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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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We are the first NHS trust in England to restart bowel screening
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has become the first in England to restart Public Health England’s bowel cancer screening programme, after it was put on hold for Covid-19.
You Made a Difference - June to July 2020
A diligent midwifery sister who uses her initiative to make her patients feel at ease; a digital editor whose knowledge is second to none; a clinical bioinformatician who is an excellent manager who always has time for colleagues; and a completely selfles
'Sponge on a string' test to transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis
A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test has been hailed a ‘game changer’ by cancer doctors as it transforms oesophageal cancer diagnosis, identifying ten times more people with Barrett’s oesophagus than the usual GP route**.
Volunteers are essential in Covid battle
A team of 25 St Johns Ambulance volunteers have clocked up an incredible 4,000 hours between them since March, and played a vital role in the Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre here at CUH.
Cancer patients could benefit from world class web tool
Research using a sophisticated web tool, which is being carried out with help from doctors and patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, could lead to cancer patients receiving personalised medicine.
Ely Day Surgery Unit reopens to patients
Ely Day Surgery Unit is to reopen next week in an important step towards reducing the number of patients waiting for surgical procedures, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) announced today (Thurs 23 July).
Longest surviving kidney transplant patient celebrates 50th anniversary
Angela Dunn, now 74 and living in France, is thought to be the longest-surviving transplant patient in the world, the operation carried out by Professor Sir Roy Calne is still the same kidney that was transplanted back in 1970.
PALS Helpline - Letters from loved ones
PALS launches Letters from Loved Ones service to help loved ones stay in contact with patients due to Covid and our hospital's restricted visiting policy.
Pregnant women to be assigned lead named midwife
Pregnant women living in Cambridge University Hospital’s catchment area and registered with the Rosie are set to benefit from a new and improved care model which aims to make maternity services more personal.
Could you help us train tomorrow’s doctors?
If you are pregnant and your baby is due to arrive between November 2020 and early March 2021, you might be interested in taking part in a programme in which medical students from Cambridge University learn from pregnant people.
Child malnutrition – a statement on inaccurate figures
Figures reported in some national and local media on the number of children admitted to hospital with malnutrition at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are inaccurate.
Lockdown work wins young scientists top awards
Two young scientists from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have won coveted prizes in specialist essay writing competitions.
Changes to our visiting policy
Restricted visiting will be permitted on most wards at our Trust from Monday 6 July. Please follow our guidance below, as some areas do still have restrictions.
Board of directors' meeting - 08 July 2020
Note's from the Wednesday 08 July 2020 meeting of the CUH Board of Directors on Wednesday 08 July 2020.
Visiting restrictions Addenbrooke’s wards to be eased from Monday 6 July
Visiting will again be permitted on most wards at Addenbrooke’s Hospital from Monday 6 July 2020, although some restrictions apply.
Face masks and coverings
From Monday (15 June) all outpatients and visitors at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals will be required to wear a face covering when inside the hospital premises.
Medicine for Members lecture: Your hospital during Covid-19
Hear from some of the people who have led our response to Covid-19 and the next steps as we look towards the future.
Coronavirus monthly update 20 May 2020
Coronavirus patient numbers - monthly update. (Figures are correct as of 30 July 2020.)
Stay safe in the soaring temperatures
Weather warning. Learn how to stay safe in the soaring temperatures. Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks.
Scientists at Cambridge University and Addenbrooke’s hospital aim to inspire next generation
When seven-year-old Molly wrote a letter to doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital explaining her idea for curing Covid-19, she wasn’t expecting a reply. See what Molly got up to when she came to visit the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre.