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You Made a Difference - Kat Hymers
Our latest You Made a Difference award goes to Kat Hymers, Employee Relations Manager, whose professionalism, empathy and dedication have made a lasting impact on both colleagues and the wider Trust.
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Trust eye expert welcomes green light for sight saving drug
An Addenbrooke’s consultant who has dedicated over two decades researching an incurable hereditary eye condition has welcomed approval of a treatment by a health body.
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Trust movement surgical hub gains national accreditation
An Addenbrooke’s hospital service, which was opened in November 2023 to cut waiting times for those needing routine orthopaedic and spine operations, has won a coveted award.
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CUH appoints independent organisation to lead patient involvement in orthopaedic review
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has appointed Olovus, an independent specialist patient and public involvement organisation, to lead engagement with patients and families affected by the independent review into orthopaedic care provided by Ms Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
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Trust appoints new Non-Executive Director
Professor Rosalind Smyth has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie Hospitals.
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You Made a Difference - Team Award - June 2025
This month’s You Made a Difference team award goes to the NCCU team, who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion, professionalism and teamwork in supporting one of their long-term patients through the final stages of her life.
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You Made a Difference - February 2022
An inspirational and enthusiastic diabetes educator who is unfailingly helpful with a passion for her job; and a quietly courageous and discretely tenacious lead nurse who goes above and beyond, are the winners of February’s You Made a Difference awards.
Pioneering prostate treatment to be rolled out across England
Addenbrooke's patients are amongst the first to benefit from a new NHS treatment to reduce an enlarged prostate without complex surgery.
Documentary is immersive experience for doctor and patient
An Addenbrooke’s oncologist and her patient will feature in the latest episode of a ground-breaking documentary at 8pm tomorrow.
Conference shines spotlight on little-known virus
A consultant who was awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic is raising awareness of a lesser known virus.
Consultant Adrian is voted college president-elect
An emergency medicine consultant at Addenbrooke's hospital has been appointed as the next president of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).
My CUH story: Helping patients with eating disorders
Becky Hartley shares her experiences as a specialist dietician in eating disorders, a new role at Addenbrooke's to help patients in their recovery.
Largest study on traumatic brain injury reveals global inequalities
Neurosurgery experts from Cambridge have led the largest ever study examining the surgical management of traumatic brain injuries, highlighting global inequalities in causes and treatment.
Planning permission granted for Cambridge Children’s Hospital
A children's hospital for the region takes another step forward as planning permission is granted for its early designs and floor plans.
Medicine for Members: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - research into brain - gut interaction
Find out what the connectivity is between anxiety - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the approaches to treatment.
My CUH story: Cancer nurse specialist
An oncology specialist nurse at Addenbrooke’s has spoken of her love for her work – even though it involves following patients on some of the toughest journeys.
Our healthcare science staff take the spotlight
A dozen healthcare scientists today share their careers, skills and inspiration as part of a week of events at Addenbrooke’s celebrating their role in the hospital.
New hope for treatment of infant cancer
Cambridge researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding a type of leukaemia in infants, which has baffled doctors for decades and limited improvements in treatment.
CUH Together: The war in Ukraine
The Addenbrooke's chimney is being lit up this week in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, as an expression of solidarity and support for all those caught up in the conflict.
Alisha's story: Making a dream into reality
Born at The Rosie at just 24 weeks, Alisha is now 16 years old and passionate about the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital and making it a reality.
CUH appoints new non-executive director
Professor Ian Jacobs has been appointed as a non-executive director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.
Increasing genetic testing for ovarian cancer
Addenbrooke's patients are taking part in a pilot scheme to improve the uptake of genetic screening for ovarian cancer, especially in BAME communities that have the lowest rates of testing.
Genetic study gives new insights into severe Covid
The world’s largest genetic study of critically-ill Covid patients, involving more than 200 treated at Addenbrooke's, reveals extensive insights into the disease.
The Rosie welcomes international midwives
Three midwives from Nigeria and Jamaica have joined The Rosie Hospital, the first arrivals in a new global recruitment campaign.
Another life-saving Covid drug identified
A UK wide drug trial, involving Addenbrooke's patients, has discovered another life-saving drug to help those ill with Covid.
Your Body Uncovered - BBC 2, 8pm
Addenbrooke's patients are taking part in a new BBC series which starts tonight, using the latest in augmented reality to give them a unique look inside their bodies.