Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

27/03/2026

Recently, we were delighted to unveil a new artwork installation in the teenage room on Mel’s Ward at Oxford Children's Hospital, which was kindly funded by our wonderful friends at Play2Give.

The project was inspired by Mel’s Ward nurses, who shared how much a brighter, more colourful space would mean to the young patients.

Play2Give founder and long-time friend of the charity, Andy Baker, knows first-hand what it’s like to be a teenager in hospital, after spending time recovering from brain surgery when he was younger.

At the time, the Oxford Children’s Hospital was still being built, and this spurred on his many years of support since then.

Speaking about the project, he said, “We didn’t have Mel’s Ward or anything specially designed for teens when I was in hospital, and I found it pretty uninspiring. So, I know just how special it is to have an environment that is especially adapted. I am in awe of the new design - and I love the palette of colours.”

Play2Give has also kindly funded an Echo Probe for the department, which works to create
real-time images of the heart’s structure and function. Thank you for all your continued support. 💖

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

Two of the Schuman family have experienced life‑saving kidney transplants at the Churchill.

Brothers Jeremy and Christopher are the latest members of six siblings to undergo living donor kidney transplantation, with Christopher donating his kidney to Jeremy nearly 15 years after their youngest brother, Philip, donated his kidney to their sister, Susan.

The four siblings have now shared their remarkable story of love, legacy, and exceptional care at OUH. They say their shared experience reflects not only the strength of their family bond, but the exceptional kidney transplant care at OUH.

Thank you to our Renal Transplant teams for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to delivering outstanding care, which makes stories like this possible. 💙

Read more in our news story. Link in the comments. ⬇️

25/03/2026

📢 As part of our Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, we’ve replaced the Main Entrance at the JR with new fast action air lock doors.

The new entrance will:
✔ conserve energy and reduce heat loss
✔ improve temperature control in the Welcome Centre and Level 2 corridor
✔ create a more comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff

The previous fire door, which served as the temporary main entrance for several years, will now be fully repaired and used only in emergencies.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in delivering this important project 💙🌍

25/03/2026

A new nature-themed artwork along the corridor leading to our Neonatal Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital is bringing more ‘comfort’ and ‘positivity’ for families.

Funded by SSNAP (Support for the Sick Newborn and their Parents), the refreshed space creates a more welcoming and reassuring environment for parents on their way to see their babies.

The vinyl features a meadow like scene with acorns, blossom and daffodils running along the corridor walls. Purple butterflies appear throughout as a gentle tribute to babies from pregnancies with more than one baby who were sadly unable to survive.

One parent said: “It looks beautiful and makes the corridor so uplifting. It may seem like a small thing, but for parents like me who walk down the corridor every day and spend most of the day inside the unit, it is a lovely way to brighten your day and give you a small boost of positivity.”

Thank you to SSNAP for bringing comfort and colour to the corridor.

Find out more via our website – link in the comments.

24/03/2026

We were delighted on Monday this week to hold another Quarterly Recognition Event, celebrating staff nominated by colleagues through our Staff Recognition Hub.

Gathering for lunch in the John Radcliffe Hospital's Oxford Hospitals Education Centre (OxHEC) were nominees from all backgrounds and Trust services, recognised for a wide variety of reasons.

There were also awards for 'Reporting Excellence', and for 'Long Service' - Trust staff whose dedication has led to many years working on behalf of patients in Oxford.

Talking with nominees over lunch, and handing out the framed certificates afterwards, were OUH Chief People Officer Terry Roberts, Chief Operating Officer Felicity Taylor-Drewe and Chief Estates and Facilities Officer Lisa Hofen.

Terry Roberts ended the presentation with warm congratulations to all involved, and a reminder to staff throughout the Trust that they can nominate their colleagues for recognition.

"It only takes a few moments to nominate your fellow team members via our Staff Recognition Hub on the intranet: you could really make someone's day. We have all types of Staff Recognition - Instant, Monthly, Quarterly - plus our Annual Staff Recognition Awards event. So, don't delay, nominate today!"

Congratulations to everyone who was celebrated on Monday; a big thank you to Chamberlain Dunn, the organisers, and once again to Oxford Hospitals Charity and their donors and fundraisers for their unwavering support.

For more about some of the people being celebrated at the event, take a look at our website - link in first comment.

24/03/2026

Well done to all! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♂️‍➡️

20/03/2026

Congratulations to the Thames Valley and Surrey Secure Data Environment (TVS SDE) team for being highly commended at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026 ✨

📰 https://thamesvalleyandsurreyhealthandcaredata.nhs.uk/thames-valley-and-surrey-sde-highly-commended-at-the-hsj-partnership-awards-2026/

A health data research programme serving the Thames Valley and Surrey has been named as a finalist for a prestigious national award.

The Thames Valley and Surrey Secure Data Environment (TVS SDE) is shortlisted in the Data Integration Project of the Year category at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026, which celebrate outstanding collaboration between NHS organisations and industry partners.

Developed in partnership between OUH, Telefónica Tech and Starlight Consulting, the TVS SDE is a secure, ethical platform that enables researchers and healthcare professionals to access NHS data safely and responsibly.

This helps support new research, improve patient care and drive innovation across the region.

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

There’s another way to contact your GP practice, by simply sending your symptoms and requests through their website or the NHS App.

Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it.

For more info ➡️ nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all colleagues, volunteers, patients, visitors, and everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, blessed, and joyful 💙