Department Practitioners Day we spoke to Steven to find out how he made the move from structural engineering to working in our surgical theatres... read more

Show your appreciation this Nurses’ Day

Monday 10th May 2021

Join us in thanking our nurses and healthcare assistants this nurses' day by printing off and displaying one of our special posters... read more

GB Paralympian and Strictly star gets behind QVH Charity challenge

Friday 23rd April 2021

With the help of its supporter Will Bayley MBE, QVH Charity wants to encourage people to take part in the 5K May challenge... read more

Operating theatre team lead shortlisted for national award

Wednesday 7th April 2021

Kokila Ramalingam, specialty team lead for plastic and reconstructive surgery at our hospital, has been shortlisted for a prestigious National BAME Health & Care Award... read more

What’s happening about the possible merger?

Tuesday 6th April 2021

We are the second smallest trust in the country and while we provide excellent care we need to look at how we can protect that and ensure the hospital is sustainable for the long term.... read more

Our radiology team praised for teamwork in national NHS report

Thursday 11th March 2021

We have been praised in an NHS national report for making the most efficient use of its radiology team to help increase capacity... read more

Celebrating women in science

Thursday 11th February 2021

To mark Women in Science day we spoke to two members of our histopathology team to find out more about their roles and why they chose a career in science... read more

Apprenticeship helps Jo achieve her dream qualification

Monday 8th February 2021

To mark apprenticeship week (8-14 February), Jo Walls wants to thank our hospital for giving her the opportunity to gain her dream qualification... read more

Your chance to nominate outstanding hospital staff

Tuesday 19th January 2021

Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital during 2020 and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so, we want to hear from you... read more

Donating to us during the pandemic

Monday 18th January 2021

Please do not come to the hospital with donations unless you have made arrangements in advance with our team ... read more

Emily’s candle warning after sustaining significant burns

Thursday 17th December 2020

In the lead-up to the festive season, experts at Queen Victoria Hospital have been joined by one of their patients to remind people to be burns aware, especially in the home... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new nursing head

Wednesday 18th November 2020

Nicky Reeves, has been appointed interim director of nursing and quality at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more

Update on possible future plans for our estate and land sale

Friday 13th November 2020

Selling some unused land belonging to our hospital will support some of the important life-changing work we do and could support this vision for the future... read more

Experts warn home is where the harm is

Tuesday 13th October 2020

Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are asking people to take care at home as it remains the most common place of burns injury for children and older people... read more

Our consultant recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Monday 12th October 2020

Dr Rachael Liebmann, consultant histopathologist at QVH has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to pathology... read more

Securing the long term future of QVH

Thursday 8th October 2020

QVH is an exceptional hospital and whilst our reputation stretches around the world, we are the second smallest trust in England. We are looking at ways to secure our long term future... read more

Henry’s a ‘star baker’ for Queen Victoria Hospital

Thursday 8th October 2020

Inspired by TV show The Great British Bake Off, 9 year old Henry started baking to raise money for QVH Charity... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AGM 2020

Monday 14th September 2020

Due to the pandemic, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) is holding its annual general meeting virtually this year via Microsoft Teams on Monday 28 September... read more

Experts share surgical expertise in first of its kind virtual reality training

Thursday 10th September 2020

Surgeons from Queen Victoria Hospital are taking training to the next level with a first of its kind free virtual reality experience... read more

QVH takes part in COVID-19 antibody study

Thursday 3rd September 2020

Up to 200 staff working for Queen Victoria Hospital are being recruited to take part in a major national study to help scientists to find out more about COVID-19 antibodies... read more

Black Lives Matter

Thursday 2nd July 2020

We will continue to listen to our patients and our staff, and to consider the role that our hospital can play in overcoming prejudice... read more

QVH remains at the top in national NHS inpatient survey

Thursday 2nd July 2020

The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that QVH continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country... read more

QVH Charity marks NHS birthday with a thank you to supporters

Tuesday 30th June 2020

To mark the 72nd birthday of our beloved national health service, QVH Charity wants to say a special thank you not only to staff at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) but to all the local people and companies who have generously supported the charity... read more

Cancer patients receiving timely surgery thanks to Queen Victoria Hospital

Wednesday 17th June 2020

We were the first designated cancer surgical hub to open in the South East of England back in April, receiving referrals from hospitals across Kent, Surrey and Sussex... read more

Wearing a face covering when coming to QVH

Monday 15th June 2020

From today (Monday 15 June), in line with national guidance, all patients and visitors coming to our hospital should wear a face covering at all times... read more

Spitfire fly pass recognises the proud heritage of QVH

Wednesday 13th May 2020

The staff and patients at Queen Victoria Hospital were honoured to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8 May with a special Spitfire fly pass... read more

Cancer surgery during the pandemic

Tuesday 12th May 2020

Finding out that you have cancer can be devastating, even more so during a pandemic. But help and support is available at QVH... read more

VE Day 75th anniversary

Thursday 7th May 2020

Queen Victoria Hospital has been nominated to take part in a special Spitfire fly past on Friday 8 May... read more

