'Holidaying in the UK? If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.' NHS CUH logo in the top right corner.
111 is a free national service that works across the whole of the UK, Scotland and Wales.
If you feel as though you need non-urgent medical attention, call 111 and get the help you need.
#Red4Research day brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research.
At CUH we currently have over 750 research studies taking place, and every year around 200 new research studies are approved.
Read about Research at CUH: www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-research/
Yvette on the left, and Dr Katy Ritson on the right. NHS CUH logo in the top right corner.
Congratulations to Dr Katy Ritson, emergency medicine consultant and clinical director for acute services, and Yvette, healthcare support worker in the urgent treatment centre, who are two of our latest You Made a Difference award winners!
www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/you-mad...
🌸Join garden designer Holly Johnston on a tour of the relocated RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bridgerton Garden, now on site just outside our Rosie Hospital. 🌸
A huge thank you to @netflix.com for making this happen! 🌼
Watch the full tour on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/noyuoJfn3Kc?...
#Bridgerton
Text reading 'Thank you!' CUH NHS logo in the top right corner.
"I would like to thank Mr Melton and his team and also thank you to the D8 ward. His surgical and anaesthesia team were amazing to keep me so calm as I was going into surgery."
A positive message can really make someone's day, say thank you via the ACT My Thank You appeal: orlo.uk/pCp9N
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Regional PPE Showcase Week has started! Come & meet our public involvement teams until 2pm today at @royalpapworth.bsky.social & discover ways to help shape health research! Info on full programme 👉https://bit.ly/4kbJzxz
@cuh.nhs.uk @cuhpartners.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @crukcamcentre.bsky.social
Over 100 children living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis got the chance to try their hands at being a scientist at the official launch of the Cambridge Centre for Children’s Gut Health.
@cam.ac.uk
www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/new-cam...
A photo of the new radiotherapy machine
A new radiotherapy machine is set to be delivered to Cambridge University Hospitals, helping cancer patients receive faster treatment.
The new system will be used to treat many complex cancers, including head, neck and gynaecological tumours.
Read more: orlo.uk/4N8dv
'Respiratory health and wellbeing event' NHS CUH logo in the top right corner. NIHR logo in the top left corner.
Join CUH staff and colleagues on Saturday 07 June at the Carlton Arms in Arbury between 12–6pm!
This event is part of the UPTURN study, focused on raising respiratory health awareness and research for our local community.
Come along to find out how to improve your lung health!
#GetInvolved
Our recent #MedicineforMembers talk was all about our virtual wards!
Hear CUH Operations Manager, Andy Bailey, outline the meaning of a virtual ward and catch up on the full talk here: www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/medicin...
A boy with learning disability being helped by a carer. Text reads: Do you care for someone with a learning disability? Take part in the Learning Disability Improvement Standards survey to help us understand the experiences of everyone interacting with hospital services. Survey closes 31st March 2025.
The National Learning Disabilities Improvement Standards Review: Family/Carer Survey provides insight into the experiences and opinions of those with learning disabilities who have accessed hospital care in the last year.
Be sure to have your say by the 31st March!
More information: orlo.uk/90atC
Geraldine with her dog Alice.
Geraldine, the world’s oldest person known to be living with the rare disease MSMD, today welcomed the announcement of an NHS rare disease collaborative network dedicated to sharing expertise on the condition.
Read more about Geraldine's story here: orlo.uk/nIeQo
Milly in a lab coat
Milly working in a lab
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧬
To celebrate, we're sharing a story from Specialist Biomedical Scientists, Milly Sparrow, who joined CUH 8 years ago after studying biomedical science at university 👩🔬
Read Milly's story: www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-people/m...
#WomenInScience
Two people holding a new born baby and smiling at the camera. Text reads 'Your opinions matter. Become a patient or public governor.' The NHS CUH Logo is in the top right corner.
📢 Stand as a Governor & represent your community!
Shape the future of our hospitals & ensure local voices are heard.
Briefing session: Monday 03 March from 1–2pm, MS Teams.
Email cuh.foundation@nhs.net to register.
Nominations: 24 February – 24 March at 5pm.
bit.ly/4hfmic6
A man posing for a photo with equipment used to treat Cancer.
