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Personalised care helps patients prepare for and recover from cancer surgery

12 March 2026

Patients about to undergo cancer surgery are getting individually tailored support at a community gym to help them prepare physically and mentally. This aligns with one of the key priorities…

Specialist tumour service expanded at the Horton

11 March 2026

An expanded service for patients with soft tissue and bone tumours is now operating at the Horton General Hospital, providing local residents with faster access to specialist diagnosis and treatment.…

Consultant honoured with Europe’s highest Interventional Radiology award

10 March 2026

Dr Raman Uberoi, a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), has received international recognition for his outstanding contributions to interventional radiology, as well as his…

OUH receives over £1m for vital research equipment

09 March 2026

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has received more than £1 million to fund state-of-the-art equipment to expand its research capabilities. The funding was awarded after a competitive process by the National…

Hundreds attend NHS Career Café and Apprenticeship event at John Radcliffe Hospital

07 March 2026

More than 350 young people, parents, teachers and career changers attended another successful NHS Careers Café and Apprenticeship event hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) on Monday…

OUH leading the way with innovative integration of psychological medicine into cancer care

06 March 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the few hospitals in the world to integrate psychological medicine directly into their clinical cancer pathways. In the oncology clinics…

Martha's Rule launched at OUH

02 March 2026

An initiative that gives patients, their loved ones, carers and staff 24-hour access to an urgent review when there are concerns about a patient’s worsening condition has officially launched at…

OUH Case Study of Rare Infection Showcases Life-Saving Teamwork and Innovation

28 February 2026

This Rare Disease Day, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is proud to share the remarkable clinical case that has been published as a Grand Round Case in The…

Patient experience highlights impact of early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer

27 February 2026

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and Oxfordshire patient Matt Carter – who is marking 10 years since his treatment at the Churchill Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS…

Statement: National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

26 February 2026

Simon Crowther, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We would like to thank the families and staff members who have spoken honestly and openly…

OUH opens its first CAR-T therapy trial for multiple myeloma

24 February 2026

The first OUH patient has been recruited in a new clinical trial using a cutting-edge form of immunotherapy for patients with the blood cancer, multiple myeloma. This treatment, CAR T-cell…

Mum gives birth to baby boy following womb transplant, thanks to pioneering research programme

24 February 2026

A woman in her early thirties has become just the second person in the UK to give birth following a womb transplant – and the first following a transplant from…

Successful AVT pilot at OUH shows promising results for staff and patients

23 February 2026

A successful pilot of Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has shown clear benefits for reducing administrative workload and improving the working lives of…

Midwife honoured for safeguarding mother and children from abuse

18 February 2026

A midwife at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been recognised with a DAISY Award after her compassionate and decisive actions enabled a mother and her children facing…

Identifying fake vaccines and insulin using hospital analysers

17 February 2026

Researchers at the University of Oxford, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and their collaborators have demonstrated that hospital analysers can be used to identify fake liquid medical products. The…

Embers of Care exhibition shines a light on internationally educated OUH colleagues

13 February 2026

A striking new exhibition celebrating the stories, strength and contributions of internationally educated NHS staff is now on display at the John Radcliffe Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH)…

OUH renews Veteran Aware status following successful one‑year review

13 February 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has successfully passed its one‑year review as a Veteran Aware Trust, reaffirming the organisation’s ongoing commitment to improving care and access for the…

Charities fund specialist breast pumps

12 February 2026

Four hospital-grade breast pumps have been funded to support breastfeeding on the Postnatal Ward and Transitional Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The specialist pumps are designed for medical…

New clean energy upgrades to help cut bills at Oxford University Hospitals

06 February 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from new funding to install clean energy upgrades, helping to reduce energy bills. The government announced on Thursday 5 February that eighty-two…

Alex Kingston thanks OUH teams on BBC Radio 5 Live for 'compassionate, excellent care'

04 February 2026

Actress Alex Kingston has publicly thanked two Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) clinicians — for the "warm, sensitive and incredible care" she received during treatment for womb cancer.…