Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

24/04/2026

Struggling with your mental health can be incredibly isolating.

If you're feeling low or finding it difficult to manage your mental health, it's really important that you know you are not alone and that you understand what service is right for your needs.

There is a whole range of local and national services available to offer their support. Don't hesitate to reach out 💙🧠

For more information, visit https://orlo.uk/RyFCR

24/04/2026

Patient self-booking and earlier appointment offers via MyChart

We are gradually introducing new features in our MyChart patient portal – used by almost 400,000 of our patients - to give patients more control over their outpatient appointment bookings at our hospitals. Through MyChart patients will be able to choose from available appointment slots to book their appointments 6-8 weeks before they are due to be seen in clinic, and may also receive offers of an earlier appointment slot should a suitable one become available.

Patients without MyChart will continue to be contacted by telephone or email about appointment bookings or earlier appointments becoming available.

Find more details on our website here: https://orlo.uk/6uXoY

21/04/2026

This week we welcomed the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire for a briefing focused on the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project; an important opportunity to share progress, vision, and impact to date.

The event featured a tour of the Breast Unit, a visit to the site of the future hospital, and engagement with clinicians, researchers, operational teams, and patient representatives.

With construction anticipated from 2027, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will combine world‑leading research with clinical care in a single setting, accelerating improvements in diagnosis, treatment and survival for people with cancer.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/hB1qz

21/04/2026

Do you know about Martha’s rule?

You know your child better than anyone, let us know if you have any concerns about their condition while they are in our hospital.

You can contact our Call for Concern team: https://orlo.uk/P2a2L

21/04/2026

We constantly review our visiting policies depending on levels of infection at the hospital.

Thank you for supporting us in keeping our hospitals safe.

Check our visiting policies on our website before visiting: https://orlo.uk/7JKhJ

20/04/2026

The virtual ward brings high-quality, safe care to patients in their own homes. Our team of nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and administrators use video calls, home visits, and wearable technology to monitor health, manage symptoms, and provide 24/7 support 💻🏡

If you or a loved one are referred to the virtual ward, you can receive care that helps you recover at home whilst helping the hospital with earlier discharges.

20/04/2026

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17/04/2026

🩸 Had a blood test request from your hospital clinician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, or your GP?

You can now book your appointment at Ely Community Diagnostic Centre online. No need to call.

📄 Bring the printed blood test form from your GP
❌ This service is not for anyone under 18 or without an appointment
📲 Scan the QR code provided by the GP
📅 Or book online: https://orlo.uk/RRI3w

A quicker and easier way to get it done.

16/04/2026

Catch Professor Fiona Gilbert, CUH academic radiologist, and David Bateson, a member of our Patient Advisory Group, on The Big Picture Podcast released this week!

They discuss potential benefits and pitfalls of using AI in cancer care, the importance of early detection and screening, and how research is changing the story of cancer.

Want to find out more about advancements in cancer care?

The latest edition of The Big Picture podcast by Ipsos in the UK features Professor Fiona Gilbert, Academic Radiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust alongside David Bateson, a member of the Patient Advisory Group.

Together they explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of using AI in cancer care, the importance of early detection and screening, and how research is changing the story of cancer.

They also discuss:
🏥 The need for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
⚕️The importance of collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry.
🔬How embedding research within the new hospital will create new opportunities for both clinicians and patients.

🎧 Listen here: https://orlo.uk/HX4vs

16/04/2026

New research with CUH Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald published in Nature strengthens the evidence that Barrett’s oesophagus is a key precursor to the most common form of oesophageal cancer.

Why does this matter? Because it reinforces the value of early detection. Tools like the capsule sponge, which she is helping to develop, can identify Barrett’s oesophagus earlier- helping to prevent many cases of cancer before they develop. The new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital hospital will build on early detection as a key component to cancer treatment.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/3nUfl

16/04/2026

Thrilled to see CUH's first academic consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Ayesha Noorani, featured by Nature Index from Nature , as one of four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research.

Read the piece here: https://orlo.uk/p27G5

And learn about Ayesha's story here: https://orlo.uk/pFkRk

15/04/2026

Researchers in Cambridge have found evidence linking genetic changes that occur throughout our lives to autoimmune diseases, where cells from the immune system attack healthy cells.

The study published today in Nature , reveals how somatic mutations - genetic mutations that occur throughout our lives - contribute to autoimmune diseases in the thyroid gland.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/AqnrU

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