As one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, we have an important role to play in the future development of the NHS – and an opportunity for that role to be a leading one. But we can only shape that future if we are ready for it. The Big Conversation identified challenges around outdated infrastructure, fragmented digital systems and financial pressures that are limiting our ability to innovate, improve and set ourselves up for long-term success.

This strategy responds to those challenges with a commitment to change, enabled by four ambitions for the five years ahead:
For our future
- Going from analogue to digital: Using technology to improve care and communication
- Better buildings and equipment: Investing in modern facilities and the most advanced kit
- Leading regional research: Becoming a centre of excellence that widens access to research and innovation
- Providing value for money: Running our services efficiently and sustainably
Our actions and the commitments to achieve this
In this way, we will adapt to change, embrace innovation, and ensure our services are thriving in the long run. By investing in technology, facilities, research and financial sustainability, we will create a future-ready organisation that delivers Excellent Care Everywhere.
Timeline
By 2026 we will:
- have expanded robot-assisted surgery with a new robot in Worthing Hospital,
- be piloting ambient voice technology (AVT) in patient consultations,
- have completed phase one of our estate rationalisation, and
- be carrying out a rolling programme of equipment upgrades.
By 2027 we will:
- be achieving a recurrent monthly break-even financial position.
By 2028 we will:
- have opened our new UHSussex Clinical Research Centre, and
- introduced electronic patient records across the Trust.
By 2030 we will:
- be in the top 25% of trusts nationally for productivity.
View the full Excellent Care Everywhere strategy 2025-2030
