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Sharing the Cambridge Children's Hospital vision with international audiences
Our vision for fully integrating the treatment of mental and physical health under one roof is capturing global attention. We have recently taken our pioneering approach to events in Europe, gathering interest and enthusiasm from international experts in children's healthcare.
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Eating together can lead to better outcomes for children in hospital, evidence shows
The experience of eating and dining for patients and their families is core to the Cambridge Children’s Hospital vision for holistic care. As we continue to develop our plans, a study has revealed that social dining in hospital positively impacts children.
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Why play is core to the Cambridge Children’s Hospital vision for holistic care
Play teams are some of the most important people on a children’s ward, providing therapeutic support during procedures, fun, and normality for patients and their families. This is why the Cambridge Children’s Hospital vision of holistic care is underpinned by play.
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New Cambridge centre aims to transform physical and mental health of children with inflammatory bowel diseases
Over 100 children living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis got the chance to try their hands at being a scientist at the official launch of the Cambridge Centre for Children’s Gut Health.
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Launch of Cambridge Children’s Hospital Frontrunners programme for staff
Frontrunners is an innovative transformation programme designed to support staff to drive forward meaningful change in their current work environments while preparing for the transition to the new hospital.
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Genomic research opens door to new treatments for childhood cancers
The genetics of Wilms tumour, a childhood kidney cancer, are more complex than previously thought, new genomic analysis shows.
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Increased children’s ambulance service keeps youngsters closer to home in east of England
Ambulances kitted with life-support machines and staffed by highly-qualified medics will transfer sick children and babies into intensive-care wards, in a new 24/7 service being provided by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
Spotlight on music therapy to support children and young people in hospital
Music can be a positive and powerful force for healing. That's why music therapist Clare Rosscornes loves her job working with children and young people with physical and mental health challenges.
Building our hospital with the people who know best
It’s no good building a children’s hospital without talking to the ones who will use it. This is why the lived experience of patients and carers is vital.
Early-stage designs presented for East of England’s first dedicated children’s hospital
The Cambridge Children’s Hospital project has reached another milestone today with early designs presented to Cambridge City Council’s planning committee.
Cambridge Children’s Press Pack puts young creatives at the heart of our storytelling
Members of Cambridge Children's Press Pack meet the comms team for the first time.
Jess's story
Anita Grant joined Cambridge Children's Network in memory of her daughter Jess, who died of a rare cancer when she was 15. Jess felt passionately that a dedicated children's hospital for the east of England was desperately needed. She even wanted to work there once it opened. Anita is making sure Jess's voice - her ideas - are heard.
Jess's story
Anita Grant joined Cambridge Children's Network in memory of her daughter Jess, who died of a rare cancer when she was 15. Jess felt passionately that a dedicated children's hospital for the east of England was desperately needed. She even wanted to work there once it opened. Anita is making sure Jess's voice - her ideas - are heard.
Multi-award winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli lends support to plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Can we teach schools how to improve care for students who self harm? A 'campfire' discussion.
Self‐harm among young people is a major public health concern. But new research shows that even though schools are well placed to identify and intervene with students who self‐harm, some staff still lack training and confidence.
New video prescriptions for children with chronic illnesses
Doctors at Addenbrooke's are prescribing videos of children talking about their chronic illnesses, to improve the wellbeing of other young patients with the same condition.
Moving towards true integration of mental and physical healthcare
An update from Alex White, Cambridge Children's Project Director
“We need a new way to deal with healthcare challenges today, because it’s clear the old ways aren’t working”
In an article for the University of Cambridge’s Alumni magazine, Professor Tamsin Ford and Professor David Rowitch discuss how the new hospital and on-site research centre are set to transform the way we treat – and prevent – mental and physical illness.
Breakthrough could stop young cancer survivors getting cancer
A new study has used in depth genetic sequencing to explore why some children develop secondary leukaemia after being treated for cancer.
11-year-old beats 250 entrants to win design-a-logo competition!
It was the competition that sparked imaginations across the region - design a logo for Cambridge Children's Network to win an £800 gaming PC! Our judges had a tough time with so many brilliant designs to choose from. But we are now delighted to announce our winner.
Cambridge Conversations: Transforming children’s healthcare through genomics and mind-body research and treatment
The latest Cambridge Conversations webinar focuses on 'Transforming children’s healthcare through genomics and mind-body research and treatment'
Research : How do people overcome childhood trauma and adversity?
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How video games can improve mental health
At Cambridge Children’s, clinicians and researchers will work together on innovative ways to improve the mental and physical health of the local community and beyond.
Regional ambulance service for young launched
A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the region’s sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit was launched today (Wednesday 7 April).
A welcome doodle from Cambridge Children's Network
Win a gaming PC worth over £800
Young designers needed to support Cambridge Children’s Hospital project