Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

06/03/2026

As this week marks , we wanted to share some key information about Facial Palsy (one of our specialisms here at QVH!) and what it means:

🟣 The term ‘facial palsy’ generally refers to weakness of the facial muscles, usually on one side of the face, mainly resulting from temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve.
🟣 There are many possible causes of facial palsy, but the most commonly known cause is Bell’s palsy (a condition causing sudden weakness in muscles on one side of the face).
🟣 There are three stages of facial palsy and recovery: flaccid paralysis (when the face is floppy with no movement); paresis (when symmetry improves and tiny movements may begin) and synkinesis (when the nerve begins to regrow and involuntary facial movements can occur).

We offer a variety of facial palsy services, including:
🟣 Facial therapy treatment
🟣 Psychological support
🟣 Botulinum toxin (botox) injections
🟣 Surgeries

Want to find out more? You can view more information, including a helpful video, on our website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/.../plastic-surgery.../facial-palsy/

Facial Palsy UK

06/03/2026

We’re currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our Plastics Dressing Clinic telephone (01342 414442).

If you need to call the clinic or blood test booking, please phone our Main Outpatients Reception instead on 01342 414538.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

05/03/2026

Last chance to help us choose a potential design for our QVH Charity's new logo! Votes will be closing at the end of the day tomorrow, so don't miss your chance to get involved. 👍

- Use the 'Love' react to vote for Option 1 ♥️
- Use the 'Wow' react to vote for Option 2 😮

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this exciting new chapter and for your continued support of our charity - make sure you stay tuned for more updates! 💛

In 2026 we will be celebrating 30 years of the QVH Charity - our dedicated hospital charity – supporting patients, their families and our staff. As part of approaching this milestone, the Charity will be moving to using their full name of ‘Queen Victoria Hospital Charity’ going forward, along with a new tagline of ‘Rebuilding lives together’ and a new logo – this is where YOU come in! 🫵

You can be part of helping us decide on our new charity logo – two potential designs can be seen below, and all you need to do is:
- Use the ‘Love’ react to vote for Option 1 ♥️
- Use the ‘Wow’ react to vote for Option 2 😮

Feel free to leave a comment if you have any further feedback. Do keep in mind that these designs are a work-in-progress, so the final version may change along the way.

Once all votes have been counted, we will take the most popular option forward, so please make sure you vote for your preferred choice and provide any feedback that you might have!

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this exciting new chapter and for your continued support of our charity – make sure you stay tuned for more updates! 💛

25/02/2026

We are delighted to have received some lovely feedback from Dr Emily Official this week! ❤️‍🩹

20/02/2026

In 2026 we will be celebrating 30 years of the QVH Charity - our dedicated hospital charity – supporting patients, their families and our staff. As part of approaching this milestone, the Charity will be moving to using their full name of ‘Queen Victoria Hospital Charity’ going forward, along with a new tagline of ‘Rebuilding lives together’ and a new logo – this is where YOU come in! 🫵

You can be part of helping us decide on our new charity logo – two potential designs can be seen below, and all you need to do is:
- Use the ‘Love’ react to vote for Option 1 ♥️
- Use the ‘Wow’ react to vote for Option 2 😮

Feel free to leave a comment if you have any further feedback. Do keep in mind that these designs are a work-in-progress, so the final version may change along the way.

Once all votes have been counted, we will take the most popular option forward, so please make sure you vote for your preferred choice and provide any feedback that you might have!

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this exciting new chapter and for your continued support of our charity – make sure you stay tuned for more updates! 💛

18/02/2026

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent - a significant period of reflection and preparation for many in our communities.

To our patients, colleagues and community observing Lent, we hope you find peace and joy during this special season, leading up to Easter.

18/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to our colleagues, patients and local community - wishing you a happy and healthy holy month ✨

17/02/2026

There’s nothing quite like pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, but there’s also nothing like a burn from hot oil, a pan or a stove. 🥞

In the last year, we’ve seen 840 kitchen-related injuries, with 82% of these being scalds from hot liquids and steam. If you are cooking up a pancake storm tonight, make sure you take care with hot oil and pans and consider wearing an apron or gloves to help prevent injuries.

If you do accidentally burn yourself, remember to cool, call and cover:
🔥 Cool the burn with running cool tap water for 20 minutes and remove all clothing and jewellery (unless it is melted or firmly stuck to the wound).
🔥 Call for help for any burn larger than a 50p coin: 999, 111 or local GP for advice.
🔥 Cover with cling film while transferring to a hospital/GP surgery. The hospital/GP should apply a sterile dressing. Cling film should not be left on a burn for more than a few hours and only until wounds are assessed by health professionals.

Enjoy your pancakes!

NHS Sussex Children's Burns Trust Dans Fund For Burns

17/02/2026

*Edited 19/02 - we can confirm that the road is now open as usual.*

⚠️ There are currently some emergency roadworks in place on Holtye Road (near Blackwell Farm Road / Lynton Park Avenue) meaning that the road is closed until approximately 5pm on Friday 20 February.

A short diversion route is in place and signposted, so access to our hospital site is not affected. If you are travelling to QVH for an appointment over the next few days, please allow extra time for your journey. ⚠️

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to our colleagues, volunteers, patients and friends! 🎆

To our patients, colleagues and communities celebrating the Lunar New Year - we wish you a year of good health, happiness and fortune 🏮🐎🧧

14/02/2026

As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close for 2026, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions that apprentices make across our hospital. 🎉

Apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in shaping our future workforce, from building early career foundations with T-Level placements to a wide range of areas such as operating department practitioners, procurement, workforce & organisational development and nursing associates!

We are incredibly proud of all our apprentices and the positive impact they make every day. Their dedication, curiosity and commitment to learning strengthen our teams and help to ensure that we continue delivering outstanding care for our patients. 👏

Thank you and well done to all of our QVH apprentices - past, present, and future! 💙

To catch up on our interview with our Procurement apprentices, visit our website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/2026/02/qvh-shines-a-spotlight-on-apprentices-during-national-apprenticeship-week-2026/

NHS Sussex

13/02/2026

“An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - real work experience alongside a qualification you can take anywhere.” 🎉

As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our brilliant apprentices here at QVH, and celebrating the skills and experiences they are gaining as they build their careers in the NHS.

We spoke to Robyn, Finn, and Nell, three apprentices working in our busy Procurement team, who shared fantastic insight into their journey so far. From developing strong time management and communication skills to sourcing niche medical equipment and building effective relationships with suppliers, they clearly show how their apprenticeships are helping them develop skills for life. ⭐️

We also hear from their manager, Charles, who explains why he feels that apprenticeships are important: “Apprenticeships create confident, capable professionals who understand not only what to do, but why they’re doing it.”

Read the full interview here on our website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/2026/02/qvh-shines-a-spotlight-on-apprentices-during-national-apprenticeship-week-2026/

NHS Sussex