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“The new Cardiac services led by senior nurse practitioners give patients faster access to specialist advice locally leading to exceptional care for all cardiac patients in Brighton & Hove.”

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

“Thank you for very kindly approving funding for a Veinlite EMS Pro. As always we are immensely grateful for the support of the Friends.”

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

“The gym equipment helps calm patients and lowers stress levels whilst building a purposeful, healthy routine.”

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

NHS clinical staff working in Brighton & Hove for the following Trusts can apply for Friends funding

  • University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We award grants for equipment, training, new posts and projects. 

Please email or call us to discuss your funding application, we’re here to help you

office@brightonhospitalfriends.org.uk

01273 664936

Read about recent funds awarded >

Two Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

Grant awarded £200,000

Two year legacy funding to set up an innovative Cardiology Service providing an holistic package of care and dedicated support for patients.


Small Acts of Friendship a partnership with the elderly care and respiratory Consultants that offers patients in seven wards help with mobility and dignity

Grant awarded £100,000

So far it has benefited over 4000 patients and been recognised by the CQC as contributing to an outstanding rating in patient care.


Patient well-being at Mill View Hospital and Rutland Gardens

Grant awarded £8,120

During lockdown in 2020, in-patients at were confined mainly to their rooms. A range of devices including iPads, DVD & MP3 Players plus hands on craft equipment and more provided entertainment when regular social activities were suspended.


Bodystat Quadscan

Grant awarded £4,200

Non-invasive assessment of body composition and nutritional status in severe or chronic illness.


NHS Staff Welfare Packs

Grant awarded £3,500

To recognise the amazing staff and their work at Royal Sussex County Hospital during lockdown in association with Brighton College.


Refurbishment at Newhaven Community Ward

Grant awarded £4,875

Redecoration, new furniture and at the Elderly Care Rehabilitation Ward for patients discharged from Royal Sussex County Hospital.


Ultrasound Vascular Access ‘Phantom’

Grant awarded £526

To support training in canula insertion using ultrasound, for junior doctors and nurses in acute medicine.


We are only able to consider grant applications made by NHS staff members. Please ensure that your NHS clinical director has approved the request.

Friends Trustees consider grant applications twice yearly, April and October, at Board meetings.

“The new Cardiac services led by senior nurse practitioners give patients faster access to specialist advice locally leading to exceptional care for all cardiac patients in Brighton & Hove.”

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

“Thank you for very kindly approving funding for a Veinlite EMS Pro. As always we are immensely grateful for the support of the Friends.”

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

“The gym equipment helps calm patients and lowers stress levels whilst building a purposeful, healthy routine.”

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust