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Joe's story
Early diagnosis of a rare genetic condition allowed Joe’s family to get him the support he needed to thrive. Cambridge Children’s Hospital will embed genomics research into the heart of the hospital, working to improve outcomes for children with rare and complex conditions.
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Bestselling author and broadcaster Rev. Richard Coles backs public appeal for Cambridge Children's Hospital
Bestselling author, 'I’m a Celebrity' finalist, and one half of the chart-topping 1980s band the Communards, Rev. Richard Coles has backed the public appeal to raise money for Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
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Children and young people “dropped down the agenda” during Covid 19 pandemic
Almost 200,000 research studies on mental health impacts were carried out during the pandemic, but only 35 included children and young people, creating “a huge data gap”.
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Working together to consider how Cambridge Children’s Hospital can support gaps in care provision
Cambridge Children’s Hospital hosted a workshop recently for commissioners, clinicians and the project team to look at options for one of the inpatient spaces within the new specialist facility.
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How video technology is helping diagnose seizures in children closer to home
Harnessing the power of digital and telehealth technology to diagnose and treat patients closer to home is one of the pillars of Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Little Cain, from Peterborough, is already benefitting from this.
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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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Chloe's story: cancer, lockdown and me
Teenager Chloe Drew-Batty was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during the Covid lockdown. Her cancer journey has now given her the confidence to launch a singing career.
Childbirth pain relief study reveals inequalities for BAME mothers
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is helping with research that highlights inequalities in pain relief and anaesthesia for women of black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
The importance of mind-body integration
The vision of Cambridge Children’s Hospital to treat mental and physical health together, alongside research, is pioneering. But what does that really look like and why is it important? For Children’s Mental Health Week, consultant psychiatrist Dr Isobel Heyman, our co-clinical lead for mental health, reflects on key moments in her 30 year career where the mind-body link has been most apparent.
Let's Connect: Children's Mental Health Week
Young people from across the region involved in the Cambridge Children's Hospital project have been talking about what helps boost their mental wellbeing for Children's Mental Health week.
New genetic testing clinic for children with hearing loss
A new clinic at Addenbrooke's is using genetic testing to help improve the treatment and care of children with hearing loss.
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.
Niall's story
On New Year’s Eve 2018, Niall from Wisbech started chemotherapy at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. It meant huge upheaval for the whole family. However, Niall's mum Claire believes it's important that the region’s first dedicated children’s hospital is built in Cambridge, a place already trusted to provide excellent children's healthcare.
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.