Cambridge Children's Hospital

10/09/2025

It was great to be out on our rounds delivering the latest Cambridge Children's Hospital posters to paediatric wards at Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Ida Darwin Hospital. It's a great way for us to catch up with staff and ensure they have the latest information about the project in their workplaces.
Cambridge Children's Hospital is a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and University of Cambridge. It will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England, unique in fully integrating mental and physical healthcare alongside research.
https://orlo.uk/oZhlQ

05/09/2025

Our Youth Forums won an award last year! They chose to spend their prize money on a day out at Shepreth Wildlife Park 🐒 🐰 Watch the video to see what the young people got up to and hear why the Cambridge Children's Hospital project is a great place to have your voice heard - and really make difference to the future of children's healthcare.
We are currently seeking new members age 14-18 to join our Youth Forum. Sign up here 👉 https://orlo.uk/94opD
Or head to our website for more info 👉 https://orlo.uk/jlRc8

02/09/2025

When Cambridge Children's Hospital opens, it will become the specialist centre for paediatric cancer patients and their families in the East of England. We will work closely with regional services to ensure children can be treated closer to home, wherever possible. Read about our vision 👉 https://orlo.uk/QpnwM

29/08/2025

Our Youth and Young Adult Forums are at the forefront of our work to make Cambridge Children's Hospital a reality. They are amazing!
Would you, or someone you know, like to join our project and make a difference? We're recruiting teenagers and young adults from the East of England!
Watch the video and feel inspired 😍 🎯 😃

More info > https://orlo.uk/CVuw2

28/08/2025

The Cambridge Children's Hospital site is the size of FOUR full size football pitches! The East of England's first specialist children's hospital will be built on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, opposite the Rosie Maternity Hospital. Why Cambridge? Find out here 👉 https://orlo.uk/MqYPZ

26/08/2025

Behind the scenes, a huge team of people are working hard to make Cambridge Children's Hospital a reality - project staff, clinical teams, healthcare leaders, children, young people and carers 🏥 Having our construction partner, Bouygues UK, on board is a big deal. Clinical lead nurse Vicky explains why.

22/08/2025

🚨 Are you a teenager or young adult living in the East of England? The Cambridge Children's Hospital award-winning Youth Forums are welcoming new members!
🎯 Monthly meetings and socials
🎯 Influence hospital design and services
🎯 Skills & CV boost
🎯 Fun!
If you're age 14-25, we want to hear from you! More info and sign up 👉 https://orlo.uk/6B5ql

19/08/2025

“I believe that using my experience to improve things for others is one of the best ways to deal with what happened to me."

Fintan from Ipswich had a stroke when he was 14. He's now using his experience to help others and is a member of the Cambridge Children’s Hospital Youth Forum.

He's been speaking to ITV Anglia about how he helps shape better healthcare for other children and young people across the region.

Learn more about our Youth Forums, which are open for recruitment now: https://orlo.uk/RBgTQ

A teenager struck down with a stroke at the age of just 14 has been sharing his story to try to help others.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2025-08-09/the-teenager-hit-by-a-major-stroke-just-days-before-his-15th-birthday

18/08/2025

What a remarkable boy Elliott-James. Thank you so much for supporting us at Cambridge Children's Hospital to honour his memory, and raising money for the next generation of children and families that will need us. Don't miss ITV Anglia tonight at 6pm!

📺Tonight on ITV Anglia at 6pm.

The mum and step-dad of Elliott-James, who sadly passed away aged 11 from an incurable disease, will share their story and fundraising journey in his memory.

They’re aiming to raise £100,000 for the new Cambridge Children's Hospital, which will bring mental and physical health care together - creating a space for children with complex conditions to receive the specialist care they need.

The family kicked off their fundraising last Sunday by holding a 72 hole Golf Challenge at Cambridge Country Club raising an incredible £465 so far!

Tune in to ITV Anglia from 6pm tonight to hear more about their inspiring story.
https://act4addenbrookes.org.uk/the-heartbroken-parents-of-a-special-little-boy-who-touched-so-many-peoples-lives-have-pledged-to-raise-over-100000-in-his-memory-for-the-new-cambridge-childrens-h/

12/08/2025

It's ! 🥳

We're celebrating the incredible young people who make up our Youth and Young Adult Forums. These amazing young people come together to use their wisdom, expertise and lived experience to shape what Cambridge Children's Hospital will be.

Having input on shaping our hospital school, play therapy, and the design of our patient rooms, our forums are at the heart and soul of the project.

If you are a young person between the ages of 14 and 25, or you know someone who would like to get involved, we're now recruiting for our September cohort.

We'd love you to join us on this journey! Find out more: https://orlo.uk/XDBaG

11/08/2025

Cambridge Children’s Hospital will include as many outdoor spaces as possible, including ward gardens, courtyards and terraces to provide access to nature and spaces for children to play and relax.

These outdoor features will also support our local biodiversity and wildlife.

Being around nature has proven time and time again to benefit children. Even small connections with the outdoors can improve energy levels, creativity and mental health.

Learn more: https://orlo.uk/cjFDx

08/08/2025

At the start of the week we shared the terrific news that we have appointed Bouygues UK as our construction partner.

Neil Pixley, Project Director for Bouygues UK on the Cambridge Children's Hospital project told us why he is passionate about bringing our vision for the first specialist children's hospital in the East of England to life.

Make sure to follow our journey as we share more news and updates about this milestone moment for the project. 🥳

👉 Find out more here: orlo.uk/Vi2o