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Greener inhaler use cuts carbon emissions across OUH

26 May 2026
A shift towards lower‑carbon inhalers has helped cut carbon emissions at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), supporting the wider NHS ambition to reach net zero and reducing the…
Woman holding an inhaler beside other inhalers, with green garden foliage in the background.

Celebrating dementia-friendly spaces for patients

22 May 2026
Patients and staff at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) are benefiting from two newly refurbished dementia-friendly spaces at the John Radcliffe Hospital, thanks to support from Oxford Hospitals Charity. The Quiet…
Healthcare staff hold a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting event in a hospital room.

Sebbie runs 5k a day to say thank you

21 May 2026
This May, eleven-year-old Sebbie Harris is running 5km every day to say thank you to the teams at the John Radcliffe who saved his life. Sebbie, from Farnham Common, became…
A child in a red T-shirt holds a large circular 'Oxford Hospitals Charity' banner

Surgeon receives national award

20 May 2026
A consultant vascular surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has been recognised with a distinguished award in British surgery, acknowledging her work to improve safety and fairness across the profession.…
Three people pose on a stage; the centre person in a red academic gown holds the award, flanked by two others in formal and ceremonial attire.

Staff Recognition Awards 2026 finalists: Jason Rigby

18 May 2026
Congratulations to all teams, individual members of staff, volunteers and fundraisers who were nominated for the OUH Staff Recognition Awards 2026, and thank you to everyone who took the time…
A conductor leading a large choir performing on stage inside a church

Kitten Scanner helping reduce anxiety for children

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…

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