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Upcoming changes to blood test bookings at Horton

10 June 2024

A new way of booking blood test appointments at the Horton General Hospital is set to improve timings and efficiency in clinics. From Monday 15 July 2024 patients who need a routine…

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer announced

03 June 2024

Felicity Taylor-Drewe will take up the role of Chief Operating Officer of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in October 2024. Felicity is currently Chief Operating Officer at Great Western…

Horton project to reduce carbon emissions completed

23 May 2024

A projected 1,200 tonnes of carbon will be saved every year at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury following the completion of a decarbonisation and energy efficiency scheme. Insulation upgrades…

OUH responds to the Infected Blood Inquiry report

21 May 2024

The final report by the Infected Blood Inquiry was published on 20 May 2024. The Infected Blood Inquiry was established in 2017 to examine why men, women and children in…

Reducing the risk of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ during summer

17 May 2024

The local NHS is urging people with asthma to use their preventer inhalers in the build-up and during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of their condition getting worse. In addition,…

New Maternity Early Warning Score to be implemented across the NHS

16 May 2024

Researchers in Oxford have developed a new maternity early warning score that is derived from patient data. The new system, which is being rolled out across the English NHS, will…

Appointment of Deputy Chief Executive Officer announced

14 May 2024

Simon Crowther will take up the role of Deputy Chief Executive of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on Monday 30 September 2024. Simon is currently Chief Finance Officer and…

OUH nurses chosen for national research leadership programme

08 May 2024

Two nurses from Oxford University Hospitals have been appointed to a national programme aimed at fostering a culture of research amongst nurses and midwives. Dr Louise Strickland and Dr Clair…

More efficient ways to monitor patient vital signs developed in NHS hospitals

02 May 2024

Researchers have published the findings of a four-year study, looking at how often hospital patients should have their vital signs monitored by staff. The research, led by the University of…

Refurbishment project at Katharine House Hospice completed

30 April 2024

Patients and their families are set to benefit from an £982,000 upgrade at an Oxfordshire hospice. Katharine House Hospice in Banbury, which provides specialist care for adults with a life-limiting…

Risk-reducing treatment study for melanoma opens in Oxford

29 April 2024

An international clinical trial testing a novel cancer immunotherapy which may prevent skin cancer from recurring has opened in Oxford. Eligible patients are being asked if they wish to join…

Prestigious medal presented to OUH surgeon

22 April 2024

A Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons. Daljit Dhariwal,…

Banbury residents to be invited for lung health checks

10 April 2024

Lung checks are now available to people in Banbury as part of an NHS scheme which aims to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions, and save more lives. The Targeted…

Can antidepressant prevent depression following a traumatic brain injury?

05 April 2024

Researchers have launched a study to investigate whether a mild anti-depressant can reduce the incidence of depression following a traumatic brain injury. Up to 50% of people who suffer a…

Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer

04 April 2024

Around 5,000 people are to take part in a clinical trial to identify quick and accurate blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Dementias Platform UK…

Goodbye and thank you, Sarah!

27 March 2024

After nearly 30 years as a healthcare Chaplain in the NHS, the Revd Sarah Sewell, our Lead Chaplain, has retired. Sarah was one of the first women to be ordained…

Think which service you need this bank holiday weekend

27 March 2024

Patients and residents across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) are being urged to use the best NHS services for their needs as hospitals prepare for the busy Easter bank…

Recipients of BRC doctoral funding present PhD projects

26 March 2024

Six Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) nurses and allied health professionals who have received funding from NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have presented their PhD projects to their fellow awardees…

Enhanced pre-op assessment at OUH wins national prize

22 March 2024

An initiative to give patients more tailored support before hip and knee surgery has won a national prize. The project picked up the Bronze award in the Most Effective Contribution to…

NHS chiefs witness progress in stroke care on JR visit

21 March 2024

Advances in stroke care were highlighted during a visit to Oxford University Hospitals by Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England, and David Hargroves, National Clinical Director for…