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.
Raising awareness of baby loss
Cambridge University Hospitals fully supports Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from 09 to 15 October 2017. A difficult subject which is often overlooked, Rosie bereavement midwife Selina Halsall Crowgey talks about her work supporting families through the loss of a baby and why raising awareness is so important.
Health and well-being to be at the heart of Northstowe
A partnership between CUH, the Homes and Community Agency and South Cambridgeshire District Council is one of only 10 winners announced today in an innovation programme putting health at the heart of new neighbourhoods and towns across the country.
Cambridge Neuromuscular Service wins national award for ‘outstanding’ care
The Addenbrooke’s Neuromuscular Service at Cambridge University Hospital has today received a national award in recognition of its ‘outstanding’ care for people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.
New hope for people who suffer with IBD with the launch of a major new research resource
People with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are being asked to take part in a nationwide genetic database to help develop new treatments.
Pathology training centre launched to meet growing demand
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has launched a new service to train current and future healthcare professionals in administering blood and other clinical tests to meet the growing demand in the community.
Ovarian cancer study paves the way for personalised medicine
East Anglian women have been the first to benefit from clinical research undertaken by a consultant clinical geneticist from CUH Addenbrooke’s.
Cambridge University Hospitals appoints new chief executive
Roland Sinker has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Cambridge University Hospitals top in the Eastern region for research activity
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is top in the Eastern region and has made the UK’s top ten NHS organisations for research-activity, according to the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) League Tables published on the Guardian website today.
CUH nurse scoops study grant to develop app to help intensive care patients communicate
A Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) research nurse has won a prestigious study grant to improve the care of patients on intensive care units by developing the use of an app to help them communicate.
Splint to protect ‘funny bone’ nerve wins healthcare innovation competition
A CUH consultant has won an award to develop a splint to protect the ulnar nerve, commonly called the ‘funny bone’. Dr Andrew Michell is one of the two winners of the latest Health Enterprise East Innovation competition.
Rosie midwife delivers couple’s four babies
The arrival of Catherine and Daniel Fox’s fourth baby, Albie, was made even more special by having Anita Walsh deliver their baby. The Rosie midwife has delivered all four of the Fox’s sons over the past 11 years and the couple said they couldn’t have asked for anything better.
New scanning clinical service to benefit more patients
More local patients are benefiting from a new clinical service at CUH offering scanning for cancer and other conditions.
Dr Keith McNeil, to leave the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Keith McNeil, chief executive, has announced that he will be leaving Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after almost three years in the role. An internationally recognised clinical expert, Keith was appointed as chief executive in November 2012.
CUH team gets behind National Transplant Week (7th–13th September)
Staff from Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) will be in Cambridge city centre on Monday 7th September for the start of National Transplant Week to urge local people to break the silence on organ donation and Say Yes I Donate.
Conference looks at 'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare'
'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare' - a conference organised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, together with Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP), Cambridge Wireless and the Centre for Science and Policy - will take place in Cambridge on Thursday 1st October 2015.
CUH Urology consultant wins prestigious award
Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) urology consultant, Tony Riddick, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Karl Storz – Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS).
Hagen scoops top job at CUHP
Dr Hans Hagen is to join Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) as its chief operating officer and research lead on 10 August 2015.
Addenbrooke's suffers major flooding incident
A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesperson said: “Following heavy rain last night, we have declared a major incident [at Addenbrooke's] because flooding is affecting the areas where we sterilise theatre equipment.
CUH selects St John Ambulance to provide Acute Neonatal Transfer services
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has chosen St John Ambulance to provide the specialist ambulances and teams to support the Acute Neonatal Transfer Service (ANTS) for the Eastern region, based at CUH.
Cambridge Breast Unit radiographers advance with Macmillan backing
Women visiting the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will benefit from reduced waiting times and an improved service thanks to funding from Macmillan Cancer Support to give advanced practice training to two radiographers.
Miles scores on CUH apprenticeship
Former professional footballer Miles Smith has swapped his boots for a suit and tie to join a nationally recognised apprentice scheme at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
A&E at Addenbrooke's - exceptionally busy
Addenbrooke's Hospital is asking people to avoid attending A&E unless they have an emergency or a life-threatening condition.