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Genomic study helps detect baby’s rare growth condition

Baby Safi started treatment for a rare growth condition after participating in the Generation Study, a national genomic screening study

Workshops explore how Cambridge Children’s Hospital could impact people with protected characteristics and groups who experience health inequalities

This work will inform the next stages of the project, including preparation and then submission of our Full Business Case.

Childhood cancer expert appointed Director of Cambridge Children's Research Institute

Professor Sam Behjati will lead the development of the Cambridge Children's Research Institute which will sit at the heart of the new hospital, solely dedicated to improving the health of children and young people.

New cohort of NHS staff join Cambridge Children’s Hospital Frontrunners programme to drive service improvements

The CCH Frontrunners programme invites staff to consider a challenge or area of improvement in their current service, then supports them to lead on ideas and innovations that will inform new ways of working at Cambridge Children’s Hospital.

Applications open for new PhD studentship to investigate the root causes of childhood neurological disease

The Chi-Wang studentship, which is welcoming its first ever applicants, brings together three world-leading institutions, including Cambridge Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) which will host the studentship when it opens.

Cheffins raises £212,000 for a new playroom at Cambridge Children's Hospital

Helping babies bloom

One in three babies admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit will fail their school readiness assessment at age five, with consequences lasting into adulthood. A new Cambridge-led study aims to identify those babies at greatest risk and give them a helping hand to fulfil their potential.

High Sheriff visits site of new Cambridge Children’s Hospital

The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visited the site of Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the new specialist hospital for the East of England.

Children’s emotional and social wellbeing is inseparable from their educational success, says report

The Mental Health Research Lead for Cambridge Children’s Hospital, Professor Tamsin Ford, joined an expert roundtable discussion addressing the question of what helps children truly thrive in school.

Celebrating the impact of the Cambridge Children’s Hospital Regional Ambassadors

The Campaign for Cambridge Children’s Hospital unites Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, Head to Toe Charity, and the University of Cambridge in a shared mission: to raise £100 million through philanthropy and fundraising. Dame Mary Archer DBE, Co-Chair of Cambridge Children’s Hospital, reflects on the last five years.

Celebrating our milestones and progress in 2025

It has been a momentous year for the Cambridge Children's Hospital project, as we get ever closer to building the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England. The festive season is now upon us and as the year draws to a close, we wanted to share our progress on the project in 2025 - the big moments, memories and milestones that have shaped the year.

Collaboration with new Digital Health and Surgical Training Centre

Dr Rob Heuschkel, Clinical Director, and Vicky Amiss-Smith, Lead Nurse, for the Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) project recently had the pleasure of visiting the Cambridge Surgical Training Centre (CSTC) on the Quorum site. They discuss what the new facility offers for healthcare colleagues across the region, what they learned from the tour, and the opportunities the Centre presents for the future Cambridge Children's Hospital.

Cambridge University Hospitals designated a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Children

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is pleased to announce that it has been designated a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Children, highlighting the strength of its services for children with a brain tumour.

Reflections of caring for my son in hospital and finding ways to cope

For Men’s Mental Health Month 2025, David Radcliffe has shared his experience of caring for his son George and how he got through each day. George was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer at the age of three. He passed away in October 2023.

Research into parental support needs when caring for a poorly child is informing new hospital's approach to care

Cambridge Children’s Hospital will provide a ‘whole family’ approach to care, ensuring the child’s support network is also looked after. But University of Cambridge research shows that mothers and fathers seek emotional help in different ways.

Teenager highlights impact of Covid-19 pandemic on children treated for brain tumours

A member of Cambridge Children's Youth Forum, who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2020, has taken part in research about how the pandemic impacted children like him.

Newly discovered cancer cells will inform the development of future targeted therapies

New research could lead to a test to predict treatment response in children with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a hard to treat blood cancer.

"George is our inspiration"

Since my son George passed, I have used my voice to support the Cambridge Children’s Hospital project. For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I want to share how George is my inspiration for making a difference to current and future healthcare for children.

Young people from the East of England invited to join award-winning youth forums and shape future children’s hospital

Have you spent time in hospital or mental health services as a child or young person? Are you a sibling who has supported a poorly brother or sister? Are you passionate about children's healthcare?

Construction partner appointed for new Cambridge Children’s Hospital

Work to build the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England has reached a new milestone, with the appointment of a construction partner.