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Prospective study into controversial brain cyst syndrome is world first
The world’s first study of its kind highlights the potential value of surgery to treat a specific kind of brain cyst that blights the lives of patients.
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How YOU can save up to nine lives
Organ Donation Week Starts today (22 to 28 September) and to mark it we share below the incredible stories of two of our patients, Debbie Montford and Jackie Little.
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You Made a Difference - Kat Hymers
Our latest You Made a Difference award goes to Kat Hymers, Employee Relations Manager, whose professionalism, empathy and dedication have made a lasting impact on both colleagues and the wider Trust.
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Trust eye expert welcomes green light for sight saving drug
An Addenbrooke’s consultant who has dedicated over two decades researching an incurable hereditary eye condition has welcomed approval of a treatment by a health body.
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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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Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be deployed in hospitals
A new rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19, developed by a University of Cambridge spinout company and capable of diagnosing the infection in under 90 minutes, is being deployed at Cambridge hospitals, ahead of being launched in hospitals nationwide.
You Made a Difference team award - March 2020
A hard-working, adaptable patient-facing team are the winners of March’s You Made a Difference team award
You Made a Difference - March 2020
March's You Made a Difference winners are a lead consultant neurophysiologist and a ward clerk.
Announcement of COVID-19 related death
Statement from 29 March 2020: “We can confirm that sadly, a patient in their 90s with underlying health conditions has passed away at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19."
First CUH patient in national Covid-19 Trial
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (Friday, 27 March) enrolled its first patient into a national trial aimed at identifying treatments for Covid-19.
Team effort achieves accreditation
Cambridge University Hospitals, as part of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, has achieved re-accreditation by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for a further five years.
COVID-19 research studies at CUH
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic Cambridge University Hospitals has put in place measures to help researchers and research infrastructure deliver COVID-19 studies.
Postponing non-essential outpatient activity
Due to the increasing pressures caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) and the need to ensure that the maximum possible inpatient and critical care capacity is available.
Update on clinical research during the COVID-19 outbreak
As part of our response to COVID-19, some of our research activity will need to change. We are reviewing all of our clinical research with Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and the University of Cambridge.
Hospital seeks governors to help it shape the future of healthcare locally
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is seeking people from all backgrounds and ethnicities who have a passion for healthcare and their local communities to stand for election onto its council of governors.
Nurses invited to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare
Nurses and midwives are being invited to attend a one-day free event to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare.
Winner Diane is a Rosie hospital star!
A nurse from Cambridge has become a winner of a Cavell Star Award. Diane Lane, a Maternity Support Worker at the Rosie Birth Centre for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was nominated for going above and beyond for her colleagues.
You Made a Difference - February 2020
February's You Made a Difference winners are a deputy operational matron and a contact centre agent.
Global health worker shortage prompts partnership action
A Cambridge partnership is taking action in the face of a predicted shortfall of 18 million health workers globally in the next decade.
New NIHR Cambridge BRC director appointed at CUH
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has announced Dr Miles Parkes will be the new director of the centre, based at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
You Made a Difference - January 2020
A human resources advisor who goes above and beyond to support our apprentices and a staff nurse who has embraced her nursing career with compassion and enthusiasm are the winners of January’s You Made a Difference awards.
Art exhibition: Tess Recordon and Katy Ellis (until 22 April)
Art exhibition by Tess Recordon and Katy Ellis.
Statement on Coronavirus
Official statement on Coronavirus from the Department of Health.
Sir Keir Starmer visits Addenbrooke's
Sir Keir Starmer met staff and patients and heard about innovative work to test new drugs during a visit to Addenbrooke’s Hospital today (Thursday 6 Feb).
England’s top nurse applauds unique new recruits
The chief nursing officer for England came to Cambridge today (Wed, 5 Feb) to congratulate 17 students who are among the first in the country to complete a ground-breaking apprenticeship degree scheme – helping to beat the national nursing shortage.