Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

11/03/2026

Have you been thinking about stopping smoking?

Here are some top tips for you on :

📅Set a date you want to quit: Pick a stress-free day within the next two weeks and commit to it.

🩹Use stop smoking aids: Ni****ne Replacement Therapy (NRT) like patches, spray, or gum can increase your chance of succeeding.

🙆‍♀️Manage cravings (The 4 Ds):

- Delay (it will pass)
- Drink water
- Distract yourself
- Deep breathe

🧼Clean Your Space: Get rid of ci******es, ashtrays, and lighters to remove temptation.

🏋️Stay Active: Even a 5-minute walk or stretch can reduce the urge to smoke.

💙Think positively - If you have a cigarette, don't give up. Reflect on what went wrong and try again.

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/find-your-local-stop-smoking-service/ to learn more and find your local stop smoking service.

11/03/2026

How long do you think it takes for a sample from our Emergency Department to reach our blood sciences lab?

Would you believe us if we told you it takes just 34 seconds? This is thanks to a new direct route in our Pneumatic Tube System (air‑powered tube network), which is a 75% faster journey that’s already speeding up patient care.

To mark Healthcare Science Week, Chief Medical Officer Dr Sue Broster visited the lab to hear how giving our ED its own direct route has eased pressure across our hospitals, cutting overall system load by around 25% and improving performance for everyone who relies on the service.

Healthcare sciences are the engine behind fast, accurate diagnosis, turning complex laboratory processes into timely clinical decisions that directly improve patient outcomes at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

10/03/2026

As part of routine patient care, under Martha's Rule, all inpatients should expect to be asked two questions every day:

How are you feeling?

How are you feeling compared to when you were last asked?

The answers to these questions will be documented and action can be taken if needed.

If you have any concerns about yours or your loved one's condition, you can contact our Call for Concern team: https://orlo.uk/AcVfP

10/03/2026

It was amazing to see so many people show up to support at the Cambridge half marathon!

Did you miss it? Sign up for next years race now! https://act4addenbrookes.org.uk/cambridgehalf/

10/03/2026

🚨 A stroke is a medical emergency. Act FAST. 🚨

Around 100,000 people in the UK have a stroke every year. Quick action can save lives and reduce long-term disability, but many people still don’t recognise the signs or call for help in time.

Remember FAST:

Face - drooping on one side
Arms - weakness or unable to raise
Speech - slurred or confused
Time - call 999 immediately

10/03/2026

To help us prevent the spread of infection at our hospitals, please wash your hands with soap and water as you enter the building.

Some bugs, like norovirus, are tough to get rid of and hand sanitisers alone won’t work.

Handwashing helps protect you, other patients, and our staff.

10/03/2026

Before visiting our hospitals, please take a moment to check our visiting policy: https://orlo.uk/lEFad

If you’re feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms, please stay home until you’re better.

Thankyou for helping us keep our hospitals safe 💙

09/03/2026

We are working with patients and families to develop a new ward to care for people in hospital at the end of their lives.

Come to a listening session and tell us what matters most to you when you, or someone you love, is dying.

Time and date: Monday 23rd March 2026, arrive from 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start, finishing at 12 noon

Venue: The listening session will be held at a fully accessible community venue in north Cambridge.

Booking is essential, as places are limited.

https://orlo.uk/uOfbp

08/03/2026

On we’re proud to spotlight one of our latest You Made a Difference winners!

Surya Layton has been part of the CUH team since June 2010, when she joined as a part-time phlebotomist at the Rosie Blood Test department. Over the years, her work has expanded, she now splits her time between the Glucose Tolerance Testing Clinic, supporting pregnant women, and the Oncology Blood Test department.

Two very different settings, but in both of them, Surya brings exactly the same thing: a gentleness and calmness that makes a real difference to the people she looks after.

Congratulations to Surya for winning one of our You Made a Difference awards this month!

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

07/03/2026

Congratulations to David Ayeni, Senior Building Officer, Minor Works Team, who was one of two You Made a Difference awards this month! Look out on our socials for our second winner tomorrow.

David Ayeni joined the Minor Works team in April 2022 as a Project Manager. Within seven months, he had been promoted to Senior Building Officer. That kind of progression tells you something about David, but it doesn’t tell you everything.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/IPHT7

06/03/2026

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/uLsOK

06/03/2026

Proud to celebrate Dr Louise Allen and the impact she continues to make across clinical care, innovation and entrepreneurship as we approach . 👏

For we are celebrating Dr. Louise Allen, Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Affiliated Associate Professor at University of Cambridge and Founder of Cambridge Medical Innovation Ltd.

Louise’s journey in clinical medicine reflects the unique challenges many women in this field face. Balancing patient care, family responsibilities and personal ambitions often feels like spinning plates, but it was only after her children had left school that Louise embarked on her innovation journey.

She founded Cambridge Medical Innovation Ltd, a company focused on developing solutions to improve flow and efficiency in NHS ophthalmology services.

She is also passionate about supporting fellow female founders. With women-led start-ups receiving just 2-3% of venture capital, despite often outperforming male-founded businesses, she urges aspiring entrepreneurs to seek mentorship and consider the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme for guidance and support - https://nhscep.com/.

Come along to the Careers Fair on Wednesday 11 March - link in comments.

Join our on (IP) on Thursday 26 March, featuring two female speakers sharing their expertise - link in comments.