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Christmas joy came early with Santa’s hospital visit

04 December 2024

Poorly patients staying at Oxford Children's Hospital enjoyed a visit from Santa after he flew in by helicopter to drop off more than 200 Christmas presents donated by local schools.…

Dedicated room for bereaved families opened at John Radcliffe Hospital

04 December 2024

Work to create a dedicated bereavement room for families following the sad loss of a baby has been completed at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The room, located on the Delivery…

Surgical hub at NOC wins recognition for meeting top clinical and operational standards

03 December 2024

The Surgical Hub at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), has been successfully accredited as an elective surgical hub delivering high standards…

Award-winning physiotherapist celebrated for ‘outstanding’ care

02 December 2024

A 'trailblazing' physiotherapist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has won an award in recognition of the care she has provided to a patient for over a decade.…

Shining stars celebrated at first Quarterly Staff Recognition event

29 November 2024

Thanking, celebrating and recognising colleagues and teams has never been more important in the NHS – effective recognition can make staff feel valued and engaged at work, enhance people's health…

First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

28 November 2024

An injection given during some asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by…

CQC national maternity survey results released

28 November 2024

Women and birthing people giving birth at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) in 2024 have had their say on the care they received. The Care Quality Commission's (CQC)…

One year on - positive impact of innovative hospital discharge programme revealed

22 November 2024

A programme that supports people in Oxfordshire to leave hospital more quickly to continue their recovery at home, has shown significant benefits for residents since its roll out last year.…

Patients give their views on urgent and emergency care

21 November 2024

Patients at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have shared their feedback as part of a national survey on the urgent and emergency care they received. The Care Quality…

Patient Experience: Limb-saving reconstruction surgery

19 November 2024

Kelly Lewis was admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital for amputation below the knee, following a severe bone infection that was further exacerbated and complicated by diabetes. Kelly fractured her…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases increase in children

18 November 2024

Health experts are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in children, with cases on the rise and further increases expected as temperatures drop.…

Oxford Kidney Unit expands use of shared haemodialysis care

15 November 2024

The Oxford Kidney Unit has massively increased the number of haemodialysis patients engaged in shared care, where patients are supported to take part in their own treatment. People receiving haemodialysis (HD) at…

Parent education workshops available for Oxfordshire families

12 November 2024

Parents-to-be can now attend free virtual education workshops provided by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The interactive online sessions, delivered by Parent Education Midwives, offer useful information about preparing for birth and…

Specialist Nurses advancing Lung Nodule management

08 November 2024

A dedicated nurse-led service at OUH is setting an example by delivering safe, effective and highly efficient patient-centred care, as evidenced by their consistently excellent performance over the last two…

Promoting Cycling to Work at OUH

07 November 2024

A pilot programme to help OUH staff members improve their cycling skills was recently underway at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Participants in the programme received six ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions provided…

Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running

01 November 2024

Patients attending the Horton General Hospital for hip fracture treatment can rest assured they're getting some of the best care as the Hip Fracture Team has once again been named…

OUH working to tackle bullying and harassment

30 October 2024

Chief Officers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have today publicised their plans to tackle bullying and harassment amongst staff. Terry Roberts, Chief People Officer at OUH, said:…

Mental health support offered to young patients with brain tumours at Oxford Children's Hospital

28 October 2024

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has joined forces with charity Tom's Trust to provide a new clinical psychology service for young patients facing a brain tumour diagnosis. Working in hospitals…

Renal nurse with special Ro subtype encourages others to donate blood

23 October 2024

A renal nurse at Oxford University Hospitals has been caring for patients while also making a life-saving impact through blood donation. After her successful first donation, Amino Ali discovered that…

OUH volunteers transform Churchill garden

21 October 2024

Volunteers are vital to Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), and we are always grateful for their contribution and support to help us deliver excellent compassionate care.  We have a significant number…