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First of five new hospital wards opens to patients
A newly built 20-bed ward has opened at AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, as part of a large-scale development to increase the hospitalÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ capacity.
Hospital volunteers sign up for another year
St John Ambulance volunteers, who stepped in to help at AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Hospital in Cambridge during the pandemic, have signed up to give another year of support.
Rare tumour team wins world class status
A Cambridge team dedicated to treating patients with rare tumours has today (Wed 2 June) been named as an official centre of excellence – making it one of just a handful across the world.
You Made a Difference sponsored awards - May 2021
In May we were once again able to extend our You Made a Difference scheme, thanks to a generous donation from the Alborada Trust to AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Charitable Trust (ACT), to recognise the commitment and amazing work of our staff during the first waves.
Breakthrough could stop young cancer survivors getting cancer again
A new study has used in depth genetic sequencing to explore why some children develop secondary leukaemia after being treated for cancer.
Logo tribute helps JoshuaÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ memory live on
A nationally renowned rehabilitation service for children with brain tumours is to formally recognise a local charity which supports it – and help the memory of a much-loved teenager to live on.
Let's talk about organ donation
A year on from the law changing in England, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Foundation Trust is urging people to talk to their families about organ donation.
World-first Covid vaccine booster study
Volunteers from the East of England will soon be able to receive a third ‘booster’ Covid-19 vaccine as part of a new clinical trial launching this week.
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Cancer - Rewriting the story
Medicine for Members: Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will rewrite the story of cancer
Winning logo for new Children's Hospital
Gemma who attends St BedeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Inter-Church School in Cambridge wowed the judges with her clever logo design for Cambridge ChildrenÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Network.
Research clue to treating aggressive blood cancer
An AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ consultant is spearheading research into an aggressive form of blood cancer which could advance treatments for patients with the worst prognosis.
You Made a Difference - April 2021
A supportive, dynamic nurse who cares for his patients exquisitely, and a hard-working healthcare assistant with brilliant communication skills are the winners of AprilÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ You Made a Difference awards.
New head of Cambridge global health partnership
A former British diplomat with extensive overseas experience has taken over as Chair of Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP), a charity involving ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ staff in improving health internationally.
Cambridge IVF offers fertility support to more families
Our leading fertility clinic has expanded to offer services to more patients.
ACT launch AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ robot appeal
A £1.5 million appeal to buy a surgical robot for our hospitals has been launched by AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Charitable Trust (ACT). A new surgical robot will mean quicker, less invasive surgery and faster healing and recovery times for patients.
Regional ambulance service for young launched
A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the regionÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit was launched today (Wednesday 7 April).
You Made a Difference - March 2021
A dedicated and conscientious staff nurse and an invaluable system administrator are the winners of MarchÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ You Made a Difference awards.
Clear covid mask set for panoramic success
The development of a unique clear facemask designed by the Clinical Engineering Innovation team at AddenbrookeÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Hospital in Cambridge has passed another major milestone – and will help in the fight against Covid-19.
You Made a Difference team award - March 2021
An incredibly supportive and professional team is the winner of MarchÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ You Made a Difference team award.
National drug trial to prevent deaths after Covid patients leave hospital
A UK-wide study is being launched to reduce the number of people who die in the months following a stay in hospital with Covid-19.