The paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Addenbrooke's cares for children and young people who need special care for serious medical or surgical conditions.
About us
Children in paediatric intensive care require intensive care support from doctors, specialised nurses and other members of the PICU team.
We are a 13 bed unit comprising of 8 intensive care beds and 5 high dependency beds. Many of our patients are admitted directly to the unit from other hospitals as emergencies.
Patients may also be transferred from the emergency department or other wards at Addenbrooke's. Some of our patients have a planned stay with us after an operation.
CUH Directions mobile app
The CUH Directions mobile app is for patients and visitors.
It helps you to find your way around Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, making it easier to locate clinics, wards and other facilities on our campus.
Current visiting policy
Restricted visiting will be permitted on most wards and areas such as our Emergency Department. Please follow our guidance to find our more information as some areas do still have restrictions.
Post-traumatic stress
For parents or carers who have been through a traumatic experience like a threat to the life of their child through illness or accident.
These experiences can be so overwhelming and frightening that individuals experience post-traumatic reactions, also called post-traumatic stress.
Patient information leaflets
Helpful leaflets for patients regarding the ward, please see our patient information A-Z for more resources.
Frequently asked questions
Below you’ll find answers to some commonly asked questions.
If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.