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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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Surgeons programme returns to Cambridge hospitals
BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’ returns to Cambridge’s two world-famous hospitals at 9pm Thursday (18 Nov) for another insight into life-saving work within their busy theatres.
New regional child obesity service to offer vital support
Addenbrooke’s hospital is to become a new regional centre to treat children with obesity and provide support for families.
Patient story: Stephen
Dialysis patient, Stephen Higgins, is exploring the benefits of home dialysis in his new video series.
Patients contribute to DNA research to help diagnose and treat rare disease
The pilot study of rare undiagnosed diseases involved analysing the genes of 4,660 people from 2,183 families, including hundreds of patients from Addenbrooke’s hospital.
TV documentary showcases cutting-edge surgery
Cambridge’s two world-renowned hospitals are to feature in a second series of a BBC Two programme that follows the extraordinary work of surgical teams.
New clues about irritable bowel syndrome found in the brain
Breakthrough research led by Addenbrooke's Hospital gives IBS patients like Laura Tebbs a better understanding of their condition.
CUH professor wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
CUH professor wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer.
Ravi Gupta and Sharon Peacock to be guest speakers at the Christmas Lectures
CUH consultant Prof Ravi Gupta and Non-Exec Director, Prof Sharon Peacock will be joining Jonathan Van-Tam to talk about pandemic collaborations at this year’s famous Christmas Lectures.
Addenbrooke’s pilot scheme to bring lifesaving treatment to Littleport patients extended
A pilot scheme to offer lifesaving venesection treatment to patients in Littleport has been so successful it’s been extended for three years.
Robot Appeal reaches first major milestone
A £1.5 million appeal run by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to buy a surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s Hospital has passed the £250,000 milestone for donations and funds raised, following its launch earlier this year.
New technology leads to significant carbon savings at CUH
Cambridge University Hospitals is helping the NHS lead the fight against climate change with ground-breaking new technology designed to cut carbon emissions.
Applause at the Royal Festival Hall for inspirational Covid patient
Covid patient Professor Peter Johnstone sings in a new choral work, inspired by the life-saving care he had at Addenbrooke's.
Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
An Addenbrooke's hospital trial for a new vaccine against Covid-19 has received positive Phase 3 results.
Jonnie Peacock gives champion support to new children's ambulance service
Paralympian Jonnie Peacock is supporting a specialist ambulance service for babies and children, as it launches 24/7 in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Emergency department manager receives top university award for work during Covid
Congratulations go to David Monk, CUH’s Operations Manager for Urgent and Unscheduled Care, whose hard work during the Covid pandemic has been recognised with a top award from the Open University.
Patient Stories: Vicky
During the pandemic Vicky has had two hip operations at Addenbrooke's alongside treatment for advanced breast cancer.
Early designs submitted for new children's hospital
Building the region’s first dedicated children’s hospital at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) took another step forward this week when early designs were submitted to Cambridge City Council.
Nurses join Covid survivor for world premiere
Addenbrooke’s nurses are to attend the world premiere of a unique choral piece based on diaries they wrote for a Covid patient while he fought for his life in intensive care.
Patient drug trial to improve recovery from heart attack
Researchers at Addenbrooke's are trialling a cancer drug which could improve the recovery of heart attack patients like Julian Hough.
Patients’ fragmented memories inspire Phil’s book
A hospital chaplain who spent hours chatting to patients with dementia was so moved - he turned their memories into poetry.