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East Anglian Air Ambulance in flight

Addenbrooke’s helipad to operate 24/7

Planning permission for a 24/7 helipad at Addenbrooke’s has been granted to improve outcomes for patients requiring emergency care.

3 Jun 2024, 10:08 a.m.
Bethany Blackford sorting hospital linen

You Made a Difference - April 2024

A linen room assistant who pulled out all the stops to reunite a patient with a beloved teddy and a passionate and dedicated clinical nurse specialist are our winners of the April You Made a Difference awards.

30 May 2024, 3 p.m.
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How ‘The Face Doctors’ help patients face the world

The incredible skills of an Addenbrooke’s prosthetist and three clinicians come into focus in the fourth episode of ‘The Face Doctors’ on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (5 June), also available to stream on discovery+.

30 May 2024, 12:29 p.m.
Mr Vijay Santhanam in theatre

Patients’ amazing journeys are emotional ride for TV viewers

Viewers will need to buckle up for another roller coaster of a ride when the third episode of The Face Doctors airs at 9pm Wednesday (29 May) on Really, also available to stream on discovery+.

23 May 2024, 12:31 p.m.
Massi di Pietro in lab

Using AI to detect stomach cancer

An Addenbrooke’s consultant who uses advanced techniques to detect cancer earlier, and prevent life-changing surgery later, has won a grant to boost his work.

20 May 2024, 12:53 p.m.
The Bridgerton Garden designed by Holly Johnson

The Bridgerton Garden to come to CUH after RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Bridgerton Garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be relocated to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

20 May 2024, 11 a.m.
Rebecca Fitzgerald

Rebecca Fitzgerald elected to the Royal Society

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences.

16 May 2024, 1:24 p.m. From: Cambridge Cancer
Malcolm Cameron

New TV series sees surgeon carry out complex facial surgery after e-scooter incident

A leading Addenbrooke’s surgeon performed a complex operation following an e-scooter incident, in a powerful new TV series on treatments to the face, neck and head.

16 May 2024, 11 a.m.
Professor Peter Hutchinson

Medicine for Members: Cambridge HealthTech Research Centre - advancements in traumatic brain injury management

Find out about traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes, investigation, treatment and outcomes. And how the new HealthTech Research Centre aims to improve TBI management and support affected patients and families

14 May 2024, 6:30 p.m.
A collage of patients appearing in 'The Face Doctors'

New TV series 'The Face Doctors' spotlights life-changing work

World-class surgeons who undertake life-changing treatment of conditions affecting the face, neck and head at Addenbrooke’s are the focus of a powerful new television series.

9 May 2024, 10:47 a.m.
Opal

Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy

A baby girl born deaf can hear unaided for the first time, after receiving ground-breaking gene therapy when she was eleven months old at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

9 May 2024, 12:01 a.m.
Recruitment Day logo

Growing Trust launches search for extra talent

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – which has nearly 13,000 employees – is on the search for more talented staff.

8 May 2024, 12:46 p.m.
Artist's impression of Cambridge Children's Hospital

New East of England children’s hospital one step closer

Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England, had its Outline Business Case (OBC) approved in principle in September 2023.

3 May 2024, 9 a.m. From: Cambridge Children's
Rachel Thornton - YMAD March 2024 winner - and colleagues

You Made a Difference - March 2024

A booking administrator who went above and beyond her role to ensure a patient could have treatment and a consultant who empowers patients are our winners of the March You Made a Difference awards.

2 May 2024, 9 a.m.
Professor Topun Austin using the Little Journey app

Mobile app to support parents and carers of premature babies

A mobile app has been launched to support parents and carers with babies in the Rosie Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Unit (NICU).

1 May 2024, noon
Aurelia Hunt - 21 months

How baby Aurelia’s story delights international experts

An international conference that heard about an Addenbrooke’s invention that can save babies lives received a surprise input from two unexpected guests – the parents of one of the first babies to benefit from it.

25 Apr 2024, 10:51 a.m.
Baby Aurelia Hunt  600 x 399

Life-saving baby tech trio invited to international talks

Two Addenbrooke’s clinicians championing an invention that saves babies lives are to take part in the first international conference of its kind in London this weekend

18 Apr 2024, 3:27 p.m.
Dr. Robin Gore with text 'Medicine for Members'

Medicine for Members: Asthma - how new medicines and services are improving lives?

Find out about the latest evidence and treatments available for both milder and severe asthma conditions.

17 Apr 2024, 6:30 p.m.
CCRH

Planning permission granted for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

We welcome today’s planning committee decision, with councillors recommending approval to build Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

17 Apr 2024, 12:02 p.m.
Martyn Grass holding his You Made a Difference award with his colleagues

You Made a Difference - February 2024

A security officer who is so passionate about mental health he will be doing a parachute jump for CUH and a local co-ordinator for the newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) are our winners of the February You Made a Difference awards.

16 Apr 2024, noon