Hospital launches hunt for scrubs super-heroes
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched an appeal for scrubs to help supplement existing supplies.
Hospital seeks governors to help it shape the future of healthcare locally
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is seeking people from all backgrounds and ethnicities who have a passion for healthcare and their local communities to stand for election onto its council of governors.
Nurses invited to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare
Nurses and midwives are being invited to attend a one-day free event next week to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare.
England’s top nurse applauds unique new recruits
The chief nursing officer for England came to Cambridge today (Wednesday) to congratulate 17 students who are among the first in the country to complete a ground-breaking apprenticeship degree scheme – helping to beat the national nursing shortage.
Winning talk spotlights pioneering fertility study
A young scientist who is part of a team investigating the causes of male infertility has won a prestigious award.
Team effort to beat nursing shortage
Cambridge University Hospitals and Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trusts are again teaming up to address the national nursing shortage.
Addenbrooke’s stroke team scores an A
Patients attending the stroke services unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital can be assured they are getting first class care after it scored an A-grade on the national stroke audit.
Depression trial prompts call for funding boost
More needs to be invested in mental health to find new treatments, since around a third of patients do not respond to anti-depressants currently available.
Hospital hosts Singapore surgeons on fact-finding mission
A world-leading team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, assisted a group of Singapore clinicians on a two week fact-finding mission about cutting-edge surgery.
Children design new leaflet to help others know what to expect in hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
Flu outbreak at hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, is asking people not to visit friends and relatives at the hospital unless absolutely necessary, due to increased cases of flu.
Cambridge University Hospitals patients to benefit as more day surgery services offered at Ely
Patients should benefit from reduced waiting times following the announcement that more surgical services are to be provided at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) Day Surgery Unit at Ely.
New inflatable scanner helps children prepare for MRIs
For any child, having an MRI scan to check for illnesses or injuries can be a daunting and scary experience.
Help your hospital manage flu
Cambridge University Hospitals, which runs Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, is asking people not to visit the hospital unless absolutely necessary, due to increased cases of flu.
Hospital chimney lights up for disability day
The landmark boiler house chimney at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) will turn purple on 03 December as part of the global #purplelightup movement celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
Another essential date for job hunters
If you are under the impression it’s mainly doctors and nurses who work at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, then think again!
Help investigate a new treatment for depression
People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can volunteer with the NHS to help test a new treatment which could help millions of people living with depression.
Rachael engineers route to career success
A clinical scientist who specialises in developing innovative medical technologies has earned a place on a prestigious leadership programme.
Could an arthritis drug help fight against depression?
Researchers in Cambridge are investigating whether a drug commonly used to treat arthritis could help some of the millions of people who suffer from depression.
Regional appeal launched for missing hospital pumps
An appeal for missing hospital equipment has been launched by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
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.