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Expert panel in conversation about Cambridge Children’s Hospital vision for future of healthcare
The unique ambition of Cambridge Children’s Hospital was the topic of a panel discussion held in London recently. Around 60 people attended as part of an evening reception for the hospital’s fundraising campaign.
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Volunteers bring flower power to Cambridge Children’s Hospital site
Thousands of daffodil bulbs have been planted along the front of the future Cambridge Children's Hospital site.
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‘I’m a Celebrity'contestant to join literary lunch in aid of Cambridge Children's Hospital
Broadcaster, author and ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ contestant Rev. Richard Coles has been announced as a guest speaker for a festive literary luncheon in December hosted by the Mayor of Peterborough, in aid of the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH).
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Children’s Commissioner visits the site of the upcoming Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus last Friday to meet the clinicians and young people behind the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England.
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Teenager who defied odds of survival features on Cambridge Children’s Hospital hoardings
The family of a teenage girl who was so poorly she wasn't expected to pull through are visiting the Cambridge Children's Hospital hoardings this week to celebrate her photo being part of this project milestone.
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New innovation hub will accelerate research in Cambridge Children’s Hospital, leading to earlier diagnosis for patients
A new research ‘Innovation Hub’ has been launched at Cambridge University Hospitals to help researchers treating common and rare diseases in children.
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Major funding for Cambridge to find cancer treatments
Around £3 million has been awarded to Cambridge doctors and scientists to boost research in to new cancer treatments for both adults and children, including vital trials involving Addenbrooke's patients.
Life-saving tech to treat babies closer to home
In a UK first, Cambridge University Hospitals has developed life-saving virtual technology that effectively “parachutes” its consultants into other hospitals, helping fellow medics across the region care for seriously ill babies.
Plans for children’s hospital progress for 2023
Plans for the East of England’s first specialist children’s hospital have reached another milestone, as the second stage of its business case - the Outline Business Case (OBC) - is submitted for the project.
New Year’s Honour for Cambridge Children’s Hospital clinician
Dr Isobel Heyman, our clinical co-lead for mental health, has been named on the King’s New Year’s Honours list for her work helping children and young people with mental health challenges. She has used the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our vital work to design a children’s hospital that integrates mental and physical healthcare, with research.
Christmas wonderland for children’s cancer service
Brainbow, the Addenbrooke’s-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, teamed up with Lapland UK to give families a winter wonderland Christmas party.
Millions pledged for newborn genetic testing
The government has announced £105 million in funding to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, potentially resulting in life-saving interventions for thousands of babies.
Call for wider genetic testing for children with brain tumours
A team of doctors at Addenbrooke’s have highlighted how a simple genetic screening test improved the diagnosis and treatment of a little 17-month old girl with a brain tumour – caused by a rare condition.
"But you don't look sick!"
Fifteen-year-old Ali has recently joined Cambridge Children's Press Pack, using the platform to raise awareness of the issues that matter to him. For Invisible Disabilities Week, he has written about the huge challenges facing young people with hidden conditions.
Press Pack 2021-22
Since summer last year, our first Cambridge Children's Press Pack have been hard at work writing stories, making videos, helping at events and being brilliant young ambassadors for the project. We would like to thank them for their commitment and enthusiasm, throughout. Here is a reflection of the last twelve months.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
East of England children’s palliative care service launched
A new palliative care service for babies, children and young people, including support for families, launched today at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
Sharing best practice in WGS for children with cancer
East Genomics together with Wellcome Connecting Science and the University of Cambridge are hosting this one day workshop in October.
MPs pledge support for regional Children’s Hospital
Magazine spotlights diversity champion Ruby
The work of a senior sister at the Rosie Hospital to help colleagues from ethnic backgrounds succeed in their career is being showcased by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
Cambridge Children's Press Pack: One year on
Last summer, we held the very first editorial meeting for our brand new Cambridge Children's Press Pack. These enthusiastic young people, recruited from the Children's Network, were keen to develop their media skills, grow in confidence, and raise awareness of the hospital project. As we move towards recruiting a new cohort of Press Packers, Hannah from Peterborough looks back on an amazing year.
Rachel's story: Genomics helped me understand my cancer
Rachel Gilbert was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) aged 15 and says whole genome sequencing has provided vital answers for her and her family.
Experts by Experience
Co-production is a bit of a buzz word, not least in the healthcare sector. In short, it's where service providers and service users work together, as a team, towards a greater goal. When it works well every voice around the table is heard, respected, and valued, as one of our Co-production Champions, Kate, explains.
Teenagers tell Duke and Duchess about Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Young people involved in planning the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) were delighted to meet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last week.