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Thank you to colleagues who supported the Bedfordshire train crash response
The Chair and CEO of CUH have thanked all staff involved in the response to the Bedfordshire train crash on Friday evening, praising colleagues for demonstrating the “very best of CUH.”
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Extreme heat and hospital services
A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the East of England and temperatures are expected to remain extremely high over the coming days.
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Discovery of pneumonia subtypes could lead to new treatments
Different pnumonia types could respond differently to treatments. Finding the right treatment for each patient could save more lives.
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£10m boost for cancer hospital and breast cancer research
A businessman and philanthropist from New Zealand is donating £10m to establish the Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute, in honour of his partner who has terminal breast cancer. The institute will be part of the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
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Leading artists and award-winning documentary announced for CUH Arts Festival 2026
Four artists who are having an important impact on the future design of hospitals will be giving insights into their work later this month.
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Addenbrooke’s innovation expands access to advanced genome testing for cancer patients nationally
By finding a way to collect samples without the need for specialist technologies, we're helping more patient to benefit from genomic testing.
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Thank you to colleagues who supported the Bedfordshire train crash response
The Chair and CEO of CUH have thanked all staff involved in the response to the Bedfordshire train crash on Friday evening, praising colleagues for demonstrating the “very best of CUH.”
Extreme heat and hospital services
A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the East of England and temperatures are expected to remain extremely high over the coming days.
Discovery of pneumonia subtypes could lead to new treatments
Different pnumonia types could respond differently to treatments. Finding the right treatment for each patient could save more lives.
£10m boost for cancer hospital and breast cancer research
A businessman and philanthropist from New Zealand is donating £10m to establish the Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute, in honour of his partner who has terminal breast cancer. The institute will be part of the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Leading artists and award-winning documentary announced for CUH Arts Festival 2026
Four artists who are having an important impact on the future design of hospitals will be giving insights into their work later this month.
Addenbrooke’s innovation expands access to advanced genome testing for cancer patients nationally
By finding a way to collect samples without the need for specialist technologies, we're helping more patient to benefit from genomic testing.
Research into flesh-eating disease highlights warning signs
Addenbrooke’s researchers have identified important new “red flags” to help clinicians more quickly spot a devastating flesh-eating disease called necrotising fasciitis (NF) that kills one in four patients, despite advances in modern medicine.
Resident doctors' industrial action – June 2026 update
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed industrial action due to take place at CUH from 07:00 on Monday 15 June until 07:00 on Friday 19 June 2026 has been suspended.
King awards CUH clinicians MBEs
Addenbrooke’s Hospital doctors Simon Lewis, Rod Mackenzie and Arun Gupta have been made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honour’s List today.
Trust welcomes enhanced AI power to benefit healthcare
A new supercomputer in Cambridge is expected to drive innovations in healthcare improving diagnostics and finding the best treatments for patients.
How radiographer’s artwork had a brush with royalty
The artwork of two Addenbrooke’s radiographers got a royal seal of approval this week – when it was selected to appear in a display visited by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
End of life care ward opens at Addenbrooke’s
A dedicated palliative and end of life care ward has opened for the first time at Addenbrooke’s, bringing together patients previously cared for across the hospital.
You Made a Difference - February 2026 - Update
Every day, across our hospital, extraordinary people go above and beyond – not for recognition, but because they care. The You Make a Difference Awards shine a light on those moments of compassion, courage and commitment that truly change lives.
Prestigious research fellowships for Trust clinicians
Dr Jyoti Nangalia, Professor James Nathan, Professor Stefano Pluchino and Professor George Vassiliou have today been named Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, one of the UK’s leading scientific organisations.
You Made a Difference - April 2026
Every day, across our hospital, extraordinary people go above and beyond – not for recognition, but because they care. The You Make a Difference Awards shine a light on those moments of compassion, courage and commitment that truly change lives.
Deaf opera singer welcomes new cochlear implant trial
The national trial will include over 250 people and aims to assess the benefits of having two cochlear implants for those with profound hearing loss.
Cambridge University Hospitals announces Nicola Ayton as Chief Executive
Baroness Sally Morgan, Chair of Cambridge University Hospitals is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Ayton as Chief Executive.
Trust performs first robotic ‘Whipple’s procedure’ surgery
A team from Addenbrooke’s Hospital has successfully completed the most complex robotic procedure since the introduction of robot assisted surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) more than a decade ago.
High Sheriff showcases contribution of staff and patients shaping the future Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
The recently appointed High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire has visited the site of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital yesterday (20 April) to highlight plans and discover how the project is progressing.
Cambridge scientists uncover secret of autoimmune diseases
Trust clinicians and colleagues have shown that accumulated genetic changes could contribute to autoimmunity.