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…