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OUH working to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace

17 March 2025

Chief Officers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have today publicised their plans to address sexual harassment. The Trust has launched a campaign to educate staff on what…

Update on Council of Governors election

17 March 2025

Following a fantastic response to our recent call for nominations for our governor vacancies, the Declaration of Results for each constituency is available on the UK Engage website. New governors will…

OUH Chief Executive Officer appointed to national NHS leadership role

17 March 2025

Professor Meghana Pandit, Chief Executive Officer of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), has been appointed as Co-National Medical Director – Secondary Care in the NHS Transformation Executive Team which will help…

New pre-eclampsia screening test for pregnant women

14 March 2025

A new screening test for pre-eclampsia launched at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) will pick up the condition sooner and could lead to healthier babies and pregnancies. All…

NHS Staff Survey results published

13 March 2025

The results of the NHS Staff Survey 2024 were published nationally today (Thursday 13 March) on the NHS Staff Survey website – our results are available via the 'View Local Results' link.…

3D tour of Newborn Care Unit launched

13 March 2025

An interactive 3D tour of the Oxford Newborn Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital has been launched, allowing parents and families to virtually explore the unit before their stay. Users can…

First NHS patient receives life-saving treatments from home-grown blood plasma at JR

06 March 2025

The first NHS patients in a generation have started to receive life-saving plasma from the blood of UK donors, thanks to a partnership between NHS Blood and Transplant and NHS…

Sean Woodcock, MP for Banbury, visits the Horton General Hospital

05 March 2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) welcomed Labour MP for Banbury Sean Woodcock to the Trust on Friday 28 February. Mr Woodcock met with members of the Trust Board…

Reducing nitrous oxide at the NOC

04 March 2025

The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) is the second hospital run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) to cut its greenhouse gas emissions after changing the way it delivers…

Network for rare immune condition set up

28 February 2025

A new NHS network aimed at sharing knowledge about a rare condition affecting the immune system has been created. This NHS rare disease collaborative network (RDCN) will play a key…

One-stop respiratory diagnostic service at OUH improving patient experience

26 February 2025

A pilot project at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is reducing waiting times for patients, as well as the need for multiple hospital visits.The breathlessness pathway is a one-stop diagnostic service…

Shared stories and smiles at Trust's second Quarterly Recognition Event

21 February 2025

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust was delighted to host the second of its Quarterly Recognition Events in the Oxford Hospitals Education Centre (OxHEC) on Monday 17 February. Among…

Success for first hernia 'super clinics'

18 February 2025

More than 400 patients attended outpatient appointments as part of two hernia 'super clinics' to help cut patient waiting times at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). Consultants, resident doctors, health support…

How Sharon and the team are working to get people home from hospital

13 February 2025

Meet Sharon Wells. She's our Discharge Matron at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). While she's based at the Horton General Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital, she works with teams across the…

New scheme aims to give boost to NMAHPPs’ research careers

12 February 2025

Six people have become the first OUH staff to take part in a new scheme to support nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacy staff and psychologist (NMAHPPs) in…

Patients’ Choice Award 2025 – last week to nominate!

10 February 2025

Members of the public and patients have until 12 midnight this Sunday 16 February to nominate a member of staff or a team who has gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care at…

Sobell House nurse wins Open University award for research

10 February 2025

An Oxford University Hospitals nurse who is researching the needs of carers of people nearing the end of life has been named The Open University Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and…

Oxfordshire bucks national trend as improvements to hospital discharge continue

04 February 2025

Oxfordshire's health and social care partners have reported a successful Christmas and new year period, as new programmes are beginning to take effect and reduce pressure on the system. At…

Net zero works at Oxford University Hospitals set to create a green future

31 January 2025

An ambitious multi-million pound net zero project at the John Radcliffe and Horton General hospitals, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), is a major step to creating…

OUH Ivy Lane staff accommodation officially opened

30 January 2025

A new development of key worker accommodation has been officially opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).  Tenants recently moved into the…