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We know small things can make a big difference here at CUH.

Our teams are working together to improve patient care, get people home from hospital earlier in the day, and reduce unnecessary waste, as well as navigate the extra challenges winter brings.

Small things, big difference shines a spotlight on our efforts to support patients, staff, and our community through the season, highlighting the improvements and the practical steps making each day a bit easier for patients, staff, and our community.

Patient in the discharge lounge Story

Our plan for winter pressures

We have outlined our annual plan to keep patients safe and well this winter.

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Executive blog - Nicola Ayton

As we head into winter, our deputy chief executive Nicola Ayton, briefs on how we will face the challenges ahead.

Accident and emergency sign outside hospital Keeping well

Our Emergency Department is very busy

Please think carefully about where you go for treatment.

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Four blue chairs in waiting room, sign says "waiting area, please take a seat and wait until you are called." Spotlight

Waiting times at CUH

With higher demand over winter, visit our information page to learn what to expect with waiting times.

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Watch: Our discharge lounge

Find out about our discharge lounge, which provides a comfortable space for patients to wait while staff prepare everything needed for their return home.

Patricia Trigg, virtual ward patient Spotlight

Virtual wards at CUH

Virtual wards enable patients to receive the same high level of investigation, management, treatment and care from the comfort of their own homes, as they would as an inpatient on a hospital ward.

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Watch: Chris Smith on flu vaccinations

Consultant virologist Chris Smith talks about the importance of getting your flu vaccine over the winter months, when respiratory illnesses increase.

CUH Nurse with patient, both wearing masks Keeping well

Taking care this winter

It’s important you know how to take care of yourself, especially during the winter months, when seasonal illnesses increase.

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