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Surgeons’ series: chance to join a Facebook Q&A

The last episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: at the Edge of Life’ will be broadcast at 9pm today (Tuesday 27 October) – but there is one more opportunity to hear from the Cambridge consultants filmed.

28 Oct 2020, 10 a.m.
St John Badge presentation

Marathon volunteering effort earns badges of honour

Volunteers who have clocked up an incredible 5,500 hours helping Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital in its fight against Covid-19 have been formally recognised for their efforts.

26 Oct 2020, noon
Mr Emmanuel Huguet

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life - Emmanuel Huguet

As a fresh-faced young medical student consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon, Emmanuel Huguet, had what he describes as a “seminal moment”.

26 Oct 2020, noon
Epic electronic patient record system- nurse stood bedside to a patient scanning a barcode

Trust is first to win technology accolade

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has become the first healthcare trust in the UK to achieve the highest international quality standard that recognises the use of technology, data and analytics to support inpatient care.

22 Oct 2020, 6 p.m.
Mr Emmanuel Huguet

‘Surgeons’ series concludes with high-risk dilemmas

Weighing up the risks of an operation versus the impact of not treating patients at all is a daily balancing act for surgeons at Royal Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals in Cambridge.

20 Oct 2020, 4:38 p.m.
Covid art expo

Essence of lockdown captured in hospital exhibition

The incredible outpouring of creativity seen during the Covid-19 lockdown has been captured in a thought-provoking exhibition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

20 Oct 2020, noon
Calendar graphic with the text: meeting of members of the public

Join our meeting with members of the public on Monday 19 October

In months when the Board of Directors does not meet in public, the Chair will be available to meet with members of the public to discuss any issues they wish to raise.

15 Oct 2020, 4 p.m.
Rod Laing - consultant neurosurgeon

Prepare for tension in third Surgeons episode

There is no room for error in two cutting-edge operations filmed at Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge for the next episode of the BBC Two documentary, ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’.

15 Oct 2020, 1:25 p.m.
Addenbrooke’s consultant ENT surgeon Mr Patrick Axon and Addenbrooke’s neurosurgeons Mr Richard Mannion

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life - episode 2 - 13 October 2020

In the next episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’, Charles Malata helps close a large hole in patient Kevin’s back.

13 Oct 2020, 8 p.m.
honorary consultant urologist, Vincent Gnanapragasam

Study reveals differences in patterns of prostate cancer treatment in England

There are widespread differences in the way hospitals across the country treat men with prostate cancer.

12 Oct 2020, 2:10 p.m.
CGHP volunteer surgeon Julian Fraser, now retired, shows his camera to the same young patient. Watching on are Consultant Surgeon, Mr Vijay Santhanam (back right), and trainee surgeon Shadi Basyuni (back left)

Surgeons unveil mission to treat Middle East blast victims

Two surgeons our hospitals have unveiled plans for a mission to the Middle East to help patients facially disfigured by war and disease.

8 Oct 2020, 11 a.m.
Mr Aman Coonar and Professor Charles Malata

Second Surgeons episode captures marathon operation

In the second episode of Surgeons, Royal Papworth Hospital's senior consultant thoracic surgeon, Aman Coonar, calls on the skills of Addenbrooke’s consultant plastic surgeon, Professor Charles Malata.

7 Oct 2020, 9 a.m.
Consultant surgeon, Andrew Carrothers, in green NHS scrubs with operating theatre light behind him

Surgeons at the Edge of Life: Episode One, Tuesday 6 October

The first episode of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life, features our consultant surgeon, Andrew Carrothers, and consultant anaesthetist, Ronan O’Leary, with their team who are carrying out a unique pelvis and hip operation.

5 Oct 2020, 2:45 p.m.
An aerial view of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital funding announcement

Today’s government funding announcement for a new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital on our campus brings us closer to rewriting the story of cancer for our patients. It will bring together world-class clinicians with cutting-edge research.

2 Oct 2020, 5 p.m.
12 members of the mortuary team, either standing or sitting, all socially distanced and wearing surgical masks. One is holding the team's You Made a Difference certificate.

You Made a Difference team awards - April to September 2020

A proud, positive and highly respectful team and a team who couldn’t turn down a challenge are the winners of April to September's You Made a Difference team awards.

30 Sep 2020, 2:08 p.m.
Jomar is stood in the office wearing his uniform and holding his You Made a Difference certificate

You Made a Difference - August to September 2020

A kind and approachable staff nurse who is a gifted baker; an enthusiastic play team nursery nurse who always goes above and beyond for her patients and their families; a staff bank health care assistant who boosts morale and supports junior staff; and a

30 Sep 2020, 12:54 p.m.
Mr Andrew Carrothers from Addenbrooke's and Mr David Jenkins standing together in an operating theatre

Life-saving work of two Cambridge hospitals portrayed in award-winning BBC documentary series

The extraordinary work of surgical teams at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital and will feature in the forthcoming BBC series of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life.

23 Sep 2020, 6:45 p.m.
A head and shoulders picture of Professor Ravi Gupta smiling

Prof Ravi Gupta included in 2020 TIME100 list

Addenbrooke’s infectious disease consultant and Cambridge University Professor Ravi Gupta is named in this year’s TIME magazine 100 list of the world's most influential people.

23 Sep 2020, 7 a.m.

You Made a Difference - Covid-19 Alborada Trust awards

Thanks to a donation from the Alborada Trust to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, we were able to extend the You Made a Difference scheme to recognise the commitment and amazing work of our staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

15 Sep 2020, noon
Mum Amanda Towers and son Cameron standing together

Why MS patient Cameron bowls them over

A mother whose cricket-loving son was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis says she is bowled over by the way he copes – and the support they are getting from specialist services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

14 Sep 2020, 3:39 p.m.