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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.
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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
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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+.
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Industrial action – 27 June – 02 July 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during June and July.
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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+.
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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.
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Increasing genetic testing for ovarian cancer
Addenbrooke's patients are taking part in a pilot scheme to improve the uptake of genetic screening for ovarian cancer, especially in BAME communities that have the lowest rates of testing.
Genetic study gives new insights into severe Covid
The world’s largest genetic study of critically-ill Covid patients, involving more than 200 treated at Addenbrooke's, reveals extensive insights into the disease.
The Rosie welcomes international midwives
Three midwives from Nigeria and Jamaica have joined The Rosie Hospital, the first arrivals in a new global recruitment campaign.
Another life-saving Covid drug identified
A UK wide drug trial, involving Addenbrooke's patients, has discovered another life-saving drug to help those ill with Covid.
Your Body Uncovered - BBC 2, 8pm
Addenbrooke's patients are taking part in a new BBC series which starts tonight, using the latest in augmented reality to give them a unique look inside their bodies.
Eilidh's story: A rare discovery
11 year old Eilidh has one of the rarest neurodevelopmental disorders in the world, now her family share their remarkable story to highlight Rare Disease Day.
You Made a Difference - January 2022
January's You Made a Difference winners are a physician's assistant and a senior sister.
Refugee nurses start new careers in the NHS
Five Palestinian nurses have joined Addenbrooke's as part of a NHS pilot scheme to recruit medically trained refugees.
Hospital governor roles are open to all
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has given official ‘notice of elections’ for its Council of Governors.
Hospital governor role is chance to ‘give back’
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has given official ‘notice of elections’ for its Council of Governors.
Covid research confirms benefits of awake proning
Proning Covid-19 patients who are awake and non-ventilated has benefits, according to research carried out at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Blood testing station open
Patients are advised that the drive-through blood testing station at Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge has re-opened today (Tuesday 22 Feb).
Drive-through phlebotomy service re-opened today
Sarah's story: Shaping a better experience
17 year old Sarah shares her story of lifelong disabilities and losing her sight to help shape the experiences of others at the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
Using AI to improve the lives of children with mental health problems
A game-changing application of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to help doctors make earlier diagnoses of mental health problems in children and potentially change the course of their lives.
The journey towards preventing type 1 diabetes
Ocean is one of many diabetic patients taking part in ground breaking research and care at Addenbrooke's, to help find ways of preventing the condition.
Addenbrooke’s supports new womb cancer drug
A 30-minute treatment, the first of its kind for advanced womb cancer, is being rolled out across England today.
Apprentice stories: Building my career in a pandemic
Meet the apprentices who joined our hospitals and developed their skills during the pandemic, as the NHS celebrates National Apprenticeship Week.
A happy and healthy Chinese New Year
A campaign is being launched in the East of England to encourage Chinese residents to take up their vaccine and booster jabs as they celebrate coming into the year of the Tiger.
Cancer patients at the heart of new research
Cutting-edge techniques that could radically improve patient treatments will be rolled out at the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.