111 is a free national service that works across the whole of the UK, Scotland and Wales. If you feel as though you need non-urgent medical attention, call 111 and get the help you need.

#Red4Research day brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research. At CUH we currently have over 750 research studies taking place, and every year around 200 new research studies are approved. Read about Research at CUH: www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-research/

Congratulations to Dr Katy Ritson, emergency medicine consultant and clinical director for acute services, and Yvette, healthcare support worker in the urgent treatment centre, who are two of our latest You Made a Difference award winners! www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/you-mad...

🌸Join garden designer Holly Johnston on a tour of the relocated RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bridgerton Garden, now on site just outside our Rosie Hospital. 🌸 A huge thank you to @netflix.com for making this happen! 🌼 Watch the full tour on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/noyuoJfn3Kc?... #Bridgerton

"I would like to thank Mr Melton and his team and also thank you to the D8 ward. His surgical and anaesthesia team were amazing to keep me so calm as I was going into surgery." A positive message can really make someone's day, say thank you via the ACT My Thank You appeal: orlo.uk/pCp9N

Regional PPE Showcase Week has started! Come & meet our public involvement teams until 2pm today at @royalpapworth.bsky.social & discover ways to help shape health research! Info on full programme 👉https://bit.ly/4kbJzxz @cuh.nhs.uk @cuhpartners.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @crukcamcentre.bsky.social

Over 100 children living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis got the chance to try their hands at being a scientist at the official launch of the Cambridge Centre for Children’s Gut Health. @cam.ac.uk www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/new-cam...

A new radiotherapy machine is set to be delivered to Cambridge University Hospitals, helping cancer patients receive faster treatment. The new system will be used to treat many complex cancers, including head, neck and gynaecological tumours. Read more: orlo.uk/4N8dv

Join CUH staff and colleagues on Saturday 07 June at the Carlton Arms in Arbury between 12–6pm! This event is part of the UPTURN study, focused on raising respiratory health awareness and research for our local community. Come along to find out how to improve your lung health! #GetInvolved

Our recent #MedicineforMembers talk was all about our virtual wards! Hear CUH Operations Manager, Andy Bailey, outline the meaning of a virtual ward and catch up on the full talk here: www.cuh.nhs.uk/news/medicin...

The National Learning Disabilities Improvement Standards Review: Family/Carer Survey provides insight into the experiences and opinions of those with learning disabilities who have accessed hospital care in the last year. Be sure to have your say by the 31st March! More information: orlo.uk/90atC

Geraldine, the world’s oldest person known to be living with the rare disease MSMD, today welcomed the announcement of an NHS rare disease collaborative network dedicated to sharing expertise on the condition. Read more about Geraldine's story here: orlo.uk/nIeQo

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧬 To celebrate, we're sharing a story from Specialist Biomedical Scientists, Milly Sparrow, who joined CUH 8 years ago after studying biomedical science at university 👩‍🔬 Read Milly's story: www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-people/m... #WomenInScience

📢 Stand as a Governor & represent your community! Shape the future of our hospitals & ensure local voices are heard. Briefing session: Monday 03 March from 1–2pm, MS Teams. Email [email protected] to register. Nominations: 24 February – 24 March at 5pm. bit.ly/4hfmic6

Yesterday was #WorldCancerDay! To celebrate World Cancer Day, along side others, we were at the Deakin centre providing important information for staff members. Really nice to see staff spending time together and socialising. #WCD2025 @crukcamcentre.bsky.social @cambcancer.bsky.social

The Secretary of State for Health & Social Care has confirmed that plans for the @cambcancer.bsky.social hospital can proceed! This world-class facility on @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social will benefit many patients. @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @cruk-ci.bsky.social #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer

Clinical embryologist, Leilan Ali, discussed embryo development, demonstrating the first 5-6 days of human life in 30 seconds during one of our recent #MedicineforMembers events. Hear from more Cambridge IVF experts by catching up on the full event here: orlo.uk/Z8uQH

We would like to thank the Cambridge Cats Protection for kindly donating this bronze sculpture by Laurence Broderick to the Hospital, which can now be enjoyed by the families who are frequently visiting the Campus! Can you guess where on Campus it is? #SmallThingsBigDifference

An amber cold health alert is in effect until Tuesday 14 January for the East of England. During the colder winter months, small things can make a big difference. You're not alone - help and support are always available. #SmallThingsBigDifference

We are seeing increased levels of infection in our hospitals. Please wash your hands with soap and water as you enter the building. Some bugs are tough to get rid of and hand sanitisers alone won’t work. Handwashing helps protect you, other patients, and our staff. #Safe

Don’t miss your chance to help inform positive change to cancer services 🤝 If you have received the #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey, be sure to have your say and help contribute to future improvements 💙 Find out more here: www.ncpes.co.uk

Help us to reduce the spread of infection in our hospitals. 👉 Visiting hours have reduced to 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00 for all inpatient areas including maternity. Keep up to date with our visiting policy here: orlo.uk/Ts3i9 #Safe #Kind

We have put additional measures in place to protect our patients and staff: Visiting hours have reduced to 11:00-20:00 for all inpatient areas, excluding maternity. Maximum of 2 visitors at a time. Both aged over 12. Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of infection.

