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OUH Celebrates Nursing and Midwifery Workforce at a Trustwide Event

12 May 2026

More than 300 staff members and partner organisations came together in person and virtually to celebrate the professions of nursing and midwifery across Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). The celebration event…

A group of healthcare staff holding flags from different countries across the world

OUH among most improved NHS trusts for urgent and emergency care

12 May 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is among the most improved NHS trusts in England for urgent and emergency care (UEC) performance in 2025/26. Thanks to the continued dedication…

Supporting an extra 1,000 patients living with osteoporosis avoid fractures

11 May 2026

NHS Trusts across the Thames Valley, including at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), have saved £1.5m and avoided nearly 2,000 bed days by introducing nurse-led Fracture Liaison Services. This consistent model…

Group of NHS staff standing together in front of a presentation slide celebrating the BOB Fracture Liaison Service

Mental Health Midwives Service enhances support for families across Oxfordshire

07 May 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is marking Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May 2026, by raising awareness of postpartum psychosis, a rare but…

Nine healthcare workers in purple shirts hold matching balloons outside a “Maternity and Newborn Care Services” entrance.

Improved 600 bus service for the Churchill Hospital

03 May 2026

Patients, visitors and staff travelling to and from the Churchill Hospital can now benefit from an enhanced bus service designed to make access to the site easier and more convenient.…

Welcome sign to the main entrance of the Churchill Hospital

Kitten Scanner helps children having scans

01 May 2026

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is using a new child-friendly tool to help reduce fear and anxiety for children having vital diagnostic scans in hospital. The equipment, known as a 'kitten…

A member of hospital staff kneels beside a child‑friendly miniature MRI scanner known as a “kitten scanner” in a hospital play room. The small scanner is positioned on the floor, with a screen on the wall showing a cartoon animation designed to explain an MRI scan to children.

Staff Recognition Awards finalists announced

27 April 2026

More than 1,900 nominations were received for the OUH Staff Recognition Awards 2026 – congratulations to all teams, individual members of staff, volunteers, and fundraisers who were nominated, and thank…

OUH delivers another successful ‘Super Surgery Day’

24 April 2026

Another successful ‘Super Surgery Day’ has taken place at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Nine endocrine surgery procedures were carried out in a single theatre by a specialist…

A group of medical professionals in blue surgical scrubs and caps stand together in a brightly lit operating room. Overhead surgical lights and medical equipment are visible.

Improvements to maternity outpatient clinic at the Horton General Hospital now complete

24 April 2026

A £115,000 redevelopment project to improve the maternity outpatient clinic at the Horton General Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has now been completed. The project represents…

OUH expands cardio-oncology project as part of major European initiative

20 April 2026

An Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) expert is playing a key role in a major European project looking at how innovative medical and digital technologies can improve the early detection of…

Ukrainian clinicians enjoy ‘valuable’ learning during visit

17 April 2026

Two Ukrainian clinicians have reflected on their time at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), sharing insights from a visit focused on trauma care, teamwork and long term joint…

Three healthcare professionals wearing green surgical scrubs in a clinical setting, with medical equipment in the background.

OUH healthcare professionals’ research career pathway boosted with new Clinical Lectureships

13 April 2026

Four Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) health and care professionals have become the first to be awarded a new Academic Clinical Lectureship, to be based in the Oxford University Clinical Academic…

Maternity staff receive national NHS awards

13 April 2026

Two Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) have received national NHS England recognition for their outstanding contribution to infant feeding support for new parents. Maddy Ellison and…

Eleven NHS staff stand together in a meeting room, wearing clinical uniforms. One person (Jasmin) holds a certificate in the centre of the group. Oxford University Hospitals branding and bunting are displayed behind them.

Health services this Easter

01 April 2026

There is a range of local health services available over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Please choose well. Emergency Departments (A&E) and 999Emergency Departments and 999 are for life threatening…

Industrial action at OUH

31 March 2026

This article is from Tuesday 31 March 2026 – the situation may change with time. People in Oxfordshire are being urged to choose services appropriately during the upcoming period of…

Patient and Visitor information on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) across OUH

31 March 2026

At the end of 2025, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) introduced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) across staff and visitor car parks at three of its main hospital…

Decorative with text: Car park monitored by ANPR systems

Patient praises youth worker for life‑changing support after years of major surgery

27 March 2026

A patient who has undergone multiple major surgeries has said he "wouldn’t be the person I am today" without the "brilliant" support of an Oxford University Hospitals youth worker. Waqar…

A patient (Waqar) and an OUH member of staff (Daley) shaking hands against a plain background

Siblings share two kidney donations at the Churchill Hospital

25 March 2026

Two of the Schuman family have experienced life‑saving kidney transplants at the Churchill Hospital. Brothers Jeremy and Christopher are the latest members of six siblings to undergo living donor kidney…

New artwork brings colour and comfort to families visiting Neonatal Unit

25 March 2026

Families and staff have welcomed the installation of a new nature-themed artwork along the corridor leading to the Neonatal Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Funded by the charity SSNAP…

A group of staff members stand together in a hospital corridor decorated with nature-themed wall art. The person in the centre cuts a ceremonial ribbon.

Spring sunshine and warm hearts at Quarterly Recognition Event

24 March 2026

Oxford University Hospitals was delighted on Monday 23 March 2026 to hold another Quarterly Recognition Event, celebrating Trust staff nominated by colleagues through our Staff Recognition Hub. Gathering for lunch…