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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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Vasculitis team holds second training course
A second three-day course for nurses managing patients with a rare condition called vasculitis is to be held at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
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Addenbrooke’s to gain innovative full-body scanner supporting national research
The new total-body PET scanner is expected in late 2026. It provides a faster, safer way to get detailed full-body images for diagnosis, treatment and research of complex diseases.
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You Made a Difference team award - June 2021
A paediatric ward team who create a ‘special place’ are the winners of June’s You Made a Difference awards.
You Made a Difference - June 2021
A conscientious domestic cleaner who constantly goes above and beyond and an exemplary nurse with vision and passion are the winners of June’s You Made a Difference awards.
Rare disease network is first of its kind
Hospitals in Cambridge and Glasgow have been chosen to lead the nation’s fight against a rare genetic lung disease – making the team the first of its kind and increasing the chances of patients getting the right treatment faster.
Drop in staff Covid-19 infections after PPE upgrade
A Cambridge study has shown a significant drop in Covid-19 infections in frontline hospital staff after their face masks were upgraded.
Covid-19 treatment trial for kidney patients goes national
An Addenbrooke’s trial is rolling out to hospitals across the UK to see if a drug used to treat tapeworm can give high-risk kidney patients extra protection against Covid-19.
New innovation hub to drive healthcare improvements for patients
Funding has been announced for a new innovation and improvement hub to ensure patients benefit from the latest technology and practice.
Doddington minor injuries unit reopens
The Cambridgeshire unit is back open from today, offering treatment for urgent but not life-threatening illness and injury.
Our hospital volunteers are chart toppers!
St John Ambulance volunteers, who stepped in to help Addenbrooke’s during the pandemic, have notched up the second highest number of hours donated in the country.
Cambridge award winners in AI innovation
Ground-breaking AI projects involving Addenbrooke's hospital have won prestigious new funding awards.
Another life-saving treatment for Covid-19
One year on from its first breakthrough, the Recovery trial has found another life-saving treatment to prevent Covid deaths.
Hormone testing could reveal pregnancy complications
Research by a Cambridge team suggests complications in pregnancy could be spotted earlier by testing hormone levels in the placenta.
New specialist service for children with long Covid
Addenbrooke's Hospital is heading up a new regional service for children suffering with long Covid.
First Covid-19 'booster' jabs given in new vaccine trial
Volunteers from Cambridgeshire are among the first to get a third 'booster' dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, as part of a new UK trial.
Unit named in honour of transplant pioneer Sir Roy
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has named its specialist transplant unit after a world leading surgeon.
Cambridge GPs first to offer 'sponge on a string' cancer check
A new device to detect the early signs of cancer is being offered for the first time to GP patients in the UK.
Lifesaving blood treatment comes to Littleport
North Cambridgeshire patients with the blood disorder haemochromatosis can now access treatment closer to home.
First of five new hospital wards opens to patients
A newly built 20-bed ward has opened at Addenbrooke’s, as part of a large-scale development to increase the hospital’s capacity.
Hospital volunteers sign up for another year
St John Ambulance volunteers, who stepped in to help at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge during the pandemic, have signed up to give another year of support.
Rare tumour team wins world class status
A Cambridge team dedicated to treating patients with rare tumours has today (Wed 2 June) been named as an official centre of excellence – making it one of just a handful across the world.
You Made a Difference sponsored awards - May 2021
In May we were once again able to extend our You Made a Difference scheme, thanks to a generous donation from the Alborada Trust to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), to recognise the commitment and amazing work of our staff during the first waves.