Addenbrooke’s boss says smoking will be ‘stubbed out’ on 1 January
As NICE publishes new guidance today calling for hospitals to become smoke-free, Addenbrooke’s chief executive says a smoking ban will come into force on 1 January 2014.
New journal from Addenbrooke’s marks a path to wellbeing
Patients at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge have helped design a unique journal to allow people maintain a sense of calm.
Addenbrooke’s supports global fundraising effort for women at risk in childbirth
Tomorrow (Thursday), midwives at the Rosie Hospital will receive a special scroll, which it’s hoped will help save the lives of women in childbirth across the world.
Little socks mark World Prematurity Awareness Day at Addenbrooke’s
Today (Sunday 17th November 2013) is World Prematurity Awareness Day. Staff on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Addenbrooke’s hospital will be marking the day by displaying tiny pairs of socks all around the wards and corridors.
Daphne Ward reopens for business at The Rosie
A specialist ward offering integrated care for women is due to open at The Rosie hospital in Cambridge next week.
Addenbrooke’s helps improve transplant skills in Macedonia
It’s hoped medical expertise practised at Addenbrooke’s can be shared across the world when a delegation of senior Macedonian medics begin a training programme at the Cambridge hospital.
Addenbrooke’s contact centre named one of UK’s best
The Addenbrooke’s contact centre, which channels calls from all over the world on everything from parking to appointments, has reconfirmed its top 50 status as one the best in the UK.
New bicycle parking spaces to get CUH staff ‘fit for the future’
The chair and chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals formally opened a secure bike park for staff last week as part of the Trust’s new campaign to promote healthy lifestyles for staff and patients.
Cambridge to host new clinical trials in the fight against pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Cambridge University have teamed up to lead the UK’s first ever clinical trials into pancreatic cancer using a new chemotherapy drug called Nab-paclitaxel, or Abraxane.
Addenbrooke’s diabetes team scoops three national awards
The adult diabetes team at Addenbrooke’s has won three awards at the only national event that recognises and rewards excellence in diabetes management and clinical practice.
Fireman Sam shows Addenbrooke’s kids that laughter is the best remedy
Big-hearted firefighters paid a visit to the children’s ward at Addenbrooke’s hospital yesterday. The crew from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue arrived in their fire engine and walked the wards chatting to children while a giant Fireman Sam was on hand to give cuddles and pose for pictures.
Cambridge scientists lead brain injury research that could benefit millions
Over a million people in Europe who suffer traumatic brain injuries every year could benefit from a study led by world-renowned Cambridge and Belgian neuroscience centres.
Newborns at Rosie benefit from new brain scanning research centre
A ground-breaking clinical research centre dedicated to studying brain development in newborns formally opens today (Weds) at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
Forum project contract signed by CUH and John Laing
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and John Laing have signed contracts to deliver the Forum project on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC). The Forum, which will be designed by global architecture practice NBBJ, will comprise a new post-graduate medical education centre, a private hospital and a hotel and conference centre.
As if by magic – detection dogs save lives with scent
At just 18 months old, Labrador cross Golden Retriever Magic is already trained to alert his owner when her blood sugar level begins to drop, preventing a diabetic emergency and potentially saving her life.
Patient-led inspections a resounding success at CUH
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) involved more patients in a new national inspection programme than any other hospital in the UK, results published yesterday show.
Addenbrooke’s to host new national clinic for rare cancers
The first ever national clinic set up to investigate rare cancers of the digestive system will be located at Addenbrooke’s.
Addenbrooke’s first in Europe to get stamp of approval for cancer care and research
Addenbrooke’s will be the first general hospital in Europe to get the stamp of approval by a prestigious European cancer body at an event in Cambridge today (Thursday).
Landmark funding package agreed for new CUH energy innovation centre
A landmark funding package has been agreed for a new energy innovation centre that will cut energy costs and carbon emissions in half for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Aviva Investors and the UK Green Investment Bank are providing around £36m of funding for the energy centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus site - believed to be one of the largest projects of this type in…