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New East of England children’s hospital one step closer
Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England, had its Outline Business Case (OBC) approved in principle in September 2023.
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You Made a Difference - March 2024
A booking administrator who went above and beyond her role to ensure a patient could have treatment and a consultant who empowers patients are our winners of the March You Made a Difference awards.
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Mobile app to support parents and carers of premature babies
A mobile app has been launched to support parents and carers with babies in the Rosie Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Unit (NICU).
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How baby Aurelia’s story delights international experts
An international conference that heard about an Addenbrooke’s invention that can save babies lives received a surprise input from two unexpected guests – the parents of one of the first babies to benefit from it.
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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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Medicine for Members: Asthma - how new medicines and services are improving lives?
Find out about the latest evidence and treatments available for both milder and severe asthma.
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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.
Funding is Brainbow’s best ever birthday present
Brainbow, the Addenbrooke’s-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, celebrated its 10th anniversary today (Friday 15 September) – and NHS funding from this Spring.
Industrial action September 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during September 2023.
Timely reminder to get on board with donor campaign
Cambridge University Hospitals has drafted in some heavyweight support to highlight National Organ Donation week – in the shape of an 18 tonne double decker bus.
Waiting times update - September 2023
We are currently undertaking a review of all patients on our waiting list for tests or procedures.
One million lives saved from cancer, thanks to the power of research
A retired Cambridge scientist who has celebrated her 75th birthday, says she is "living proof of the power of research", as analysis shows over a million lives have been saved from cancer since the 1980s.
Our response to the Care Quality Commission Maternity Services Inspection
In May, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reviewed maternity services at The Rosie Hospital
Trust helps develop new tool to reduce stroke risk
Patients and clinicians at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have helped develop a new way of identifying those at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as ‘atrial fibrillation’.
Meet Hannah Beasley-Suffolk
As WGS Coordinator in the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, Hannah’s job is unique.
Our commitment to safety
Across CUH, we are shocked and saddened at the appalling crimes committed by Lucy Letby.
Industrial action: Hospital consultants August 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during August 2023.
You Made a Difference - June 2023
An caring and supportive consultant who has improved patients' lives internationally as well as locally and a loyal and diligent staff nurse are our winners of the June You Made a Difference awards.
Film highlights the importance of kidney research
Patients and staff from Addenbrooke’s are helping a national research charity raise awareness of kidney disease with a powerful new video.
Big Step Forward for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Plans for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) took a big step forward today with Government approval for the next stage of the business process, and the appointment of a preferred construction partner.
Industrial action: Junior doctors August 2023
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during August 2023.
World Hepatitis Day
A team led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is on track to eliminate hepatitis C from the east of England by 2025, with targets now reached in Wisbech in Cambridgeshire and Grays in Essex.