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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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Cambridge launches fast-turnaround experimental drug trial to treat Covid-19
Two new treatments which tackle novel aspects of Covid-19 infection are to be tested in an innovative trial which will respond quickly to results from small numbers of patients.
Update to rare disease database
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and Wellcome Sanger Institute have launched an update to the online tool, DECIPHER, which brings together genetic and clinical information from thousands of patients with rare genetic conditions.
Council of governors meeting - 17 June 2020
There will be an online meeting of the Council of Governors on Wednesday 17 June 2020 from 17:00 via Zoom.
Phased re-start of non-COVID-19 research
In line with NIHR guidance, we are beginning the process of phased re-opening of some non-COVID-19 research studies, while maintaining our contribution to local and nationally prioritised urgent public health studies for COVID-19.
Addenbrooke’s patient welcomes successful treatment for serious Covid-19
A Cambridgeshire man who was given a trial drug for Covid-19 whilst in intensive care at Addenbrooke’s hospital, has welcomed news that the treatment can save lives.
COVID-19 research taking place at CUH
Alongside the excellent care our staff are delivering, we are using our tremendous research capabilities to better understand COVID-19 and its successful management, including development of innovative approaches to testing and treatment.
Outpatients and visitors to wear face coverings from Monday
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.
Black Lives Matter
Last week (Friday 5 June) chief executive Roland Sinker shared a message with our staff on Black Lives Matter and we want to share his words with you.
New trial seeks to improve survival rates for patients with COVID-19
A new trial is taking place at Addenbrooke’s Hospital to test whether COVID-19 patients with weak immune systems have a better chance of survival if they are injected with plasma from people who have successfully recovered from the virus.
Cambridgeshire Trusts join COVID-19 vaccine trial
Calling for NHS staff in Cambridgeshire to take part in vaccine trial.
Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care
Cambridge university researchers have analysed the impact of using point-of -care testing at Addenbrooke's hospital.
Poet Sean’s invitation to write about nurses and midwives
A nationally acclaimed poet is helping Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to go “Beyond the Mask” and ask what the public thinks about its nurses and midwives during the coronavirus epidemic.
Exercise challenge helps COVID-19 patients overseas
Members of Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) are, quite literally, going the extra mile to help beat COVID-19 in low and middle income countries.
You Made a Difference - April to May 2020
A compassionate and dedicated intensive care nurse; an innovative ward clerk who goes above and beyond daily; a highly skilled advanced paediatric dietitian held in high esteem by colleagues and patients; and a compassionate consultant gastroenterologist
Sewing superheroes donate 350 sets of scrubs
Sewing superheroes have donated more than 350 sets of homemade scrubs to help out medical staff at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie maternity hospitals.
Cancer study lands Imran Noorani a coveted award
An Addenbrooke’s Hospital clinician scientist has scooped an international award for cutting edge laboratory work that could help patients in their battle against cancer.
Cambridge study to trial widely used drug to protect healthcare staff from COVID-19
The PROLIFIC study (ChemoPROphyLaxIs For covId-19 infeCtious disease) aims to determine whether hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), a widely used anti-malarial drug, is effective at preventing or reducing COVID-19 infection in frontline healthcare workers.
Medic goes from researching viruses to fighting them in the battle against COVID-19
Medic Ricky Sinharay has gone from researching viruses at the University of Cambridge, to actively fighting them – after taking up a volunteer post caring for COVID-19 patients.
National trial launched to find Covid-19 treatment
A new trial to prevent organ failure and death in Covid-19 patients is being launched led by clinicians and scientists in Cambridge, and at King’s College London.
Cambridge IVF leads way to restart fertility services
Cambridge IVF has become one of the first clinics in the country to be given the green light to fully restart fertility services – to the huge relief of patients.