QVH hand experts save granddad John’s thumb

Tuesday 21st April 2020

When John sliced through the top of his thumb making beautiful wooden name plates for his grandchildren’s bedroom doors he was referred to the specialist hand surgeons at Queen Victoria Hospital for a surgical repair... read more

Donating to our QVH Charity during the pandemic

Monday 20th April 2020

We would like to thank everyone in the local community for the kind offers of support for our amazing NHS Staff at QVH... read more

Update on QVH and COVID-19

Friday 17th April 2020

Queen Victoria Hospital has a unique role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a specialist cancer surgical centre for the South East... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital becomes designated cancer centre for South East during COVID-19 pandemic

Monday 6th April 2020

Queen Victoria Hospital becomes designated cancer centre for Kent, Surrey and Sussex during COVID-19 pandemic ... read more

Knowledge of burns experts informs The Good Karma Hospital storyline

Thursday 26th March 2020

When the writers of prime-time ITV medical drama The Good Karma Hospital wanted to introduce an acid attack storyline for its third series, they called on the expertise of our burns team
... read more

Marathon Michelle sets her sights on London to support our hospital charity

Monday 2nd March 2020

Michelle Hollins, a healthcare assistant at the Queen Victoria Hospital, is swapping her theatre scrubs for trainers as she sets her sights on the London Marathon in aid of the hospital’s charity, QVH Charity... read more

Staff rate Queen Victoria Hospital a great place to work

Wednesday 19th February 2020

Results from the latest national survey of NHS staff show that staff at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) rate it highly as a place to work as well as rating it as an excellent hospital to receive treatment... read more

Burns nurse Lucy chosen to help victims of the New Zealand volcanic eruption

Tuesday 11th February 2020

Lucy Hall, deputy matron of our burns unit has flown out for a month to help her fellow nurses in New Zealand who continue to treat patients severely injured in the volcanic eruption... read more

QVH recognises its apprentices and the contribution they make

Monday 3rd February 2020

Queen Victoria Hospital is marking national apprenticeship week (3-9 February) by recognising the contribution its own apprentices are making to the organisation... read more

Memory of WWII airman will live on in hospital theatres

Friday 10th January 2020

Peter Morgan made a poignant return to the Queen Victoria Hospital 75 years after his father, Alan Morgan, a member of the Guinea Pig Club, was first treated there... read more

Staff show their support for National Elf Service Day

Wednesday 18th December 2019

Christmas came early to Queen Victoria Hospital when staff donned all manner of festive knits and attire to support a fundraising day in aid of its charity – QVH Charity. And what could be more fitting than calling it a National Elf Service Day!... read more

Flu: information for patients and visitors

Wednesday 18th December 2019

Please do not visit the hospital if you are or have been unwell with flu-like symptoms in the last seven days... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital scores best results in the country in latest national survey

Monday 16th December 2019

According to the full results of the Care Quality Commission’s Children and Young People’s Survey (released on Friday 13 December), Queen Victoria Hospital gained the highest scores in the country based on feedback from its patients... read more

Emma named South East clinical support worker of the year!

Monday 9th December 2019

Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, has been named South East clinical support worker of the year at the national Our Health Heroes awards... read more

QVH gets top scores from some of its youngest patients in national survey

Friday 22nd November 2019

The latest national children and young people’s hospital survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital continues to achieve some of the highest feedback in the country from young patients... read more

Outstanding staff recognised for changing the lives of patients

Monday 18th November 2019

When the Queen Victoria Hospital asked its patients (past and present) to nominate staff they felt went the extra mile for them during their treatment or appointments, they were overwhelmed with the response... read more

Patients rate Queen Victoria Hospital for cancer care

Monday 4th November 2019

The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey shows that patients rate highly the cancer care they receive at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more

Safety first this Halloween and fireworks night say burns experts

Monday 28th October 2019

With Halloween and fireworks night approaching, burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital want to remind parents of the dangers of flammable costumes and potential injuries especially to young children... read more

East Grinstead customers raise £6,000 for our QVH Charity

Thursday 17th October 2019

Staff from Queen Victoria Hospital recently visited the Sainsbury’s store in East Grinstead to thank staff for their support during the year long partnership that saw the hospital’s charity, QVH Charity, receive £6,190 in donations from customers... read more

Experts warn of the dangers of hot drink burns

Monday 14th October 2019

Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning about the danger of hot drinks around children and older people... read more

Hospital prosthetist shortlisted for national award

Friday 27th September 2019

Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been shortlisted for a national Our Health Heroes award as clinical support worker of the year... read more

Keith Altman appointed as new Medical Director

Monday 23rd September 2019

Keith Altman, a consultant maxillofacial surgeon, has been appointed as Medical Director of Queen Victoria Hospital, providing clinical leadership at Board level.... read more

QVH goes ‘virtual’ with new Skype clinics

Monday 22nd July 2019

Patients will be offered ‘virtual appointments’ in some clinics at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more

