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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 27

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.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 20

#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/

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 17

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...

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 12

🌸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

Bridgerton Garden tour with Holly Johnston (full tour)

YouTube video by CUHNHS

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 12

"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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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 9

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...

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 6

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jun 5

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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Apr 9

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...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Mar 21

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

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.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Feb 28

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Feb 11

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Feb 5

📢 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 [email protected] to register.

Nominations: 24 February – 24 March at 5pm.

bit.ly/4hfmic6

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Feb 5

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

A man posing for a photo with equipment used to treat Cancer.

A model of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 23

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

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.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 21

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 17

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 10

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 7

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

A woman in clinical clothing, washing her hands.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Jan 6

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

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

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Dec 31

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

A woman sitting in a chair next to another woman in a bed

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Dec 30

Read our visiting policy here: orlo.uk/wxYmZ

Visiting a patient

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Dec 30

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.

Illustration of a patient in a hospital bed with a visitor sat on a chair next to them.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS @cuh.nhs.uk · Dec 30

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

Entrance of Addenbrooke's Accident and Emergency department

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