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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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Changes to our visiting policy
Restricted visiting will be permitted on most wards at our Trust from Monday 6 July. Please follow our guidance below, as some areas do still have restrictions.
Board of directors' meeting - 08 July 2020
Note's from the Wednesday 08 July 2020 meeting of the CUH Board of Directors on Wednesday 08 July 2020.
Visiting restrictions Addenbrooke’s wards to be eased from Monday 6 July
Visiting will again be permitted on most wards at Addenbrooke’s Hospital from Monday 6 July 2020, although some restrictions apply.
Face masks and coverings
From Monday (15 June) all outpatients and visitors at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals will be required to wear a face covering when inside the hospital premises.
Medicine for Members lecture: Your hospital during Covid-19
Hear from some of the people who have led our response to Covid-19 and the next steps as we look towards the future.
Coronavirus monthly update 20 May 2020
Coronavirus patient numbers - monthly update. (Figures are correct as of 30 July 2020.)
Stay safe in the soaring temperatures
Weather warning. Learn how to stay safe in the soaring temperatures. Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks.
Scientists at Cambridge University and Addenbrooke’s hospital aim to inspire next generation
When seven-year-old Molly wrote a letter to doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital explaining her idea for curing Covid-19, she wasn’t expecting a reply. See what Molly got up to when she came to visit the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre.
Cambridge launches fast-turnaround experimental drug trial to treat Covid-19
Two new treatments which tackle novel aspects of Covid-19 infection are to be tested in an innovative trial which will respond quickly to results from small numbers of patients.
Update to rare disease database
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and Wellcome Sanger Institute have launched an update to the online tool, DECIPHER, which brings together genetic and clinical information from thousands of patients with rare genetic conditions.
Council of governors meeting - 17 June 2020
There will be an online meeting of the Council of Governors on Wednesday 17 June 2020 from 17:00 via Zoom.
Phased re-start of non-COVID-19 research
In line with NIHR guidance, we are beginning the process of phased re-opening of some non-COVID-19 research studies, while maintaining our contribution to local and nationally prioritised urgent public health studies for COVID-19.
Addenbrooke’s patient welcomes successful treatment for serious Covid-19
A Cambridgeshire man who was given a trial drug for Covid-19 whilst in intensive care at Addenbrooke’s hospital, has welcomed news that the treatment can save lives.
COVID-19 research taking place at CUH
Alongside the excellent care our staff are delivering, we are using our tremendous research capabilities to better understand COVID-19 and its successful management, including development of innovative approaches to testing and treatment.
Outpatients and visitors to wear face coverings from Monday
From Monday (15 June) all outpatients and visitors at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals will be required to wear a face covering when inside the hospital premises.
Black Lives Matter
Last week (Friday 5 June) chief executive Roland Sinker shared a message with our staff on Black Lives Matter and we want to share his words with you.
New trial seeks to improve survival rates for patients with COVID-19
A new trial is taking place at Addenbrooke’s Hospital to test whether COVID-19 patients with weak immune systems have a better chance of survival if they are injected with plasma from people who have successfully recovered from the virus.
Cambridgeshire Trusts join COVID-19 vaccine trial
Calling for NHS staff in Cambridgeshire to take part in vaccine trial.
Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care
Cambridge university researchers have analysed the impact of using point-of -care testing at Addenbrooke's hospital.
Poet Sean’s invitation to write about nurses and midwives
A nationally acclaimed poet is helping Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to go “Beyond the Mask” and ask what the public thinks about its nurses and midwives during the coronavirus epidemic.