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Patients’ fun day to become annual event
A family fun day for young Addenbrooke’s patients was such a success it is to become an annual event, it was announced today.
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Regional experts step up fight against hepatitis C
A team which is on a mission to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV/HepC) from the East of England by 2025 is launching another awareness campaign.
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New partnership aims to accelerate the path to more sustainable healthcare
CUH is one of five healthcare Trusts across England that have come together to form the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance, demonstrating their commitment to a greener and more sustainable NHS.
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Surgeon issues sun warning as school holidays start
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is warning of the dangers of children being exposed to too much sun.
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Whole genome sequencing ‘game changer’ for diagnosis and personalised treatment of adult cancer patients
New research shows that a specific form of genetic test – known as whole genome sequencing, or WGS for short – is invaluable in patients with a certain type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and treat.
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Cancer is the public's biggest health concern, poll reveals
Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they have cancer– higher than for any other medical condition, including dementia and having a heart attack – according to polling released today.
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Children help scientists grow 'mini-guts' to help treat Crohn's disease
Children have been helping Cambridge scientists grow 'mini-guts' in the lab to understand more about Crohn's disease, allowing for more personalised treatments to individual patients in the future.
Cutting-edge virtual ward wins digital accolade
An initiative by Addenbrooke’s which has enabled more than 1,800 patients to be treated in the comfort of their own homes won a national award last night
Experts launch team effort to help patient Alex
The fifth episode of The Face Doctors on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (12 June) tells the story of a patient who became a prisoner in his own home after his entire nose was lost to cancer.
Celebrating long service at CUH 2024
Congratulations to this years long service award winners including Tracey and Teresa, who both celebrated 40 years at Addenbrooke's and Carmela Arroyo who says that moving to the UK and joining CUH was the best decision she ever made.
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.
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.
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+.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge HealthTech Research Centre - advancements in traumatic brain injury management
Find out about 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.