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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
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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.
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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.
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Expert team call for worldwide action on breast cancer
A team of experts led by an Addenbrooke’s consultant has warned that a disproportionate number of patients die from breast cancer in low and middle income countries.
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ITU nurse heads for world powerlifting championships
An intensive care nurse is aiming to become powerlifting world champion after being selected to represent Great Britain at the 2024 IPF World Championships in Austin, Texas.
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Nominate your ‘public choice’ in our CUH annual awards
We are pleased to be partnering with the Cambridge Independent newspaper to invite nominations for the Public Choice award, part of our annual staff awards programme.
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CUH arts team scoop national award for work on cancer care
CUH Arts, Cambridge University Hospitals’ arts-in-health programme, has claimed a prestigious national healthcare award for its work on exploring the role of arts and culture in cancer care environments.
AI-enhanced cancer treatment is better for patients in UK first
Addenbrooke's is the first NHS hospital to use an AI-enhanced superhot needle treatment to pinpoint and destroy life-threatening tumours in one go, including hard-to-reach cancers.
Storm suspends drive-through blood tests
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is advising that its drive-through blood testing service at Cambridge’s Newmarket Road park and ride will be closed on Thursday (2 November).
CUH appoints a new Non-Executive Director
Dr James Morrow has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.
Waiting list update: alternative choice for patients
In England, NHS patients have the right to request to move to a different hospital to receive their care/treatment if they have been waiting longer than 18 weeks.
24/7 hospital transfer service is first in country
An adult ambulance service dedicated to transferring critically ill and injured patients between hospitals in the East of England has become the first in the country to operate around the clock.
New milestone for specialist children’s hospital in the East of England
Plans for a specialist children’s hospital at Addenbrooke’s have reached a new milestone as the green light is given to proceed to the final stage of its business case.
Prestigious award for Cambridge clinician who identified key link between genes and obesity
An internationally renowned Cambridge clinician who identified the leading genetic cause of obesity receives top honours for her work.
Artificial intelligence has future in hip surgery
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – debated worldwide as a force for good and evil - will become increasingly important in hip surgery, predicts a top Addenbrooke’s surgeon.
World-first trial to provide hearing for children with rare type of genetic hearing loss launches in Cambridge
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is participating in a world-first trial to see whether gene therapy can provide hearing for children with severe to profound hearing loss due to a rare genetic condition.
Non-executive director Professor Sharon Peacock is announced as Churchill College’s 8th master
Professor Sharon Peacock CBE FMedSci, non-executive director at our hospitals, will become the 8th master of Churchill college, Cambridge.
Hospital play week spreads a smile
Having fun will be child’s play at Addenbrooke’s Hospital next week.
CUH Annual Awards 2023 - winners announced!
The winners of the Cambridge University Hospitals Annual Awards 2023 were announced at a special ceremony held on Thursday 28 September to celebrate and recognise around 200 staff members shortlisted from 1,300 nominations.
Turning climate anxiety into action
In a month of action – the sustainability team at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) have hosted a range of events to help staff turn worries about climate change into positive action.
Industrial action October 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during October 2023.
Region gets first bone marrow transplant service for young
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is to get the region’s first paediatric bone marrow transplant service, saving lives and avoiding gruelling journeys to specialist centres hundreds of miles away.
Team effort makes children’s PE lessons a hospital first
Children undergoing cancer treatment at Addenbrooke’s are accessing tailored PE lessons - thought to be the first of their kind in the country - thanks to a pioneering initiative from the hospital school.
CUH celebrates reaccreditation as a Veteran Aware hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrated its commitment to military families at a special event this week.
You Made a Difference - July 2023
A pro-active and knowledgeable advanced paediatric dietician and a kind-hearted staff nurse whose actions make a huge impact on patients were the winners of our You Made a Difference awards in July.
Teenager returns to pitch after stroke
The family of a boy who suffered a stroke on the football pitch, say a hospital that treats mental and physical health together is "desperately needed". Austin, 13, from Thetford, has just returned to the pitch after three-and-a-half months.