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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.