Our Emergency Department is very busy right now. Please think carefully about where to go for treatment. Alternative services for urgent care can be found here: orlo.uk/iKHsS

We're celebrating a year on of our Surgical Movement Hub! Congratulations to the staff who have supported patients to receive: 425 hip replacements 408 knee replacements #SmallThingsBigDifference

Delighted that another two organisations have been accredited by our Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Scheme. Noble’s Hospital has achieved Level 2 accreditation and @cuhnhs.bsky.social has achieved Level 2 Commended accreditation & designated as a Centre of Excellence for #AMS.

The BEST4 Screening trial has welcomed its first participants. The trial funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and @nihr.bsky.social will find out if a capsule sponge test can screen for oesophageal cancer. @cuhnhs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social More ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/pill-th...

Our CEO, Roland Sinker, has led a new report, featured in the Financial Times, on how the NHS can lead global healthcare innovation. With £108.1bn life sciences turnover and world-class data, the UK has an opportunity to transform care and improve lives. orlo.uk/PAxU7

'The list of craft beers is updated at The Waterman; and the cooling chimneys at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are illuminated in thanks to the hospital’s staff during the pandemic' From April in my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space' with free UK shipping at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti....

Last night’s #CUHAnnualAwards were a brilliant celebration of excellence! Thank you to everyone who joined us, to Janine Machin from the BBC for hosting so brilliantly, and to Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust for funding the event. #CUHproud

Congratulations to Dr Joo Ern Ang, a member of our Ovarian Cancer Programme, and the oncology team for winning the @cuhnhs.bsky.social Public Choice Award at the #CUHAnnualAwards! 🎉

And that's a wrap from this year's #CUHAnnualAwards! What a year to celebrate - thank you once again to our wonderful staff and teams for all they have done for our patients this year, and to Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust for sponsoring tonight's festivities. #CUHProud

Congratulations to the pharmacy team who are the deserving winners of the Chief Executive's Award! They were were recognised for establishing a medicines delivery service, as well as making improvements to barcode administration and medicine tracking. #CUHAnnualAwards

Congratulations to Dr Joo Ern Ang and the oncology team for winning the Public Choice Award! This award, in partnership with Cambridge Independent, lets our community nominate those making an extraordinary impact at our hospitals. #CUHAnnualAwards

And the Excellent Award winner is .. Zoe Carter, ward clerk! She's led improvements in patient discharges, achieving increases in pre-12pm discharge rates with a new board tracking key updates that might affect a patient being able to leave. Congratulations Zoe! #CUHAnnualAwards

Congratulations to the N2 Ward Team who have won the Kind Award at the 2024 #CUHAnnualAwards. The ward was nominated for providing exceptional care to a frail, elderly patient facing language barriers. Well done to this outstanding team!

Tonight we recognise the outstanding contribution of Mike More, Trust Chair, over the past decade with a special You Made a Difference Award. Thank you, Mike, for your extraordinary contribution to CUH. #CUHAnnualAwards

The Chair's Award has been presented to Ward D2 & supporting teams! 🎉 Our Trust Chair, Mike More, nominated these teams for their outstanding example of working effectively & collaboratively in the best interests of our patients. A huge congratulations to everyone involved! 💙

Our winner of the Safe Award in the 2024 #CUHAnnualAwards is Principal Clinical Scientist, Baljinder Matharu! ⭐ Baljinder was nominated for improving patient outcomes, empowering her team & enhancing the overall quality and reliability of genomic services. Congratulations!🎉

Security Officer, Martyn Grass, has been awarded the 2024 Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust Award for all his work raising awareness of ACT and supporting our hospitals 24/7, every day of the year 💙 Thank you, Martyn, for going above & beyond and congratulations on your big win! 🌟 #CUHAnnualAwards

A huge congratulations to the F6 ward team, who have won the Together Award at the 2024 #CUHAnnualAwards 🥳 The team have been praised for their skills in caring for older adults, demonstrating an abundance of patience, resilience and compassion. A well-deserved triumph! 💙

The stage is set and the incredible Janine Machin from BBC Look East is hosting our #CUHAnnualAwards! We’re celebrating extraordinary achievements tonight. Stay tuned for highlights and winners. Thank you to our charity Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust for funding this wonderful evening.

Hello world! It's our first ever Bluesky post and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick things off than by sharing our #CUHAnnualAwards. Tonight we celebrate our brilliant staff for their hard work and care. Follow the evening as we share the winners and moments from the night! #CUHProud