Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Reminder: Governor Elections briefing session tomorrow - there’s still time to register! ? If you are considering standing for the Governor role to represent the needs of patients, carers, and the local community to the board of directors, join us tomorrow,?Monday 03 March?from?1-2pm?via?Microsoft Teams. Find out about the Governor role and the election process to help you make an informed decision. ? We have two Patient Governor roles and one Public Governor role available, each with a three-year term of office. Register by emailing [email protected] ? For more information and to apply, visit:?https://orlo.uk/yHG1P #CUHInvolve

Geraldine, a retired teacher aged 75, was one of the first in the world to be diagnosed with MSMD (mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease). ? MSMD is a rare genetic disease that affects the immune system, increasing risk of severe infections. ? Geraldine, the world’s oldest person known to be living with the rare disease MSMD, today welcomed the announcement of an NHS rare disease collaborative network dedicated to sharing expertise on the condition. Read more about Geraldine's experience of living with MSMD:https://orlo.uk/RvzYs

"I'd like to say thank you to everyone at Addenbrooke's. For the last five years they've helped me massively in dealing with all the things that have happened and are still happening to me. So thank you very much for everything you've done." A positive message can really make someone's day, click here to share your thanks with us via the My Thank You appeal: https://orlo.uk/BGgqc #Kind #ThankYouThursday #CUHProud

In just over two years, CUH’s virtual ward has supported nearly 3,500 patients, delivering hospital level care in their own homes. With 32 specialties now using the service, it’s revolutionising the way care is provided. ? Join Dr. Iain Goodhart, Andy Bailey, Claire Chapman and Dr Vered Frechter as they discuss how the virtual ward works, its evolution, the collaboration of digital innovation and clinical expertise, and what’s next for this innovative service. ? The lecture will be held on?Wednesday 19 March from 6:30-7:30pm?via?Microsoft Teams. ? For more information and to register, visit: https://orlo.uk/XsQln ? #MedicineforMembers #Digitalhealth

A special group of patients, carers, and experts working together against a little-known cancer affecting children and young people will have multiple reasons to celebrate Rare Diseases Day on Friday the 28th of February! Read more about Eve's story: https://orlo.uk/VS4pm

It’s time to nominate yourself! ? Nominations for Governor roles at CUH are now open.? ? This is your chance to represent the needs of patients, carers, and the local community, while holding the non-executive directors accountable for the board’s performance. ? Join our briefing session next?Monday 03 March from 1-2pm?via?Microsoft Teams?to find out more and make an informed decision about standing for election. Register by emailing?[email protected]. ? We have two Patient Governor roles and one Public Governor role available, each with a three-year term of office. ? ??Apply: ?https://orlo.uk/c3fy4 #CUHInvolve

We are supporting Healthwatch England’s Share for Better Care campaign to highlight the importance of letting services like ours know what care is like for you. Your insights help us understand what works and what doesn’t in our hospitals.?And then we can work with you and others in our patient community to improve the care we provide. It only takes a few minutes – so next time you have an appointment do share your care with us. Find out more about Healthwatch’s campaign https://bit.ly/JoinS4BC #ShareForBetterCare?

Our recent #MedicineforMembers session focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy and the pioneering work of the Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory. Director of the Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Sarah Albon, discussed the future of the lab and its expansion into the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre. Watch the full session here: https://orlo.uk/4gmCH

Congratulations to the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), who have been recognised for their outstanding dedication and commitment to patient care with a You Made a Difference Award. "The SAU team has embraced change with positivity and resilience, doubling their Same Day Emergency Care capacity and improving patient flow. Their commitment to quality care has made a transformative impact." Read more: https://orlo.uk/aLIhC #CUHProud

Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients. Join us on the 26th February to hear Prof. Vincent Gnanapragasam (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) tell the story behind CamProbe: a safe, simple and affordable solution for diagnosing prostate cancer. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eziZfwFE