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Addenbrooke’s physiotherapist honoured with national award
Dr Peter Harley has been recognised nationally by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for his contributions to the field and research into care for frail and older people.
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Pioneering trial offers hope on world pancreatic cancer day
A pioneering trial could improve treatment for late-stage pancreatic cancer by reducing side effects from chemotherapy.
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Addenbrooke’s to host live Channel 4 programme for Stand Up To Cancer
A pioneering Channel 4 programme presented by Davina McCall will be broadcast live from Addenbrooke’s Hospital as part of this year’s Stand Up To Cancer 2025. It will highlight the expertise, innovation and dedication of clinicians in Cambridge, as 'Cancer Clinic: Live' broadcasts from a special one-off cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s on the evening of Friday 12th December.
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Newly discovered cells provide insight into hard-to-treat blood cancer
New research could lead to a test to predict treatment response in children with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a hard to treat blood cancer.
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Trust emergency doctor wins second prestigious honour
An Addenbrooke’s doctor dedicated to shaping front line emergency care in the East of England – and influencing it worldwide - has won a second coveted award for his work.
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Resident doctor's industrial action - 14 November - 19 November 2025
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed industrial action during November 2025.
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Obesity reduces Covid vaccination immunity
Research involving Addenbrooke's patients has found that protection offered by Covid vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity.
The first of seven new electric tugs delivered
The new vehicles will be used to move heavy loads like laundry and clinical waste, operating along more than two miles of service corridors beneath Addenbrooke's and the Rosie.
Dance helped me tackle cancer
Krishna Zivraj-Nair, who was treated for breast cancer at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, is now dedicating her life to dance, after being told she was cancer-free.
International Day of the Midwife
As part of the International Day of the Midwife we asked Catherine Barlow, lead midwife, about her 16 years working at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Milestone reached in pioneering brain cancer trial
More than 140 brain cancer patients have benefitted from a landmark NHS testing and treatment programme being trialled at Addenbrooke's, using the latest innovations in genomics and cancer research.
Industrial action - 30 April - 1 May 2023
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has confirmed that industrial action, in the form of strike action, will take place at CUH from 20:00 on Sunday 30 April – 20:00 on Tuesday 02 May.
CUH healthcare support workers recognised in national awards
We were delighted to welcome Catherine Morgan, chief nurse for the East of England, to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) this week to honour two members of our nursing team with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Award.
Levi’s story: recovering from a traumatic brain injury
Former fitness instructor Levi Rimmer received a serious head injury in a car accident when she was 24 years-old. Her life was saved by the neuro-rehabilitation specialist team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, whose combined skills have helped Levi rebuild her life.
Nyarai's story: A privilege to be a Cancer CNS
Nyarai Chinyama is a specialist cancer nurse at Addenbrooke’s who looks after patients with stomach and oesophageal cancer, as well as complex non-cancerous tumours.
Improvement in treating brain haemorrhages
A major international trial involving Addenbrooke's has found that surgeons treating a form of brain haemorrhage should replace sections of the skull removed during surgery, rather than carry out reconstruction at a later date.
Pioneering needle-free Covid vaccine begins trials
Volunteers are being recruited to take part in Cambridge trials of a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine - to protect against the virus that causes Covid and related coronaviruses.
Nurse Mel nominated as the ‘public choice’
A neonatal intensive care (NICU) nurse is the latest to be nominated in the “public choice” section of this year’s CUH Annual Awards, run in partnership with the Cambridge Independent newspaper.
New CUH Directions phone app helps patients find the way
Patients have led the way in a project to make it easier to navigate your way around Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals.
Cambridge winners in Microbiology Society awards
Two Addenbrooke’s experts who led the fight against COVID-19 are to be presented with prestigious awards at a major national conference this week.
Rory's story: finding answers by genetic testing
Little Rory Cross is one of only 14 people in the world with Chitayat syndrome, a very rare genetic disease diagnosed only after genome sequencing.
Genomics study diagnoses thousands of children with rare disorders
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is playing a key role in a UK study, revealing genetic causes for rare developmental disorders in 5,500 children and helping to improve diagnosis worldwide.
Wearable tech device to ease Parkinson’s is trialled
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the world to offer Parkinson’s disease inpatients the chance to try a body-worn device developed in Cambridge and aimed at significantly improving movement - quickly.
Industrial action - April 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA), British Dental Association (BDA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have confirmed that industrial action, in the form of strike action, will take place at CUH from 11 to 15 April 2023.
A step closer to precision cancer treatment
Hundreds of patients with breast cancer and advanced prostate cancer could benefit from a breakthrough targeted therapy, after the NHS agreed a landmark commercial deal to roll-out the drug to treat forms of the two most common cancers in England.
Junior doctors’ strike – advice on emergency care at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is urging the public to only use A&E for serious emergencies and life-threatening situations during the four day strike by junior doctors from 11th to 15th April.