Three people posing for a photo.
A model of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Yesterday was #WorldCancerDay!
To celebrate World Cancer Day, along side others, we were at the Deakin centre providing important information for staff members.
Really nice to see staff spending time together and socialising.
#WCD2025
@crukcamcentre.bsky.social
@cambcancer.bsky.social
An AI developed image of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
An AI developed image of the inside of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
An AI developed image of the inside of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
An AI developed image of the inside of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
The Secretary of State for Health & Social Care has confirmed that plans for the @cambcancer.bsky.social hospital can proceed!
This world-class facility on @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social will benefit many patients.
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
@cruk-ci.bsky.social
#ChangingTheStoryOfCancer
Clinical embryologist, Leilan Ali, discussed embryo development, demonstrating the first 5-6 days of human life in 30 seconds during one of our recent #MedicineforMembers events.
Hear from more Cambridge IVF experts by catching up on the full event here: orlo.uk/Z8uQH
A bronze sculpture of a cat.
A bronze sculpture of a cat.
We would like to thank the Cambridge Cats Protection for kindly donating this bronze sculpture by Laurence Broderick to the Hospital, which can now be enjoyed by the families who are frequently visiting the Campus!
Can you guess where on Campus it is?
#SmallThingsBigDifference
An amber cold health alert is in effect until Tuesday 14 January for the East of England.
During the colder winter months, small things can make a big difference.
You're not alone - help and support are always available.
#SmallThingsBigDifference
A woman in clinical clothing, washing her hands.
We are seeing increased levels of infection in our hospitals.
Please wash your hands with soap and water as you enter the building. Some bugs are tough to get rid of and hand sanitisers alone won’t work.
Handwashing helps protect you, other patients, and our staff.
#Safe
Two men looking at a laptop. Text reads: National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. Take part and help improve cancer services. For more information, visit www.ncpes.co.uk
Don’t miss your chance to help inform positive change to cancer services 🤝
If you have received the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey, be sure to have your say and help contribute to future improvements 💙
Find out more here: www.ncpes.co.uk
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Help us to reduce the spread of infection in our hospitals.
👉 Visiting hours have reduced to 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00 for all inpatient areas including maternity.
Keep up to date with our visiting policy here: orlo.uk/Ts3i9
#Safe #Kind
Illustration of a patient in a hospital bed with a visitor sat on a chair next to them.
We have put additional measures in place to protect our patients and staff:
Visiting hours have reduced to 11:00-20:00 for all inpatient areas, excluding maternity.
Maximum of 2 visitors at a time. Both aged over 12.
Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of infection.
Entrance of Addenbrooke's Accident and Emergency department
Our Emergency Department is very busy right now. Please think carefully about where to go for treatment.
Alternative services for urgent care can be found here: orlo.uk/iKHsS
A photo of a large building and garden, with large text reading 'Surgical movement hub', a pink banner at the bottom of the page with text saying 'Small things, big difference' and a small circle on the left which reads 'One year old today!' The NHS CUH logo is in the top right corner.
We're celebrating a year on of our Surgical Movement Hub!
Congratulations to the staff who have supported patients to receive:
425 hip replacements
408 knee replacements
#SmallThingsBigDifference
Delighted that another two organisations have been accredited by our Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Scheme. Noble’s Hospital has achieved Level 2 accreditation and @cuhnhs.bsky.social has achieved Level 2 Commended accreditation & designated as a Centre of Excellence for #AMS.
The BEST4 Screening trial has welcomed its first participants. The trial funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and @nihr.bsky.social will find out if a capsule sponge test can screen for oesophageal cancer. @cuhnhs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social
More ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/pill-th...
Innovation ecosystem report: "Without embracing innovation, we put at risk having a sustainable healthcare system that meets the needs of our population." Roland Sinker, CBE, Chief Executive of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and National Director for Life Sciences, NHS England
Our CEO, Roland Sinker, has led a new report, featured in the Financial Times, on how the NHS can lead global healthcare innovation.
With £108.1bn life sciences turnover and world-class data, the UK has an opportunity to transform care and improve lives.
orlo.uk/PAxU7
