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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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Rescheduling second coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine appointments
Due to new advice from the UK Chief Medical Officers, we are rescheduling all second coronavirus vaccination appointments.
Non-emergency surgery and outpatient appointments at our hospitals
Following a continuing rise in the number of seriously unwell Covid-19 patients being admitted to our hospitals, we have taken the difficult decision to reschedule non-emergency surgery and some outpatient appointments.
Honour for expert who set up early testing for Covid-19
An infectious diseases consultant who rapidly set up a unique Covid testing lab in the very early days of the pandemic has been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2021.
You Made a Difference team award - December 2020
An amazing, dedicated and truly supportive team are the winners of December’s You Made a Difference team award.
You Made a Difference - December 2020
A dynamic junior sister/charge nurse with exemplary commitment and a paediatric staff nurse turned author are the winners of December’s You Made a Difference awards.
People who change the world - Charlotte Summers
CUH doctor Charlotte Summers has spent this year battling Covid-19 - both in the intensive care unit and in the laboratory.
Magnetic ball toys – a warning to parents
In the run-up to Christmas, doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of magnetic ball toys.
Emergency operation outcomes praised in new report
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is one of four in England and Wales with the lowest death rate following a specialist emergency procedure, says a new report.
Brainbow Zooms ahead with Christmas Event!
Young Addenbrooke’s Hospital patients are to have a cracking Christmas event this year, despite the pandemic.
EU exit - End of transition period
Cambridge University Hospitals is continuing to prepare for the end of the EU exit transition period on 31 December 2020.
Cambridge patients’ relief as vaccine rolled out
Patients who attended Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have today (Wednesday 9 Dec) spoken of their relief at getting the jab.
AI speeds up cancer treatment
Doctors at our hospitals aim to drastically cut cancer waiting times using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate lengthy radiotherapy preparations.
Join our meeting with members of the public on Wednesday 16 December
In months when the Board of Directors does not meet in public, the Chair will be available to meet with members of the public to discuss any issues they wish to raise.
Are you booking people in for COVID-19 vaccinations yet?
The NHS will be starting to vaccinate the most at-risk groups, including over-80s and social care workers, in the hospital hubs when we have the vaccines in place.
Update to our visiting policy
To stop the spread of coronavirus and keep everyone safe, we have made some changes to our visiting policy, including no visiting on our adult wards within the first 48 hours of an admission.
Hospital welcomes campus artists
The appointment of three ‘artists in residence’ for the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) is great news for patients and staff, Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) said today.
Psychological treatment essential for children with gut disease, new study shows
New research carried out at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) highlights the urgent need for more NHS clinical psychology appointments to treat growing numbers of bowel conditions in children.
You Made a Difference - October to November 2020
A supportive and knowledgeable materials handler; a warm, professional and efficient admin assistant; a nurse consultant who is a shining example of kindness, humanity and professionalism; and a dedicated sister/charge nurse with exceptional organisation
Hospitals opens new Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial
Members of the public from across Cambridgeshire are being invited to join another leading phase three Covid-19 vaccine study, as research teams from Cambridge’s NHS Trusts work together to secure a range of vaccines to help tackle coronavirus.
Addenbrooke’s specialist endocrinology services ranked best in UK
In their annual specialist hospital rankings, Newsweek has rated the specialist diabetes and endocrinology services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital as the best in the UK, and 20th internationally.