Rebuilding lives and facing the future

Thursday 4th July 2019

You're invited to Queen Victoria Hospital's annual general meeting... read more

Planned changes to care for the most severely burned children

Tuesday 2nd July 2019

From August a small number of children needing inpatient care will be taken to another specialist centre... read more

Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for annual hospital awards

Monday 1st July 2019

Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we would like to hear from you. ... read more

Hospital tops the list for NHS inpatient survey

Thursday 20th June 2019

Queen Victoria Hospital has again topped the list in the national survey of inpatients at 144 hospitals throughout the country.... read more

Actor Jack Ashton gets muddy for Queen Victoria Hospital

Monday 10th June 2019

BBC Call the Midwife actor Jack Ashton has taken on a slightly different role as he headed up the Queen Victoria Hospital Charity team in a mud run.... read more

Care Quality Commission finds ‘outstanding’ care at QVH

Thursday 23rd May 2019

Queen Victoria Hospital has been rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ care by Care Quality Commission hospital inspectors... read more

QVH celebrates international clinical trials day

Thursday 16th May 2019

Queen Victoria Hospital is gearing up to mark International Clinical Trials day on Monday 20 May.... read more

Swing concert hits the right note and raises vital funds for local charity

Wednesday 24th April 2019

A sell-out concert at the Chequer Mead Theatre has raised more than £2,700 for QVH Charity.... read more

Give a gift, not chocolate this Easter

Wednesday 10th April 2019

QVH supporters are being asked to join us in thinking about the health implications of excessive quantities of sugary snacks which are given to some of our patients at Easter.... read more

People with swallowing difficulties can have their cake and eat it too

Wednesday 13th March 2019

Patients and staff at QVH have been tasting thickened drinks on Swallowing Awareness Day to highlight the difficulties faced by people with dysphagia.... read more

Actor Jack Ashton gets muddy for Queen Victoria Hospital

Wednesday 13th March 2019

Actor Jack Ashton, best known for playing Reverend Hereward in BBC’s Call the Midwife, will be taking on a slightly different role this summer as he heads up the QVH team in a mud monsters run.... read more

QVH staff champion National Apprenticeship Week

Friday 8th March 2019

Hospital staff at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead have given their support to this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.... read more

East Grinstead law firm supports QVH Charity with will promotion

Wednesday 27th February 2019

An East Grinstead law firm has teamed up with QVH Charity to offer will writing promotion.... read more

Refurbishment work on hospital corridor due to begin

Wednesday 27th February 2019

Work is due to get underway on Friday (1 March) to refurbish the main corridor at Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more

Nervous eye patients get reassuring hand to hold

Wednesday 20th February 2019

A fear-busting scheme to help patients who are nervous about having eye operations has been launched at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.... read more

Signage improvements for hospital site

Thursday 7th February 2019

Work has started to simplify the signage at the QVH site in East Grinstead... read more

New CT scanner unveiled at QVH

Friday 1st February 2019

A state-of-the-art CT scanner has been unveiled at Queen Victoria Hospital, thanks to a £420,000 donation from the League of Friends.... read more

New issue of QVH News is out now!

Wednesday 2nd January 2019

The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press! Inside you can find out about why QVH is a great place to work; an exciting nationwide survey we’re leading ; why patient feedback matters; how we’ve... read more

Experts support changes to firework packaging

Thursday 27th December 2018

Our plastic surgeons are supporting a campaign calling on the government to change the packaging of fireworks in a move to help reduce the number of people sustaining injuries each year
... read more

Staff support festive fundraiser for hospital charity

Monday 17th December 2018

Patients and visitors attending our hospital on Friday (14 December) may have thought Christmas had come early as staff from across the hospital took part in a festive fundraiser for the QVH Charity... read more

Experts warns of danger of acrylic nails on children

Thursday 6th December 2018

In the lead up to the festive party season, experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning parents of the danger of acrylic nails on children... read more

Jane’s national award for improving the lives of people with cancer in Ghana

Monday 12th November 2018

Jane Dawson, our Principal Speech and Language Therapist (Head and Neck Oncology), has been awarded a prestigious accolade by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in recognition of the support she’s given in West Africa... read more

Inspiring orthodontic consultant praised by patients at awards

Thursday 1st November 2018

It was through inspiring as well as supporting her patients that Dr Lindsay Winchester, Consultant Orthodontist, was chosen as one of this year’s winners of our Outstanding Patient Experience Award... read more

Hospital’s gardeners are blooming award winners

Monday 29th October 2018

Patients and visitors often comment on how lovely our grounds are, and its gardening duo have proven such compliments are well placed as they’ve been given not one but two awards... read more

Outstanding breast cancer nurses recognised by patients at awards

Friday 19th October 2018

Patient nominations led to Pam Golton and Rebecca Spencer - breast reconstruction nurse specialists - being named the joint winners of the QVH Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2018!... read more

Experts warn of the dangers of preventable burns injuries at home

Thursday 11th October 2018

Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning parents and adults of the dangers of preventable injuries at home following a year-on-year increase in referrals to its paediatric burns unit... read more

