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Discover the power of music in Intensive Care
Musicians from Britten Sinfonia, who embarked on a unique project to enhance the days of some of Addenbrooke’s sickest patients, will share their transformative experience this week.
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ACT celebrations focus on founding fundraiser
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is celebrating its 30th birthday by looking back at some of its incredible success stories and achievements.
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Research reveals genetic impact of chemotherapy
Understanding the effects of chemotherapy on healthy cells could inform selection and development of better treatments for cancer.
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Global Health Partnerships Impact Awards
Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) hosted its flagship Impact Celebration and Awards on Thursday, bringing together healthcare professionals, academics and global health advocates.
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Archaeological dig underway ahead of construction of Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
The archaeological dig is underway on the site of the future Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - a ground-breaking new hospital that will change the story of cancer forever.
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Patient with debilitating inherited condition receives new approved treatment on the NHS in Europe first
A teenager who has lost family members including her mother because of a rare genetic hereditary illness has become the first patient in the UK and Europe to have a new treatment approved for use on the NHS.
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Covid fighter Effrossyni honoured on women’s day
A doctor from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge was yesterday (Monday, 9 March) honoured during a high-profile International Women’s Day event for her life-saving work during the Covid-19 lockdown.
CUH celebrates Healthcare Science Week
The week is a chance to celebrate the amazing work of healthcare scientists in our hospitals and the wider NHS.
Vaccination of hospital staff reduces spread of Covid-19
New data from our hospitals suggests a significant drop in the spread of Covid-19 amongst staff following vaccination..
Event for GPs who refer patients to us
We are inviting GPs and Practice staff to a Zoom meeting - Wednesday 3 March 2021 from 18:30 to 20:00.
Rona leads Covid trial starting with tapeworm drug
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is leading a major new trial to discover whether a drug used to treat tapeworms can prevent high risk kidney patients getting Covid-19.
You Made a Difference - February 2021
An always smiling, superstar staff nurse who works in our staff bank, and a lead chaplain who always provides patients and staff with the emotional support they need are the winners of February’s You Made a Difference awards.
Lab grown ‘mini-organs’ used in liver repair breakthrough
Two experts from Addenbrooke’s hospital are part of a pioneering Cambridge team working on ways to repair human organs – by growing replacement parts in a lab.
Plea to leave no uncertainty on organ donation
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is backing a new NHS campaign to urge families to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation.
Second breakthrough in Covid RECOVERY
A UK study involving Addenbrooke's patients has found that a drug used to treat arthritis reduces the chances of severely ill patients dying from Covid-19.
Biomedical Science Degree Apprentice shares her story on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we want you to meet Morgan, one of our medical laboratory assistants, who is doing a Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship with us.
Join our meeting with members of the public on Monday 22 February
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.
Artificial Intelligence Covid breakthrough will save lives
Artificial Intelligence Covid breakthrough will save lives
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Children's Hospital
Medicine for Members webinar on Cambridge Children's Hospital: a Whole New Way with Dr Rob Heuschkel; Dr Sally Benson; and Prof David Rowitch
You Made a Difference - January 2021
A healthcare assistant who always has a smile on her face and is willing to go the extra mile, and an occupational therapist who stands out with her deep dedication to her patients and colleagues are the winners of January’s You Made a Difference awards.
Patient stories: Richard
We'd like to share Richard's story, told from the perspective of being a patient's relative.
Expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The project design team who will draw up plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital was announced today.
New service launched to transport sick babies and children
A new service to transport very sick babies and children within the East of England will launch on 7 April.
Orthopaedic surgeon Vikas honoured with top award
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon who specialises in hip and knee surgery has won a prestigious award for his innovative research.
Rescheduling second coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine appointments
Due to new advice from the UK Chief Medical Officers, we are rescheduling all second coronavirus vaccination appointments.
Non-emergency surgery and outpatient appointments at our hospitals
Following a continuing rise in the number of seriously unwell Covid-19 patients being admitted to our hospitals, we have taken the difficult decision to reschedule non-emergency surgery and some outpatient appointments.