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Professor Sam Behjati

Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer

Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.

2 Jul 2024, 10 a.m.
Richard_Butler_walking YMAD May 2024

You Made a Difference - May 2024

A calm and confident clinical nurse specialist who made a huge difference to a patient’s breast cancer journey and a remarkable patient outcomes coordinator who has twice walked the circumference of the world for charity are our winners of the May You Mad

28 Jun 2024, noon
Mr Richard Price in theatre

Brave crash patient Emily is focus of final episode

The eighth and final episode of The Face Doctors filmed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will air on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (3 July), with the full series available to stream on discovery+.

27 Jun 2024, 12:01 p.m.
The Addenbrooke's main reception entrance

Industrial action – 27 June – 02 July 2024

The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during June and July.

21 Jun 2024, 8 a.m.
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Skull surgery offers hope for horror fall patient

The amazing story of a young man who fell from a hotel balcony causing a massive head injury is told in the seventh episode of The Face Doctors at 9pm this Wednesday (26 June), and available to stream via discovery+.

20 Jun 2024, 11:07 a.m.
YMAD March 2024 team award winners - portering services

You Made A Difference team award - March 2024

The March You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who go the extra mile to help patients and colleagues – our portering services team.

20 Jun 2024, 9 a.m.
CEFM Week 2024

Celebrating the teams who help keep our hospitals running

Today is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, and we're celebrating the work of our capital, estates and facilities team here at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie by sharing some insights and stories about the important work they do.

19 Jun 2024, 9 a.m.
Professor David Menon

Trust trio honoured with CBEs

Three professors at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded a CBEs in the King’s birthday honours list.

14 Jun 2024, 10:30 p.m.
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Surgeon’s battle to put a smile on Brenda’s face

Imagine not being able to smile? That is the predicament facing patient Brenda when she appears in the sixth episode of The Face Doctors, at 9pm on Really on Wednesday (19 June), and available to stream via discovery+.

13 Jun 2024, 10:04 a.m.
A boy smiling wearing a multi-coloured hat

Children help scientists grow 'mini-guts' to help treat Crohn's disease

Children have been helping Cambridge scientists grow 'mini-guts' in the lab to understand more about Crohn's disease, allowing for more personalised treatments to individual patients in the future.

11 Jun 2024, 2:29 p.m. From: Cambridge Children's
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Cutting-edge virtual ward wins digital accolade

An initiative by Addenbrooke’s which has enabled more than 1,800 patients to be treated in the comfort of their own homes won a national award last night

7 Jun 2024, 12:54 p.m.
A collage of patients who feature in The Face Doctors series

Experts launch team effort to help patient Alex

The fifth episode of The Face Doctors on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (12 June) tells the story of a patient who became a prisoner in his own home after his entire nose was lost to cancer.

6 Jun 2024, 4:09 p.m.
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Celebrating long service at CUH 2024

Congratulations to this years long service award winners including Tracey and Teresa, who both celebrated 40 years at Addenbrooke's and Carmela Arroyo who says that moving to the UK and joining CUH was the best decision she ever made.

5 Jun 2024, 9 a.m.
East Anglian Air Ambulance in flight

Addenbrooke’s helipad to operate 24/7

Planning permission for a 24/7 helipad at Addenbrooke’s has been granted to improve outcomes for patients requiring emergency care.

3 Jun 2024, 10:08 a.m.
Bethany Blackford sorting hospital linen

You Made a Difference - April 2024

A linen room assistant who pulled out all the stops to reunite a patient with a beloved teddy and a passionate and dedicated clinical nurse specialist are our winners of the April You Made a Difference awards.

30 May 2024, 3 p.m.
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How ‘The Face Doctors’ help patients face the world

The incredible skills of an Addenbrooke’s prosthetist and three clinicians come into focus in the fourth episode of ‘The Face Doctors’ on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (5 June), also available to stream on discovery+.

30 May 2024, 12:29 p.m.
Mr Vijay Santhanam in theatre

Patients’ amazing journeys are emotional ride for TV viewers

Viewers will need to buckle up for another roller coaster of a ride when the third episode of The Face Doctors airs at 9pm Wednesday (29 May) on Really, also available to stream on discovery+.

23 May 2024, 12:31 p.m.
Massi di Pietro in lab

Using AI to detect stomach cancer

An Addenbrooke’s consultant who uses advanced techniques to detect cancer earlier, and prevent life-changing surgery later, has won a grant to boost his work.

20 May 2024, 12:53 p.m.
The Bridgerton Garden designed by Holly Johnson

The Bridgerton Garden to come to CUH after RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Bridgerton Garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be relocated to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

20 May 2024, 11 a.m.
Rebecca Fitzgerald

Rebecca Fitzgerald elected to the Royal Society

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences.

16 May 2024, 1:24 p.m. From: Cambridge Cancer