Actor Jack Ashton becomes hospital charity’s first ambassador

Friday 28th September 2018

Actor Jack Ashton, best known for playing Rev. Tom Hereward in the BBC television series, Call the Midwife, has given his support to QVH Charity, the charity which supports the works of Queen Victoria Hospital, by becoming its first ambassador... read more

“Relentless hills” didn’t stop Mike’s Ride Across Britain charity fundraiser

Friday 21st September 2018

An epic 980 miles on a bicycle, hills totalling 52,000 feet to climb – the Deloitte Ride Across Britain wasn’t going to be easy. But for QVH Charity supporter Mike Gwynn, the support of his friends and family, and knowing the difference his fundraising would make was the motivation he needed... read more

Mum and daughter praise hospital that’s a great place to work

Monday 3rd September 2018

When Elaine Ratcliffe first walked through the doors of QVH in the 1970s to visit a friend who was a patient, little did she know that years later she’d be back and also be starting a family trend... read more

Mike’s going to great lengths to support facial palsy service

Friday 10th August 2018

Land’s End to John O’Groats is one of the most challenging endurance rides a cyclist can do. For Mike Gwynn it’s not about the miles, it’s saying thank you to the hospital that’s provided his brother-in-law with life-changing support... read more

Research project to aid cancer surgery wins prize for QVH consultant

Monday 6th August 2018

A research project which is hoped to improve the outcomes of head and neck cancer surgery by providing real-time analysis of the tissue as it is removed, has gained a prestigious prize for one of our consultants... read more

Staff complete first term of new nursing associate apprenticeship

Wednesday 25th July 2018

For Anna Rose and Yasmin Eager the last four months have provided them with a special opportunity – to become the first trainee nursing associates at the Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more

Surgeons get on their bikes for hospital charity

Tuesday 17th July 2018

Consultant plastic surgeon Andy Mellington and speciality registrar in plastic surgery Ben Way, are swapping their scrubs for saddles as they prepare to take part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 in aid of the QVH Charity... read more

Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for annual hospital awards

Friday 13th July 2018

Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we would like to hear from you. ... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital selected to take part in The Great British Coin Hunt

Wednesday 11th July 2018

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been chosen by The Royal Mint as one of only nine NHS organisations across England to take part in its Great British Coin Hunt. The hospital will be releasing a limited number... read more

Celebs support Queen Victoria Hospital for the NHS’ 70th birthday

Monday 2nd July 2018

To mark the NHS turning 70 this year celebrities Amanda Redman, Jack Ashton, Dr Mark Porter and Fiona Dolman have been raising a mug to one of the nation’s best loved institutions and showing their support for a particular NHS organisation – Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more

Rebuilding lives and facing the future – your invite to the QVH AGM 2018

Wednesday 20th June 2018

Queen Victoria Hospital is proud of the pioneering work it does in rebuilding lives and invites you to attend its annual general meeting to find out more.... read more

National survey shows QVH is top for positive patient experience

Friday 15th June 2018

The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country.... read more

With a little help from our friends this volunteers’ week

Thursday 7th June 2018

To celebrate volunteers’ week, the time of year when organisations recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make, Queen Victoria Hospital said a heartfelt thank you to its loyal supporters who last year collectively donated around 8,500 hours of their time.... read more

Sleep expert awarded College Medal for outstanding achievements

Monday 21st May 2018

Dr Peter Venn, Clinical Lead of our sleep disorder centre, has been awarded the College Medal by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, its highest accolade.... read more

Amex get back to nature to help local hospital

Thursday 17th May 2018

Staff from American Express swapped the office for the great outdoors when they spent a day volunteering at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more

Smart phone study earns rosette for researchers

Thursday 10th May 2018

A project empowering patients to get involved in the ongoing care of their burns injuries whilst reducing the number of follow-up outpatient appointments they need has won researchers at Queen Victoria Hospital a prize.... read more

We’re supporting the ‘Watch your Back’ skin cancer campaign

Thursday 3rd May 2018

Siva Kumar and Sam Orkar, both consultant plastic surgeons here at the Queen Victoria Hospital, have again given their clinical expertise to a sun protection campaign for gardeners called ‘Watch Your Back!’... read more

Daughter of pioneering plastic surgeon attends event celebrating our history

Friday 27th April 2018

An event celebrating a unique archive project which included preserving clinical notes from pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe had a special guest – his daughter.... read more

Hospital staff get an egg-stra special treat from local mums group

Wednesday 4th April 2018

Staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital received an egg-xtraordinary surprise when they were unexpectedly showered with Easter gifts thanks to the power of an online Facebook campaign... read more

Help hospital charity raise Egg-stra this Spring to support the children it treats

Monday 26th March 2018

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is launching a new initiative to help improve their children’s waiting and play areas and is asking for the local community to get involved and support its QVH Charity... read more

Facial palsy specialists show it’s what’s inside that counts

Friday 23rd March 2018

Our specialists have been showing that facial palsy shouldn’t be dismissed as a just cosmetic issue by wearing brightly coloured face paint on just half of their face.... read more

QVH: Leading the treatment of burns from World War II to today

Monday 19th March 2018

You’re invited to attend a special free event in April celebrating the end of the Queen Victoria Hospital Archive Project, part of which involved the digitisation of the Guinea Pig Club patient case files. ... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital expands NHS sleep clinic in Sussex

Wednesday 7th March 2018

Queen Victoria Hospital, known for its specialist expertise, has expanded its sleep disorder outpatient clinic, enabling it to see more patients in West Sussex.... read more

Emma’s a rising star in research!

