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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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Non-executive director Professor Sharon Peacock is announced as Churchill College’s 8th master
Professor Sharon Peacock CBE FMedSci, non-executive director at our hospitals, will become the 8th master of Churchill college, Cambridge.
Hospital play week spreads a smile
Having fun will be child’s play at Addenbrooke’s Hospital next week.
CUH Annual Awards 2023 - winners announced!
The winners of the Cambridge University Hospitals Annual Awards 2023 were announced at a special ceremony held on Thursday 28 September to celebrate and recognise around 200 staff members shortlisted from 1,300 nominations.
Turning climate anxiety into action
In a month of action – the sustainability team at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) have hosted a range of events to help staff turn worries about climate change into positive action.
Industrial action October 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during October 2023.
Region gets first bone marrow transplant service for young
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is to get the region’s first paediatric bone marrow transplant service, saving lives and avoiding gruelling journeys to specialist centres hundreds of miles away.
Team effort makes children’s PE lessons a hospital first
Children undergoing cancer treatment at Addenbrooke’s are accessing tailored PE lessons - thought to be the first of their kind in the country - thanks to a pioneering initiative from the hospital school.
CUH celebrates reaccreditation as a Veteran Aware hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrated its commitment to military families at a special event this week.
You Made a Difference - July 2023
A pro-active and knowledgeable advanced paediatric dietician and a kind-hearted staff nurse whose actions make a huge impact on patients were the winners of our You Made a Difference awards in July.
Teenager returns to pitch after stroke
The family of a boy who suffered a stroke on the football pitch, say a hospital that treats mental and physical health together is "desperately needed". Austin, 13, from Thetford, has just returned to the pitch after three-and-a-half months.
Funding is Brainbow’s best ever birthday present
Brainbow, the Addenbrooke’s-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, celebrated its 10th anniversary today (Friday 15 September) – and NHS funding from this Spring.
Industrial action September 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during September 2023.
Timely reminder to get on board with donor campaign
Cambridge University Hospitals has drafted in some heavyweight support to highlight National Organ Donation week – in the shape of an 18 tonne double decker bus.
Waiting times update - September 2023
We are currently undertaking a review of all patients on our waiting list for tests or procedures.
One million lives saved from cancer, thanks to the power of research
A retired Cambridge scientist who has celebrated her 75th birthday, says she is "living proof of the power of research", as analysis shows over a million lives have been saved from cancer since the 1980s.
Our response to the Care Quality Commission Maternity Services Inspection
In May, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reviewed maternity services at The Rosie Hospital
Trust helps develop new tool to reduce stroke risk
Patients and clinicians at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have helped develop a new way of identifying those at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as ‘atrial fibrillation’.
Meet Hannah Beasley-Suffolk
As WGS Coordinator in the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, Hannah’s job is unique.
Our commitment to safety
Across CUH, we are shocked and saddened at the appalling crimes committed by Lucy Letby.
Industrial action: Hospital consultants August 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during August 2023.