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500 patients benefit from Trust’s life-saving robots
Addenbrooke’s three surgical robots have helped specialists carry out nearly 540 lifesaving or life altering operations in the last 12 months.
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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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First Covid-19 'booster' jabs given in new vaccine trial
Volunteers from Cambridgeshire are among the first to get a third 'booster' dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, as part of a new UK trial.
Unit named in honour of transplant pioneer Sir Roy
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has named its specialist transplant unit after a world leading surgeon.
Cambridge GPs first to offer 'sponge on a string' cancer check
A new device to detect the early signs of cancer is being offered for the first time to GP patients in the UK.
Lifesaving blood treatment comes to Littleport
North Cambridgeshire patients with the blood disorder haemochromatosis can now access treatment closer to home.
First of five new hospital wards opens to patients
A newly built 20-bed ward has opened at Addenbrooke’s, as part of a large-scale development to increase the hospital’s capacity.
Hospital volunteers sign up for another year
St John Ambulance volunteers, who stepped in to help at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge during the pandemic, have signed up to give another year of support.
Rare tumour team wins world class status
A Cambridge team dedicated to treating patients with rare tumours has today (Wed 2 June) been named as an official centre of excellence – making it one of just a handful across the world.
You Made a Difference sponsored awards - May 2021
In May we were once again able to extend our You Made a Difference scheme, thanks to a generous donation from the Alborada Trust to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), to recognise the commitment and amazing work of our staff during the first waves.
Breakthrough could stop young cancer survivors getting cancer again
A new study has used in depth genetic sequencing to explore why some children develop secondary leukaemia after being treated for cancer.
Logo tribute helps Joshua’s memory live on
A nationally renowned rehabilitation service for children with brain tumours is to formally recognise a local charity which supports it – and help the memory of a much-loved teenager to live on.
Let's talk about organ donation
A year on from the law changing in England, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is urging people to talk to their families about organ donation.
World-first Covid vaccine booster study
Volunteers from the East of England will soon be able to receive a third ‘booster’ Covid-19 vaccine as part of a new clinical trial launching this week.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Cancer - Rewriting the story
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will rewrite the story of cancer
Winning logo for new Children's Hospital
Gemma who attends St Bede’s Inter-Church School in Cambridge wowed the judges with her clever logo design for Cambridge Children’s Network.
Research clue to treating aggressive blood cancer
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is spearheading research into an aggressive form of blood cancer which could advance treatments for patients with the worst prognosis.
You Made a Difference - April 2021
A supportive, dynamic nurse who cares for his patients exquisitely, and a hard-working healthcare assistant with brilliant communication skills are the winners of April’s You Made a Difference awards.
New head of Cambridge global health partnership
A former British diplomat with extensive overseas experience has taken over as Chair of Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP), a charity involving NHS staff in improving health internationally.
Cambridge IVF offers fertility support to more families
Our leading fertility clinic has expanded to offer services to more patients.
ACT launch Addenbrooke’s robot appeal
A £1.5 million appeal to buy a surgical robot for our hospitals has been launched by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT). A new surgical robot will mean quicker, less invasive surgery and faster healing and recovery times for patients.
Regional ambulance service for young launched
A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the region’s sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit was launched today (Wednesday 7 April).