Thursday 1st March 2018

Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been named a rising star in the world of health research... read more

Your chance to get involved in the local NHS

Monday 19th February 2018

Queen Victoria Hospital is looking for people from across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London who would like to get involved and know more about the local NHS to join its Council of Governors.... read more

Local Lions support sight saving surgery

Friday 9th February 2018

Thanks to the generosity of the East Grinstead and District Lions Club, the Queen Victoria Hospital has a new piece of equipment which will play an important part in its sight saving surgery.... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital wants your memories!

Friday 2nd February 2018

Did you know that this year the NHS is celebrating its 70th birthday on 5 July? Queen Victoria Hospital wants to recognise the role it has played in the National Health Service during that time and would like your memories of the hospital from the last 70 years. ... read more

Burns patient returns to the hospital that transformed her life 60 years ago

Wednesday 17th January 2018

Brenda Ranson made an emotional return to Queen Victoria Hospital where she was cared for as a child nearly 60 years ago.... read more

Advice to patients with planned operations and appointments

Friday 5th January 2018

We would like to assure anyone due to attend Queen Victoria Hospital to continue as planned unless you hear from us.... read more

Gas main works in East Grinstead to run until end of February

Thursday 4th January 2018

If you’re due to travel to an appointment at our hospital from Monday 8 January onwards, please allow extra time as essential gas works in East Grinstead may disrupt your journey.... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital leads nationwide survey of prosthetic eyes

Wednesday 13th December 2017

The Queen Victoria Hospital is leading a new national study looking into comfort and outcomes for people using an artificial eye. And it’s partnered with hospitals across the UK to enable as many patients as possible to be involved in the study.... read more

Latest issue of QVH News is out!

Friday 1st December 2017

The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press! Inside you can find out about how hand surgery gave a dad his hand back; the importance of cornea donation; hear from a patient about the difference our prosthetics... read more

QVH gets top scores in national children and young people’s survey

Tuesday 28th November 2017

The latest national children and young people’s hospital survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is the only acute trust in the country to achieve the highest rating from its patients.... read more

Our gardens win award for being blooming lovely!

Thursday 19th October 2017

Patients and visitors frequently comment how welcoming and green our grounds are, and they’re now officially prize winning!... read more

Experts warn of the rise in children sustaining burns at home

Friday 13th October 2017

Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital have seen an increase in the number of children being admitted to its burns unit with scalds from accidents around the home, all of which are preventable. ... read more

New community respiratory service

Monday 9th October 2017

Patients from East Grinstead and the surrounding area can now access a comprehensive outpatient respiratory clinic here at QVH starting today (Monday 9 October). Based in the main outpatients building, the clinic can provide: investigation... read more

Gas main works in London Road, East Grinstead until end of February 2018

Monday 2nd October 2017

If you're due to travel to an appointment at our hospital from Monday 9 October onwards through East Grinstead, please allow extra time as essential gas works may disrupt your journey.... read more

Outstanding staff recognised with patient awards

Monday 2nd October 2017

Mum urges families to talk about cornea donation

Wednesday 27th September 2017

Have you considered donating your organs and tissues when you pass away? If not mum Gilli Davidson encourages you to have that conversation now.... read more

Deputy Medical Director awarded college’s highest accolade

Thursday 21st September 2017

Dr Rachael Liebmann, Deputy Medical Director at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH), has been awarded the Royal College of Pathologists Medal for Distinguished Service, the highest honour the College can bestow on one of its Fellows.... read more

New home for outpatient trauma clinic

Monday 4th September 2017

From Monday 4 September the hand trauma clinic previously located within our minor injuries unit is moving to be part of the new outpatient trauma clinic. ... read more

QVH supports first aid guidance for acid attack victims

Thursday 31st August 2017

Burns experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are supporting new first aid guidance launched today to help ensure victims of acid and chemical attacks get the right help fast.... read more

£10,000 grant to help burns patients

Wednesday 9th August 2017

A study which is working to improve the use of antibiotics for burns patients has been given a lift thanks to a £10,000 grant. ... read more

Thank you for your nominations

Friday 4th August 2017

We've been overwhelmed with the response we've received from our patients wanting to nominate members of our team for the "Outstanding Patient Experience Award".... read more

