2019 News

Latest news from The Montefiore Hospital

1st November 2019

Meet the team: Lynne Sweeney, Ward Sister here at the Montefiore Hospital

"I have worked at the Montefiore for 3 years I am a ward sister and also the infection control lead for the hospital. In my infection control role I work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and I make sure that the hospital is compliant with infection control policies and procedures and maintaining the high standards of cleanliness we have…

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18th October 2019

Meet the team: Tracey Smith, Lead MRI Radiographer here at the Montefiore Hospital

"I am the Lead MRI Radiographer and have worked at The Montefiore since it opened in November 2012 having previously worked in other organisations, including the NHS since I graduated in 1994. My role is to perform MRI scanning to the highest standard ensuring patient safety is paramount and that they are well looked after during their time with us. I take…

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4th October 2019

Meet the team: Vicky Howard, Senior Staff Nurse here at The Montefiore Hospital

"I have been working at the Montefiore for 6 years. I work mainly on the ward as a Senior Staff Nurse, admitting patients to the ward and looking after them following their surgery. I also spend one day a week in Pre-assessment clinic where I will assess patients to ensure they are fit for surgery and give them all the information…

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13th September 2019

BAFTA-award winning production designer’s recovery from gall bladder surgery

Many people have gallstones but are unaware that they have them. They may have the occasional flare up of stomach pains and nausea after eating, but for many people, it may never progress further than that. However, if you are getting recurring problems after food, then see your GP. Gallstones will not go away by themselves and if you postpone the issue it can lead to more serious health problems in the long run. 

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29th April 2019

Sun awareness week

If the Easter hot weather saw you reaching for the final drops of last year’s suntan lotion, then read this before you top up with fresh supplies for the summer. To coincide with Sun Awareness Week (May 6-12) Dr Pallavi Gupta, dermatology consultant at The Montefiore Hospital in Hove, takes the guesswork out of sunscreen shopping.  &ldquo…

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18th April 2019

All the fun of the Big Top at Memory Making Day

Brighton-based charity Forward Facing’s eighth Memory Making Day brought smiles and laughter to more than 80 children and their families. Held at the Brighton Dome on Thursday, the event had a circus theme with jugglers and stilt-walkers. Children were taught circus tricks and learnt show songs which they later performed to parents and carers - even Brighton & Hove Albion C…

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9th February 2019

Is an Andy Murray-style hip operation right for you?

Former world number one and Wimbledon champion, Sir Andy Murray, recently had a hip resurfacing operation. But would it be right for you? Mr Philip Stott, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at The Montefiore Hospital in Hove, explains the pros and cons.  

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