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New artwork brings colour and comfort to families visiting Neonatal Unit

25 March 2026

Families and staff have welcomed the installation of a new nature-themed artwork along the corridor leading to the Neonatal Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Funded by the charity SSNAP…

Spring sunshine and warm hearts at Quarterly Recognition Event

24 March 2026

Oxford University Hospitals was delighted on Monday 23 March 2026 to hold another Quarterly Recognition Event, celebrating Trust staff nominated by colleagues through our Staff Recognition Hub. Gathering for lunch…

Health data research programme highly commended

20 March 2026

A health data research programme serving the Thames Valley and Surrey has been highly commended at a national awards ceremony. The Thames Valley and Surrey Secure Data Environment (TVS SDE)…

OUH Chair appointed to new regional NHS role

20 March 2026

Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, who has been Chair of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) since April 2019, will be stepping down from the Trust Board on Tuesday 31 March following his…

Statement on the MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Report

12 March 2026

MBRRACE-UK has today (Thursday 12 March 2026) published its latest national report on perinatal mortality, which relates to babies born in 2024. The report shows that Oxford University Hospitals' stillbirth…

Green Nephrology programme cutting waste

12 March 2026

A staff‑led initiative across dialysis units run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is making treatment more sustainable. The Green Nephrology programme, developed by staff at the Oxford Kidney…

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…