Dedicated RAF nurses fundraise for QVH and local museum

Tuesday 1st August 2017

A group of Military nurses from East Grinstead, Birmingham and Oxford donned their combats for a day of fundraising on Tuesday 18 July in aid of the QVH Charity and the East Grinstead Museum.... read more

Patients given the gift of words thanks to local bookshop

Wednesday 26th July 2017

The generosity of local booklovers is set to benefit patients at the Queen Victoria Hospital thanks to a scheme run by East Grinstead-based The Bookshop. The quintessential English book shop asked its customers to consider... read more

A22 at South Godstone – eight week closure

Tuesday 25th July 2017

If you’re travelling to our hospital between 24 July and 15 September and will use the A22 at South Godstone, please be aware of roadworks taking place. ... read more

Patients and visitors asked to nominate outstanding staff for QVH awards

Wednesday 5th July 2017

Have you been a patient or visitor at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so the hospital wants to hear from you. ... read more

Mike’s pedal power to support facial palsy service

Tuesday 4th July 2017

On Sunday 30 July when Mike Gwynn gets on his bike to take part in the Prudential Ride London, the one journey that will be on his mind is that of his brother-in-law Bob, as he recovers from facial palsy. ... read more

Increase in babies and children with burns being referred to QVH

Monday 26th June 2017

The unexpected June heatwave has led to a worrying number of babies and children being referred to the Queen Victoria Hospital’s specialist children’s burns unit. ... read more

Rebuilding lives: your invite to our annual general meeting

Monday 19th June 2017

Since the 1930s, the Queen Victoria Hospital has been known for its pioneering work in rebuilding lives. At this year’s annual general meeting, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the hospital’s work... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital achieves top marks from patients in national survey

Monday 5th June 2017

The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country.... read more

Celebrating volunteers’ week

Friday 2nd June 2017

To celebrate volunteers' week, the time of year when organisations recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make, we wanted to say a big thank you to our loyal supporters.... read more

QVH supports sun protection campaign

Tuesday 23rd May 2017

Siva Kumar and Sam Orkar, both consultant plastic surgeons at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, have given their clinical expertise to a sun protection campaign for gardeners called ‘Watch Your Back!’... read more

Thank you to local knitters for their dedication to people with dementia

Wednesday 10th May 2017

In time for dementia awareness week (14-20 May) staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital want to say a special thank you to local knitters on behalf of its patients with dementia.... read more

Macmillan Cancer service at the Queen Victoria Hospital turns five

Monday 3rd April 2017

An information and support service which has helped over 8,000 people affected by cancer has celebrated its fifth birthday. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service is based at the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH)... read more

Could you be the next member of our Council of Governors?

Thursday 9th March 2017

We are looking for local people interested in understanding and knowing more about the local NHS to consider volunteering to become a member of the Queen Victoria Hospital Council of Governors. As an NHS foundation trust,... read more

Staff face the facts for facial palsy

Wednesday 8th March 2017

For a person with facial palsy a smile isn’t always possible to show they’re happy, so staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital held a special awareness day yesterday (7 March) where they all had just one side of their faces... read more

MP donates book royalties to thank hospital for burns care

Tuesday 21st February 2017

An MP who was badly burned in a bonfire accident last year is to donate half the royalties from his book to the hospital that treated him. The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead treated Gordon Henderson, Conservative... read more

New high-precision laser at QVH eye unit

Thursday 9th February 2017

The Queen Victoria Hospital eye unit can now offer patients the best in modern clinical care using the latest, high-precision laser technology. The £200,000 investment in a femtosecond laser allows the specialist team to... read more

Clinical trial of infection-detecting bandages begins

Tuesday 29th November 2016

A clinical trial of a smart bandage which changes colour when it detects infections is beginning, using samples from burns patients from Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. The technology has potential to detect... read more

Hospital appeals for knitters

Friday 11th November 2016

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is looking for knitters to produce knitted ‘feely’ muffs are for patients with dementia. The muffs, which can help reduce anxiety, include textured items such as ribbons and beads. The... read more

Duke of Edinburgh unveils memorial to The Guinea Pigs

Wednesday 2nd November 2016

The Duke of Edinburgh has unveiled a memorial to veterans who underwent pioneering surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital after suffering disfiguring injuries in World War Two. Prince Philip unveiled the tablet at the National... read more

MP thanks hospital following bonfire accident

Tuesday 1st November 2016

An MP is raising safety awareness in advance of Bonfire Night after he was treated by Queen Victoria Hospital’s specialist team in July 2016, following a bonfire accident. Gordon Henderson, Conservative MP for Sittingbourne... read more

Community Ear, Nose and Throat Outpatient Service

Thursday 27th October 2016

QVH is now providing a community-based ear, nose and throat (ENT) service, offering specialist advice and treatment for a range of ENT conditions. The clinics are held at sites in East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Crawley and... read more

Be a burns hero

Monday 17th October 2016

Queen Victoria Hospital is reminding people of the importance of administering the right first aid for burns and scalds, as part of National Burns Awareness Day on 19 October. Around 200 people from across the South East... read more

