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Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy
The development of genomic medicine increasingly offers hope to children with previously incurable disorders. The Cambridge Children's Research Institute will house the Centre for Genomic Medicine, using cutting-edge genomics to find new and better diagnostics and treatments.
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Young researcher wins award for pioneering research that could help develop new treatments for PTSD
Charlotte, who is a member of Cambridge Children’s Young Adult Forum, suffered PTSD following serious health challenges. This has inspired her research project into new treatments for people whose lives are affected by a traumatic experience.
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New East of England children’s hospital one step closer
Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England, had its Outline Business Case (OBC) approved in principle in September 2023.
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Staff visit Cambridge Children’s Hospital site
Staff from our partner organisations – CUH, CPFT and the University of Cambridge – were invited to the Cambridge Children’s Hospital site where pre-construction works are underway. Sharing this exciting milestone with staff was an exciting moment for the project team.
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Children and young people visit site of their new hospital
Since Cambridge Children's Network was launched three years ago, dozens of children, young people and families from all over the East of England have been involved in shaping the new hospital's design. We invited some of them to visit the site where the hospital will one day stand.
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Children put questions to their TV hero, Dr Xand
When Dr Xand visited our project team recently, some younger members of Cambridge Children's Network jumped at the chance to talk to the CBBC superstar.
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Spotlight on Staff: Dr Denise Williams
For our Spotlight on Staff series, fifteen-year-old Libby from Cambridge Children's Network puts some questions to Dr Denise Williams, a retired paediatric oncology doctor who is bringing her expertise to the Cambridge Children's Hospital project. You can watch the video or read the transcription, below.
Region gets first bone marrow transplant service for young
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has become the region’s first paediatric bone marrow transplant service, which will move into Cambridge Children’s Hospital when it opens, with dedicated beds and facilities on the oncology ward.
Team effort makes children’s PE lessons a hospital first
Children undergoing cancer treatment are accessing tailored PE lessons - thought to be the first of their kind in the country - thanks to a pioneering initiative from a hospital school that will eventually move into Cambridge Children's Hospital.
Teenager returns to pitch after stroke
The family of a boy who suffered a stroke on the football pitch, say a hospital that treats mental and physical health together is "desperately needed". Austin, 13, from Thetford, has just returned to the pitch after three-and-a-half months.
Cambridge Children's Youth Forums have lift off!
We are committed to ensuring the voices of children and young people are at the heart of the Cambridge Children's Hospital project. The launch of our Youth Forum and Young Adult Forum is an important step in continuing this work.
Cambridge researchers launch national DNA research programme
Cambridge researchers launch the world’s first national childhood DNA health research programme, to help transform healthcare for children and young people.
Our NHS staff provide valuable insights for signature artist
Our Signature Artist, Amalia Pica, is in the early stages of developing an artistic 'language' for Cambridge Children's Hospital. Having conversations with children, young people, families, and NHS staff, is a vital part of her work.
Prime Minister visits Addenbrooke's Hospital
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, visited Addenbrooke's Hospital and met some of our staff today as part of the launch of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
BBC celebrates NHS's 75th Birthday
In case you missed it, BBC2 Newsnight and Radio 5 Live broadcast live from Addenbrooke's Hospital last night to mark the NHS's 75th Birthday, featuring children and young people singing for Cambridge Children's Hospital.
Connecting with communities: Our approach to regional engagement
A huge part of our work to build the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England is listening and learning from the people who know best.
From hospital to home: Supporting children and young people with Acquired Brain Injury
Our vision for Cambridge Children’s Hospital is to be ‘a hospital without walls’. This means, where appropriate, a child or young person will be cared for in their own community, close to friends, family and school.
Leading artist powers creativity at new children’s hospital
An international artist is helping to shape how the region’s first children’s hospital will look and feel – creating a welcoming and joyful environment that builds trust and inspires hope in young patients and their families.
Cambridge Children's nurses attend Florence Nightingale service
Our project's lead nurses attended a special celebration service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale at St Paul's Cathedral, London on Tuesday 16 May.
Cambridge Children’s Hospital Update May 2023
Meet our project's lead nurses
Vicky-Amiss Smith, Joanna Carr and Emma Goodchild are our Lead Nurses for Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
Young people and parents join us in London for a special design workshop
Talking about mental health at Luton Sixth Form College
As the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England, it's important that the feedback we gather reflects the views of children and young people from all over the region. Their experiences of mental health and physical healthcare may be very different, depending on where they live.
Rory's story: finding answers by genetic testing
Little Rory Cross is one of only 14 people in the world with Chitayat syndrome, a very rare genetic disease diagnosed only after genomic sequencing.
Genomics study diagnoses thousands of children with rare disorders
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is playing a key role in a UK study, revealing genetic causes for rare developmental disorders in 5,500 children and helping to improve diagnosis worldwide.
A visit to Sweden
Building a new children’s hospital is all about listening and learning, from children and families, the staff that care for them, and other hospitals, here and overseas.