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Oxford Stroke Unit among first in England to hit key target

25 September 2023

The Stroke Unit at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is among the first in the country to hit an NHS target for a life-changing treatment. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) can reduce disability…

Organ donor memorial unveiled at OUH

25 September 2023

A specially-commissioned glass artwork memorial to people who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation has been officially unveiled at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.…

Study highlights key role of primary care in women's health

19 September 2023

A study by Oxford researchers has outlined the valuable role the primary care system can play in supporting women's health needs. The research was carried out against the backdrop of…

Sharing the gift of life this Organ Donation Week

18 September 2023

People are being urged to talk to their loved ones about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant.…

An update on industrial action at OUH

18 September 2023

This article is from Monday 18 September 2023 - the situation may change with time. For the first time since the latest set of NHS strikes started last year, junior…

New equipment and facilities at A&E to improve patient experience

14 September 2023

Emergency Departments at the John Radcliffe and Horton General hospitals have both been updated with new facilities to improve people's experiences when they are in hospital. The improvements at the…

Adult inpatient survey: what adults say about their time in our hospitals

12 September 2023

Patients continue to rate their experience of care at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) following the publication of the Adult Inpatient Survey 2022. A total of 547 adults…

People urged to stay safe and well in September heat

05 September 2023

Temperatures are set to reach the high twenties in Oxfordshire this week, so we are sharing some advice on how to stay safe and well in the heat. The UK…

OUH Annual Public Meeting and Members' Meeting

05 September 2023

Members of the public, patients and staff at Oxford University Hospitals are invited to attend the Oxford University Hospitals Annual Public Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023.…

Transitional Care Unit opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital

29 August 2023

A new unit where mothers can be with their babies, who need extra care after birth, has opened at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The Transitional Care Unit (TCU), based on…

An update on industrial action by consultants at OUH

23 August 2023

This article is from Wednesday 23 August 2023 - the situation may change with time. Hospital consultants – including those at OUH – are taking industrial action from 7am on Thursday…

First womb transplant performed in the UK

23 August 2023

After more than 25 years of research, a team has performed the first womb transplant in the UK, giving a woman who was born without a functioning womb the possibility…

Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson's disease

22 August 2023

Scientists using data from eye scans have identified markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation.  This is the first time…

Chief Medical Officer appointed

21 August 2023

Dr Andrew Brent has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) - he will take up his post in October 2023. Andrew, who is a…

Butterfly Garden to support grieving families

21 August 2023

"At a time you never imagine you will have to go through in your life, you need things around you that are comforting, and I think that this will make…

OUH shortlisted for two HSJ Awards

17 August 2023

Two Oxford University Hospitals initiatives have been shortlisted for the highly regarded Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2023 in November. The Trust's approach to supporting staff with the cost of…

OUH staff selected for key roles in Digital Health Networks

15 August 2023

Two members of Oxford University Hospitals' senior staff have been selected to take up key positions on Advisory Panels run by Digital Health Networks. Digital Health Networks is a professional, best…

New Pharmacy Clinical Trials Unit paves way for trialling new therapies

10 August 2023

Oxford University Hospitals' (OUH) ability to help develop ground-breaking new therapies has been given a boost with the opening of a new temporary Pharmacy Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). Based on…

Update on Industrial Action at OUH

08 August 2023

This article is from Tuesday 8 August 2023 - the situation may change with time. Junior Doctors - including those at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust - are…

Patients give their views on urgent and emergency care at OUH

25 July 2023

The results of the National Urgent and Emergency Care Survey 2022 have been published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) today, Tuesday 25 July 2023. The national survey was completed…