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Trust welcomes largest cohort of chief nurse interns
The new group of interns includes nurses, midwives and physiotherapists from Addenbrooke's, the Rosie and Royal Papworth hospitals.
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International Nurses Day 2025: Ingela Oberg, CUH Lead Cancer Nurse
For International Nurses Day 2025, we caught up with Ingela Oberg, Lead Cancer Nurse at Addenbrooke's Hospital. In this conversation, we hear about her journey, what keeps her inspired, and how she got involved in the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project.
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Prestigious award for research on obesity
Sadaf's research work has transformed obesity care in adults and children
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Call for glaucoma classification tool to be used nationally
Glaucoma is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness but up to 40 per cent of patients could be missing out on crucial social support, warn Cambridge experts who hope their free technology will be embraced by clinicians nationally.
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Robot-assisted double operation is an Addenbrooke’s first
A cancer patient who underwent the first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital said today: “I was blown away by how fast it was all over.”
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You Made a Difference - February 2025
A Lead Cancer Support Navigator, and a Vasculitis Research Nurse are our You Made a Difference award winners for February 2025.
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Brave crash patient Emily is focus of final episode
The eighth and final episode of The Face Doctors filmed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will air on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (3 July), with the full series available to stream on discovery+.
Industrial action – 27 June – 02 July 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during June and July.
Skull surgery offers hope for horror fall patient
The amazing story of a young man who fell from a hotel balcony causing a massive head injury is told in the seventh episode of The Face Doctors at 9pm this Wednesday (26 June), and available to stream via discovery+.
You Made A Difference team award - March 2024
The March You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who go the extra mile to help patients and colleagues – our portering services team.
Celebrating the teams who help keep our hospitals running
Today is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, and we're celebrating the work of our capital, estates and facilities team here at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie by sharing some insights and stories about the important work they do.
Trust trio honoured with CBEs
Three professors at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded a CBEs in the King’s birthday honours list.
Surgeon’s battle to put a smile on Brenda’s face
Imagine not being able to smile? That is the predicament facing patient Brenda when she appears in the sixth episode of The Face Doctors, at 9pm on Really on Wednesday (19 June), and available to stream via discovery+.
Children help scientists grow 'mini-guts' to help treat Crohn's disease
Children have been helping Cambridge scientists grow 'mini-guts' in the lab to understand more about Crohn's disease, allowing for more personalised treatments to individual patients in the future.
Cutting-edge virtual ward wins digital accolade
An initiative by Addenbrooke’s which has enabled more than 1,800 patients to be treated in the comfort of their own homes won a national award last night
Experts launch team effort to help patient Alex
The fifth episode of The Face Doctors on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (12 June) tells the story of a patient who became a prisoner in his own home after his entire nose was lost to cancer.
Celebrating long service at CUH 2024
Congratulations to this years long service award winners including Tracey and Teresa, who both celebrated 40 years at Addenbrooke's and Carmela Arroyo who says that moving to the UK and joining CUH was the best decision she ever made.
Addenbrooke’s helipad to operate 24/7
Planning permission for a 24/7 helipad at Addenbrooke’s has been granted to improve outcomes for patients requiring emergency care.
You Made a Difference - April 2024
A linen room assistant who pulled out all the stops to reunite a patient with a beloved teddy and a passionate and dedicated clinical nurse specialist are our winners of the April You Made a Difference awards.
How ‘The Face Doctors’ help patients face the world
The incredible skills of an Addenbrooke’s prosthetist and three clinicians come into focus in the fourth episode of ‘The Face Doctors’ on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (5 June), also available to stream on discovery+.
Patients’ amazing journeys are emotional ride for TV viewers
Viewers will need to buckle up for another roller coaster of a ride when the third episode of The Face Doctors airs at 9pm Wednesday (29 May) on Really, also available to stream on discovery+.
Using AI to detect stomach cancer
An Addenbrooke’s consultant who uses advanced techniques to detect cancer earlier, and prevent life-changing surgery later, has won a grant to boost his work.
The Bridgerton Garden to come to CUH after RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Bridgerton Garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be relocated to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.
Rebecca Fitzgerald elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences.
New TV series sees surgeon carry out complex facial surgery after e-scooter incident
A leading Addenbrooke’s surgeon performed a complex operation following an e-scooter incident, in a powerful new TV series on treatments to the face, neck and head.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge HealthTech Research Centre - advancements in traumatic brain injury management
Find out about traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes, investigation, treatment and outcomes. And how the new HealthTech Research Centre aims to improve TBI management and support affected patients and families