Smart specs to treat facial palsy, monitor mood and steer wheelchairs

Thursday 13th October 2016

Smart specs that know when you are smiling are being developed by researchers to help rehabilitate people with facial palsy. The technology – named Facial Remote Activity Monitoring Eyewear (Frame) – may lend... read more

Hospital gardeners bloomin’ happy

Thursday 13th October 2016

Queen Victoria Hospital’s estates team are celebrating winning the prestigious East Grinstead in Bloom ‘Best Commercial Premises’ and a South East in Bloom certificate of excellence. John Hobden, hospital ground supervisor,... read more

QVH appoints new chief executive

Tuesday 4th October 2016

Steve Jenkin has been appointed as the new chief executive of Queen Victoria Hospital. Steve Jenkin was previously the chief executive of Peninsula Community Health, providing services across Cornwall and running 14 community... read more

East Grinstead Research Group unveil plans for Scar Biobank

Monday 12th September 2016

Queen Victoria Hospital, Blond McIndoe Research Foundation and Horder Healthcare have unveiled plans this week for the development of a Scar BioBank. The scar tissue repository will help scientists and doctors work towards... read more

Improving use of antibiotics for burns patients

Tuesday 6th September 2016

Researchers at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and the University of Brighton, are working to improve use of antibiotics for burns patients. The research is focused on identifying the right dose of antibiotic... read more

Dr Edward Pickles appointed as Medical Director

Thursday 28th July 2016

Dr Edward Pickles, who has been a consultant anaesthetist at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2006, has been appointed as Medical Director providing clinical leadership at Board level. He qualified... read more

Patients rate QVH among the best hospitals for cancer care

Tuesday 26th July 2016

The 2015 national cancer patient experience survey shows that patients rate QVH as one of the very best hospitals in the country for cancer care. QVH is the South East’s specialist centre for skin cancer and head and neck... read more

QVH eye patients get support from new RNIB liaison officer

Wednesday 29th June 2016

QVH eye patients are set to get even better support following the appointment of a new eye care liaison officer. Funded by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), the liaison officer ensures that people who are... read more

QVH to recruit new chief executive as Richard Tyler departs for ‘unique’ role

Wednesday 22nd June 2016

QVH is to begin recruitment for a new chief executive after present incumbent Richard Tyler announced that he will be leaving the hospital for a new role. Mr Tyler has been appointed chief executive of Horder Healthcare,... read more

QVH continues to receive top marks from patients in survey

Monday 20th June 2016

The findings of the latest national NHS inpatient survey show that QVH continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country. The annual national survey of inpatients at all NHS hospital trusts in England... read more

Care Quality Commission finds ‘outstanding’ care at QVH

Monday 25th April 2016

QVH has been rated ‘good’ by Care Quality Commission (CQC) hospital inspectors. They found that patient care at the hospital was outstanding and that safety was good. The ratings were published today (Tuesday 26 April... read more

Junior doctors’ strike 26-28 April

Monday 25th April 2016

British Medical Association junior doctor members have voted to hold a 48-hour strike from 8am on Tuesday 26 April to 8am on Thursday 28 April. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While... read more

Junior doctors’ strikes – 6-8 April

Tuesday 5th April 2016

British Medical Association junior doctor members will be holding a 48-hour strike starting at 8am on Wednesday 6 April until 8am on Friday 8 April. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While... read more

Temporary change to QVH minor injuries unit opening times

Friday 18th March 2016

From Saturday 19 March, the QVH minor injuries unit (MIU) will be open seven days a week from 8am until 7.30pm. This is a change from the usual opening times of 8am to 10pm. The change is due to a temporary shortage of staff... read more

Junior doctors’ strikes – 9-11 March

Monday 7th March 2016

British Medical Association junior doctor members have voted to hold three 48-hour strikes: 8am on Wednesday 9 March to 8am on Friday 11 March 8am on Wednesday 6 April to 8am on Friday 8 April 8am on Tuesday 26 April to... read more

Junior doctors’ strike 10 February

Monday 8th February 2016

The British Medical Association has announced that the junior doctors’ industrial action planned for 10 February will go ahead. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While patient safety... read more

Junior doctors’ strikes

Monday 11th January 2016

The British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors will take industrial action on 12 and 26 January and 10 February. These strikes were originally planned for December last year but were suspended to allow... read more

Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for awards

Thursday 7th January 2016

Patients and visitors at QVH are being asked to nominate staff from the hospital who have shown exceptional care and compassion for the annual patient experience award. The annual QVH staff awards celebrate long service and... read more

Junior doctor strikes on 1, 8 and 16 December

Monday 30th November 2015

Suspension of junior doctors’ strikes The British Medical Association have announced the suspension of the junior doctors’ strikes planned for 1, 8 and 16 December 2015. We have already contacted all patients whose... read more

Colour-changing dressing could change lives

Tuesday 17th November 2015

Around 5,000 children and 13,000 adults a year in England and Wales are treated in hospital with serious burns. Infection is a common and serious complication for these patients, but at present it is difficult for doctors... read more

