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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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“We need a new way to deal with healthcare challenges today, because it’s clear the old ways aren’t working”
In an article for the University of Cambridge’s Alumni magazine, Professor Tamsin Ford and Professor David Rowitch discuss how the new hospital and on-site research centre are set to transform the way we treat – and prevent – mental and physical illness.
Breakthrough could stop young cancer survivors getting cancer
A new study has used in depth genetic sequencing to explore why some children develop secondary leukaemia after being treated for cancer.
11-year-old beats 250 entrants to win design-a-logo competition!
It was the competition that sparked imaginations across the region - design a logo for Cambridge Children's Network to win an £800 gaming PC! Our judges had a tough time with so many brilliant designs to choose from. But we are now delighted to announce our winner.
Cambridge Conversations: Transforming children’s healthcare through genomics and mind-body research and treatment
The latest Cambridge Conversations webinar focuses on 'Transforming children’s healthcare through genomics and mind-body research and treatment'
Research : How do people overcome childhood trauma and adversity?
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How video games can improve mental health
At Cambridge Children’s, clinicians and researchers will work together on innovative ways to improve the mental and physical health of the local community and beyond.
Regional ambulance service for young launched
A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the region’s sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit was launched today (Wednesday 7 April).
A welcome doodle from Cambridge Children's Network
Win a gaming PC worth over £800
Young designers needed to support Cambridge Children’s Hospital project
New tech to test children's eyesight at home
Schoolchildren who have missed out on crucial eye tests during lockdown can now be screened at home using a new digital app.
Mental and physical health research
Treating a child’s mental and physical health from day one will relieve burden on patients and families.
Psychological treatment essential for children with gut disease, new study shows
New research carried out at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) highlights the urgent need for more NHS clinical psychology appointments to treat growing numbers of bowel conditions in children.
Project design team announced
Turner & Townsend to lead project design team for Cambridge Children's
PaNDR ambulance retrieval service
A new service to transport very sick babies and children within the east of England will launch on 7 April.
Children design new leaflet to help others visiting hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
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Root of a childhood kidney cancer discovered
An Addenbrooke’s doctor who researches the origins of cancer in children has led a breakthrough in the way we understand the childhood kidney cancer Wilms’ tumour.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has successfully raised funds for two new Emergency Children’s Ambulances for the east of England
Generous donations from hospital supporters have helped Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) raise £216,000 for an emergency children’s ambulance service, which will save young lives in the East of England.
ACTIVE children’s board finalist in national awards
ACTIVE – a group of children and young people who help inform decisions at Addenbrooke’s Hospital – is celebrating after becoming a finalist in a national awards’ ceremony.
Inflatable scanner helps children prepare for MRIs
New inflatable version of a MRI scanner helps children prepare for the real thing.