First step on ladder for nurse apprentices
Cambridge University Hospitals has celebrated the first intake on its new nurse apprenticeship programme.
Clinic stays at cutting edge of dementia research
During Dementia Action Week, Cambridge University Hospitals takes a look at one of the oldest clinics in the country that treats memory and cognitive disorders – the Cambridge Memory Clinic – and at the changing shape of research into the disease.
Transplant day is quadruple success
Cambridge University Hospitals performed four liver transplants in the 48 hours surrounding its 50th anniversary celebration of the first procedure in Europe, it has emerged.
CUH champions dementia support plan
Cambridge University Hospitals has today launched an ambitious plan to mark the start of national Dementia Action Week (Monday 21 May – Sunday 27 May).
NHS research takes the pressure off for Cambridge accountant
This weekend could see a rise in blood pressure for certain wedding goers and footballers but, for some, high blood pressure can be an everyday concern. However, a new study led by Cambridge University Hospitals aims to help patients with the condition, and a local accountant is just one of those benefitting.
Kangaroo care leaps ahead at The Rosie
Cambridge University Hospitals has sprung into action to support an event called International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day.
Clinic backs day highlighting ‘secret’ syndrome
A specialised department at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has welcomed plans for a dedicated day that highlights the incurable and little-known syndrome it treats.
Hospitals’ high-tech clinical information link is UK first
A technical breakthrough which links the electronic patient record (EPR) systems at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has gone live in a UK first of its kind.
Cloud gives birth to Rosie ideas
An eye-catching ‘thought cloud’ depicting feedback from the first ever maternity workshop at has been given pride of place at the Rosie Maternity Hospital.
NIHR IBD BioResource reaches milestone of 10,000 recruits
A platform for research into Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis has now signed up 10,000 participants nationwide.
Epic alert exposes ‘silent killer’
Patients at risk of the ‘silent killer’ sepsis are being identified and treated quicker at Cambridge University Hospitals thanks to a new alert and action feature in its electronic patient record system.
Medical help – cracking advice for Easter!
Cambridgeshire University Hospitals is urging residents to familiarise themselves with the medical help that’s available over the Easter holiday – and only come to A&E if it’s an accident or emergency.
Elective surgery restarted at Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals has restarted elective surgery, including cancer operations, as pressures on bed capacity eased slightly this morning.
Research boosts prostate cancer battle
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has developed a new five-tier model that will help consultants better counsel and treat the rising tide of prostate cancer patients.
Fundraising Mae is a little angel
A child who is battling back from treatment for a brain tumour has teamed up with her nana to raise money to help other children going through similar journeys.
Joshua Tarrant Trust helps Brainbow shine on
A rehabilitation service which provides vital support for children with brain tumours has been given another major boost.
Hospital governor role is chance to ‘give back’
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is looking for volunteers to take on an important role in helping shape its future.
Partners pioneer nurse apprentice plan
Cambridge University Hospitals has teamed up with partners Anglia Ruskin University to help beat the national nursing shortage.
Help your hospital manage norovirus and flu
Cambridge University Hospitals, which runs Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, is urging the public to stay away due to increased cases of norovirus and flu in the hospital.
Trust’s cancer fight gets equipment boost
Cambridge University Hospitals’ battle to help cancer patients from all over East Anglia is getting a multi-million pound boost.
Award winning Paul scoops another top honour
A well-known Cambridge University Hospitals’ clinical scientist has been selected for a prestigious role by NHS England.
Digital project for Addenbrooke’s patients gets National Lottery boost
An innovative project has been launched with National Lottery funding, teaching digital skills to teenage and adult cancer patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Tom’s meditation app is world first
A Cambridge University Hospital doctor has created the first high-tech app of its kind to help master the ancient art of meditation.
Trust birthday hits chord with patients
A hospital trust which last month delighted patients with poetry ‘prescriptions’ is this month treating them to a dose of ‘medicinal music’.
Drop-in session boost for would-be parents
A famous NHS clinic, which organised drop-in evenings for worried would-be parents after funding for IVF treatment was cut, says they were such a success it is to hold them indefinitely.