Call for people to be more burns aware

Wednesday 21st October 2015

QVH specialists are calling for people to be more burns aware as figures reveal that the hospital sees six young children with severe scalds on average every week Burns specialists from QVH are backing a national campaign... read more

QVH nurse honoured for Ebola work in Africa

Friday 3rd July 2015

Allan Curtis, paediatric matron at Queen Victoria Hospital, has received The Ebola Medal in recognition of his work looking after Ebola patients in Sierra Leone from December 2014 to February 2015. The award for his bravery... read more

QVH continues to receive top marks from patients

Thursday 21st May 2015

Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for 2015 awards

Monday 12th January 2015

QVH pathology lab first of its kind in the country to achieve new standards

Thursday 4th December 2014

The QVH cellular pathology laboratory is the first of its kind in the country to be awarded accreditation against ISO 15189 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS is the national accreditation body that... read more

QVH rolls out wi-fi for patients and visitors

Tuesday 25th November 2014

QVH has introduced free wi-fi for patients and visitors at key locations across the site. Wi-fi hotspots have been installed in all wards and outpatient waiting areas, the café and restaurant. The internet access has been... read more

QVH specialists get behind national day to urge people to be burns aware

Wednesday 22nd October 2014

Burns specialists from QVH are backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of burns and how to prevent them on the first national Burns Injury Awareness Day, Wednesday 22 October 2014. A particular focus of the awareness day, organised by the British Burn Association, is children's burns.... read more

Patients rate QVH among the best hospitals for cancer care

Monday 29th September 2014

The findings of the 2014 national cancer patient experience survey show that patients rate QVH as one of the best hospitals in the country for cancer care.... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new Chair

Thursday 17th July 2014

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) in East Grinstead has appointed Beryl Hobson as its new Chair. Beryl will join the trust in July as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. She will take on the role of Chair in March 2015 when current Chairman Peter Griffiths retires.... read more

Report concludes that Savile had no connection to QVH

Thursday 26th June 2014

Along with the other NHS trusts asked to investigate sexual abuse allegations against the late Jimmy Savile, QVH has today published its report of findings.... read more

Minor injuries unit closed Saturday 26 April for essential electrical works

Wednesday 23rd April 2014

In order to make essential improvements to the electrical supply at QVH, the supply to the hospital site will be shut down all day on Saturday 26 April 2014.... read more

East Grinstead hospital rated best in the country for quality of nursing

Tuesday 8th April 2014

Results from national NHS survey show that patients rate their experience at QVH as among the best in the country.... read more

QVH calls for local people to join its council of governors

Monday 17th March 2014

Local people are being invited to stand for election to the council of governors. Informal events are being held over the coming weeks for anyone who is interested in finding out more.... read more

Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for awards

Friday 10th January 2014

Patients and visitors at Queen Victoria Hospital are being asked to nominate staff from the hospital who have shown exceptional care and compassion for the annual patient experience award.... read more

Pioneering eye surgery centre marks 60th anniversary with vision for the future

Friday 1st November 2013

QVH is today hosting a summit meeting of the world's leading eye surgeons to discuss innovative new treatments that will benefit patients at the hospital. The event is part of the Eye Bank's 60th anniversary celebrations.... read more

Princess Anne opens new state-of-the-art facilities as QVH celebrates 150 years

Thursday 17th October 2013

HRH Princess Anne has officially opened six new operating theatres and a refurbished children’s ward at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead as the pioneering hospital marks its 150th anniversary.... read more

Local teenagers swim Channel for Queen Victoria Hospital charity

Thursday 1st August 2013

Six local teenagers have swum the English Channel to raise money for the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) Charitable Fund. The boys completed the 21 mile crossing on 7 July in a time of 16 hours and 52 minutes, each taking it in turns to swim for an hour.... read more

QVH rated best NHS hospital by Kent, Surrey and Sussex inpatients

Tuesday 30th July 2013

First national results from the NHS friends and family test score East Grinstead hospital top in the south east.... read more

QVH reports rise in sunburnt babies and children during heatwave

Thursday 18th July 2013

QVH consultant advises parents and carers how to keep children safe in the sun after a worrying number of admissions to the specialist children’s burns unit.... read more

Queen Victoria Hospital chairman Peter Griffiths awarded CBE

Monday 17th June 2013

Peter Griffiths, the chairman of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH), has been awarded a CBE in recognition of services to Healthcare. The award of the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours on Saturday 15 June.... read more

QVH named as one of the CHKS 40Top Hospitals 2013

Wednesday 8th May 2013

QVH is one of the CHKS 40Top Hospitals for 2013. The award is given to the 40 top performing CHKS client trusts.... read more

Chief executive appointed

Wednesday 17th April 2013

Today the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust announced that Richard Tyler has been appointed to the post of chief executive. His appointment follows a competitive recruitment process and was approved by the council of governors at its meeting last night. Richard will start work at the hospital on 1 July 2013.... read more

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