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CQC Inspection of Maternity Services at the Horton today, Monday 23 October

23 October 2023

A team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are conducting a planned inspection of our Horton maternity services starting today. At their request, we have also contacted all…

'Team Oxfordshire' ready to tackle winter pressures

17 October 2023

As we prepare for the busy winter months, health and social care professionals across Oxfordshire are building on their experience of working together throughout the year and during previous winters.…

‘Shining star’ recognised with charity award

09 October 2023

A Senior Health Play Specialist from Oxford Children’s Hospital, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital and part of Oxford University Hospitals, has been named as 'Health Play Specialist of the…

Oxford named Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence

06 October 2023

The University of Oxford has been designated a Centre of Excellence in Focused Ultrasound, thanks in part to the facilities and expertise located at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation…

Update on industrial action at OUH

28 September 2023

This article is from Thursday 28 September 2023 - the situation may change with time. For the second time since the latest set of NHS strikes started in 2022, Junior…

Success for OUH staff at local research awards

25 September 2023

The excellent work of several Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) researchers has been recognised at the annual NIHR Local Clinical Research Networks Thames Valley Health Research Awards. Doctors, nurses and other…

Topping out ceremony at Ivy Lane flats

25 September 2023

Staff accommodation on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), moved a step closer to completion with a 'topping out' ceremony to celebrate…

Oxford Stroke Unit among first in England to hit key target

25 September 2023

The Stroke Unit at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is among the first in the country to hit an NHS target for a life-changing treatment. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) can reduce disability…

Organ donor memorial unveiled at OUH

25 September 2023

A specially-commissioned glass artwork memorial to people who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation has been officially unveiled at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.…

Study highlights key role of primary care in women's health

19 September 2023

A study by Oxford researchers has outlined the valuable role the primary care system can play in supporting women's health needs. The research was carried out against the backdrop of…

Sharing the gift of life this Organ Donation Week

18 September 2023

People are being urged to talk to their loved ones about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant.…

An update on industrial action at OUH

18 September 2023

This article is from Monday 18 September 2023 - the situation may change with time. For the first time since the latest set of NHS strikes started last year, junior…

New equipment and facilities at A&E to improve patient experience

14 September 2023

Emergency Departments at the John Radcliffe and Horton General hospitals have both been updated with new facilities to improve people's experiences when they are in hospital. The improvements at the…

Adult inpatient survey: what adults say about their time in our hospitals

12 September 2023

Patients continue to rate their experience of care at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) following the publication of the Adult Inpatient Survey 2022. A total of 547 adults…

People urged to stay safe and well in September heat

05 September 2023

Temperatures are set to reach the high twenties in Oxfordshire this week, so we are sharing some advice on how to stay safe and well in the heat. The UK…

OUH Annual Public Meeting and Members' Meeting

05 September 2023

Members of the public, patients and staff at Oxford University Hospitals are invited to attend the Oxford University Hospitals Annual Public Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023.…

Transitional Care Unit opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital

29 August 2023

A new unit where mothers can be with their babies, who need extra care after birth, has opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The Transitional Care Unit (TCU), based on…

An update on industrial action by consultants at OUH

23 August 2023

This article is from Wednesday 23 August 2023 - the situation may change with time. Hospital consultants – including those at OUH – are taking industrial action from 7am on Thursday…

First womb transplant performed in the UK

23 August 2023

After more than 25 years of research, a team has performed the first womb transplant in the UK, giving a woman who was born without a functioning womb the possibility…

Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson's disease

22 August 2023

Scientists using data from eye scans have identified markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation.  This is the first time…