Dr Henry Alexander

Dr Alexander is a Consultant Geriatrician with over 20 years’ experience in caring for older patients. He is based in Eastbourne and supports the development of services for frail older people across East Sussex.

Before moving to Eastbourne, he led Elderly Care Services in Brighton for eight years, helping to shape how care is delivered for older patients in both hospital and community settings.

Areas of expertise

Dr Alexander specialises in the care of older adults, with a focus on:

• Frailty and complex health needs
• Acute elderly care
• Orthogeriatrics, including hip fracture management
• Care of older surgical patients
• Medicines management in older people

He has a strong interest in improving care in the acute hospital setting. His approach focuses on early assessment, quick diagnosis and clear treatment plans. This helps older patients avoid unnecessary delays and long hospital stays.

Improving care for older patients

While working in Brighton, Dr Alexander played a key role in developing orthogeriatric services, particularly for patients with hip fractures. He also worked closely with general surgical teams to improve care for older patients having both planned and emergency surgery.

More recently, he has been involved in setting up community geriatric services across East Sussex. This work supports better care outside hospital and helps patients stay independent for longer.

Approach to care

Dr Alexander has a particular interest in frailty and the care of the oldest patients. He is known for his expertise in medicines management, recognising that medication can often be a cause of complications in older people.

He is currently involved in surgical liaison services at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, working across teams to improve outcomes for older patients.