Health Secretary Matt Hancock visits Cambridge University Hospitals
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday (Monday) visited Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to discover more about plans to build a new Addenbrooke’s.
Hypoglycaemia prevention could cut hospital stays
Preventing in-patients with diabetes from developing hypoglycaemia could dramatically reduce the length of time they spend in hospital, a study led by a diabetes nurse specialist from Cambridge has found.
Tomorrow’s healthcare one step closer with hospital funding pledge
The rebuilding of Addenbrooke’s Hospital as a state-of-the-art environment, underpinned by the world-leading research of Cambridge, has been endorsed by the Government as part of funding announcements made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock.
Event opens minds to mental health
An event aimed at destigmatising mental health is being held at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) next month.
Open day is insight into hospital careers
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is writing to schools across the county as part of an ongoing campaign to recruit and grow its own talent.
Hypnobirthing courses now available at the Rosie
Mums-to-be can now benefit from specialist hypnobirthing courses being run by midwives at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
Play specialists study day is first in region
Cambridge is to host what is thought to be the first ever study day in the east of the region dedicated to healthcare play specialists who help children with cancer.
Baby hearing loss test is a team effort
A team effort to quickly detect and treat a virus which is the leading cause of hearing loss in babies has been launched in Cambridge following a team effort by NHS experts.
IBD research hits new milestone of 25,000 participants
A platform to help find new treatments for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis has smashed researchers’ recruitment target, two years ahead of schedule.
New blood tests help treat cancer patients
Simple new blood tests discovered by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital help diagnose and treat certain types of cancer, research has found.
IVF funding: Clinic offers support to couples
Support is being offered to couples who may be affected by an announcement that NHS funding for IVF treatment remains frozen in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Hospital pioneers MS service to help young
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has been pledged £100m towards a new children’s hospital by the Department of Health, is already pioneering new services to offer the many young patients it will see.
Addenbrooke’s doctor in shortlist to head up UNAIDS
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is preparing to be interviewed for a very special job next week – to help rid the world of AIDS.
Trust lifts second coveted conference award
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) – which won a top award in Finland last week – has scooped another.
Open day helps hospital tackle staff shortage
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is taking more action to address the national nursing shortage – and new neighbour the Royal Papworth Hospital is joining in.
World-leading genome study spells hope for sick babies
A Cambridge-based study has shown that the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most critically ill babies can be improved by sequencing their whole genome.
Cancer treatment research could save millions
A Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust consultant has spearheaded a health study, which could help patients - and save millions of pounds worldwide.
Experts’ dementia discussion is open to all
A talk which will give a fascinating insight into the causes, diagnosis and the future of dementia is being opened to the public.
Hospital hunts for talented teenagers
A hospital trust which has for many years run a weekday volunteering scheme for teenagers says it is such a success it is expanding the initiative to include weekends too.
Nurse duo tell of critical care work overseas
Two critical care nurses, back from a long-term project in a country with a history of political unrest and hardship, say they would love to return and continue the challenging work.
It’s a Rosie result for maternity team
The maternity service at the Rosie Hospital, which is part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), has been officially fully accredited by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative set up jointly with the World Health Organisation.
Zean makes opening a piece of cake
A new service for couples expecting a baby has been set up at the Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge.
Hospital governor roles are open to all
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is looking for volunteers to take on an important role in helping shape its future.
Trust welcomes CQC recognition of continued improvement
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (Tuesday 26 February) welcomed the report of a visit by health watchdogs last October.
Clinical trials launch for new prostate biopsy device
A device developed by a Cambridge researcher to make prostate biopsies safer has begun clinical trials.