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Service redesign more than halves waiting list for specialist care in six months

16 September 2026

A major redesign of the Lower Gastrointestinal (LGI) Physiology Service at the Churchill Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), has significantly reduced waiting times, and improved the patient experience…

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New digital X-ray room opens at Horton General Hospital

10 September 2026

Patients at the Horton General Hospital will benefit from new imaging technology and specialist examinations following the opening of a new digital X-ray room.Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH)…

Patient Values Survey and Patient Workshops

09 September 2026

'Your voice. Your values.' is a big conversation with OUH patients, the communities which we serve, and our staff to help shape our shared values for the future.How can you…

Oxford University Hospitals Neonatal Services rated ‘Good’ by the CQC

09 September 2026

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published a report following an inspection of Neonatal Services run by Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, which…

Vaccination during pregnancy offers vital protection for mothers and babies

08 September 2026

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Staff get first look at new Surgical Elective Centre at John Radcliffe Hospital

08 September 2026

Nearly 800 Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) staff visited the new Surgical Elective Centre (SEC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Monday 7 September, as part of a special staff open…

OUH carry out successful rare life-changing pancreas procedure on one of the UK's youngest patients

08 September 2026

A seven-year-old boy from Oxfordshire has become one of the youngest children in the UK to undergo a highly specialised pancreas procedure at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), helping him regain…

OUH Annual Public Meeting, incorporating the Annual Members' Meeting

01 September 2026

Members of the public, patients and staff at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust are invited to attend the Oxford University Hospitals Annual Public Meeting, which is also the…

Patients continue to rate care highly in latest inpatient survey

26 August 2026

Patients have scored Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) highly for privacy, dignity and trust in their doctors in the national Adult Inpatient Survey, published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).A total…

OUH launches Operation Cavell to protect staff from violence and abuse

25 August 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is taking decisive action to tackle violence and abuse against its staff by partnering with Thames Valley Police to bring a national campaign…

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Eye care team cuts waste and costs

24 August 2026

A more sustainable approach to delivering eye injections used to treat sight-threatening conditions is helping Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) reduce waste and save money, while maintaining high standards of patient…

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‘Your voice. Your values.’ – help shape our new OUH values

24 August 2026

Today (Monday 24 August) marks the launch of ‘Your voice. Your values.’ – a big conversation with OUH patients, the communities which we serve, and our staff to help shape…

NHS England Chief Executive Officer visits OUH

21 August 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) welcomed Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive Officer at NHS England, to the Trust on Monday 17 August.He met with members of the Trust…

Ribbon cut on redeveloped maternity outpatient department at Horton General Hospital

20 August 2026

Chief Officers, maternity staff, and estates colleagues came together recently to cut the ribbon on the redeveloped and improved maternity outpatient department at the Horton General Hospital, part of Oxford…

£8 million invested in Women's Centre improvements

20 August 2026

Women, babies and families receiving care at the Women's Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital will benefit from improved clinical environments, enhanced patient safety and greater service resilience as part…

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Churchill Hospital celebrates 5,000 robotic surgery cases

19 August 2026

Teams at the Churchill Hospital came together recently to celebrate an exceptional milestone – the successful delivery of their 5,000th robotic surgery procedure.Soft tissue robotic surgery was first introduced at…

OUH shortlisted for four prestigious HSJ Awards

17 August 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious 2026 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and collaboration across the NHS.The…

New robotic technology to speed up lung cancer diagnosis

17 August 2026

A new robotic-assisted system that supports early and accurate lung cancer diagnosis, while reducing the need for patients to travel long distances, has been unveiled at Oxford University Hospitals NHS…

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Behind the scenes of a more sustainable OUH

12 August 2026

From uniforms and scrubs to bed linen and laundry deliveries, around 90,000 items belonging to Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) are processed each week as part of a wider laundry service…

Staying safe in hot temperatures

11 August 2026

Temperatures are set to rise again this week, and we’re asking you to take care and help us keep our Emergency Departments for emergencies.The main risks posed by hot weather…