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Movement for mental wellbeing and physical recovery
Building a new hospital from scratch gives us the chance to think about the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff, from the very start. Creating indoor and outdoor spaces that are designed for children and teenagers is a key part of our holistic approach to care. This year Mental Health Awareness Week is all about movement.
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Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy
The development of genomic medicine increasingly offers hope to many children and patients worldwide. 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, improving the health and well-being of children and young people.
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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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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.
Integrating food into the life of Cambridge Children’s Hospital
We are developing a ‘whole hospital’ approach to food. Having a blank canvas to work from allows us to be visionary in our work and in our planning.
Chloe's story: cancer, lockdown and me
Teenager Chloe Drew-Batty was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during the Covid lockdown. Her cancer journey has now given her the confidence to launch a singing career.
Childbirth pain relief study reveals inequalities for BAME mothers
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is helping with research that highlights inequalities in pain relief and anaesthesia for women of black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
The importance of mind-body integration
The vision of Cambridge Children’s Hospital to treat mental and physical health together, alongside research, is pioneering. But what does that really look like and why is it important? For Children’s Mental Health Week, consultant psychiatrist Dr Isobel Heyman, our co-clinical lead for mental health, reflects on key moments in her 30 year career where the mind-body link has been most apparent.
Let's Connect: Children's Mental Health Week
Young people from across the region involved in the Cambridge Children's Hospital project have been talking about what helps boost their mental wellbeing for Children's Mental Health week.
New genetic testing clinic for children with hearing loss
A new clinic at Addenbrooke's is using genetic testing to help improve the treatment and care of children with hearing loss.
Major funding for Cambridge to find cancer treatments
Around £3 million has been awarded to Cambridge doctors and scientists to boost research in to new cancer treatments for both adults and children, including vital trials involving Addenbrooke's patients.
Life-saving tech to treat babies closer to home
In a UK first, Cambridge University Hospitals has developed life-saving virtual technology that effectively “parachutes” its consultants into other hospitals, helping fellow medics across the region care for seriously ill babies.
Plans for children’s hospital progress for 2023
Plans for the East of England’s first specialist children’s hospital have reached another milestone, as the second stage of its business case - the Outline Business Case (OBC) - is submitted for the project.
New Year’s Honour for Cambridge Children’s Hospital clinician
Dr Isobel Heyman, our clinical co-lead for mental health, has been named on the King’s New Year’s Honours list for her work helping children and young people with mental health challenges. She has used the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our vital work to design a children’s hospital that integrates mental and physical healthcare, with research.
Christmas wonderland for children’s cancer service
Brainbow, the Addenbrooke’s-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, teamed up with Lapland UK to give families a winter wonderland Christmas party.
Millions pledged for newborn genetic testing
The government has announced £105 million in funding to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, potentially resulting in life-saving interventions for thousands of babies.
Call for wider genetic testing for children with brain tumours
A team of doctors at Addenbrooke’s have highlighted how a simple genetic screening test improved the diagnosis and treatment of a little 17-month old girl with a brain tumour – caused by a rare condition.
"But you don't look sick!"
Fifteen-year-old Ali has recently joined Cambridge Children's Press Pack, using the platform to raise awareness of the issues that matter to him. For Invisible Disabilities Week, he has written about the huge challenges facing young people with hidden conditions.
Press Pack 2021-22
Since summer last year, our first Cambridge Children's Press Pack have been hard at work writing stories, making videos, helping at events and being brilliant young ambassadors for the project. We would like to thank them for their commitment and enthusiasm, throughout. Here is a reflection of the last twelve months.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
East of England children’s palliative care service launched
A new palliative care service for babies, children and young people, including support for families, launched today at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
Sharing best practice in WGS for children with cancer
East Genomics together with Wellcome Connecting Science and the University of Cambridge are hosting this one day workshop in October.