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Team sprint to finalise designs for Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The early designs for Cambridge Children's Hospital were unveiled in 2022, following extensive consultation with staff, children, young people, parents and carers.
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Celebrating the children and families who are making Cambridge Children's Hospital a reality
A special event, kindly hosted by Dame Mary Archer, Co-Chair of the Cambridge Children's Hospital Campaign Board, was held to celebrate the contributions that children, young people, parents and carers have made to the Cambridge Children's Hospital project.
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Five million pound donation to Autism Clinical Centre at Cambridge Children’s Hospital will help improve future outcomes
The University of Cambridge has received $6.5 million from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang to enable the creation of The K. Lisa Yang Autism Clinical Centre, to be based in the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
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Staff and patient contributions to Cambridge Children’s Hospital recognised by High Sheriff
The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visited the site of the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital to learn more about the benefits the facility will bring to the county and the East of England. He also presented special awards to patients and staff who have been involved in the project.
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The Whole Child. The Whole Family. The Whole Story
Families won’t just be welcome at Cambridge Children’s Hospital, they will be essential for improving outcomes for children and young people, says family therapist Dr Rachel Watson. This article contains quotes from parents and carers about the importance of supporting the whole family.
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Surviving trauma: A Whole Family Journey
Families do not need perfection from hospitals. They need to feel seen, heard and included. Because when you support the family, you strengthen the foundation beneath the child, writes Kate Gravett, Cambridge Children’s Hospital Parent Advocate.
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Children design new leaflet to help others visiting hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
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Root of a childhood kidney cancer discovered
An Addenbrooke’s doctor who researches the origins of cancer in children has led a breakthrough in the way we understand the childhood kidney cancer Wilms’ tumour.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has successfully raised funds for two new Emergency Children’s Ambulances for the east of England
Generous donations from hospital supporters have helped Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) raise £216,000 for an emergency children’s ambulance service, which will save young lives in the East of England.
ACTIVE children’s board finalist in national awards
ACTIVE – a group of children and young people who help inform decisions at Addenbrooke’s Hospital – is celebrating after becoming a finalist in a national awards’ ceremony.
Inflatable scanner helps children prepare for MRIs
New inflatable version of a MRI scanner helps children prepare for the real thing.
Professor Tamsin Ford joins Cambridge Children’s team
Professor Tamsin Ford CBE was appointed in October 2019 as Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.