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An update on visiting rules at OUH

17 May 2023

This article is from 17 May 2023 - the situation  may change with time. From today, Wednesday 17 May 2023, visiting rules have changed at OUH. Inpatients in our hospitals…

First Chief Nursing Officer fellows unveil their research projects

12 May 2023

The first five members of OUH staff to take part in an innovative new programme to support research and practice improvement by nurses, midwives and allied health professionals have presented…

Oxford Heart Centre unit opened in memory of Dr Oliver Ormerod

11 May 2023

A refurbished unit at the Oxford Heart Centre, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital and part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been named in memory of a…

Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford's research

11 May 2023

Hundreds of visitors to Oxford's Westgate Centre on Wednesday 10 May 2023 were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford. The…

New Fluoroscopy Suite for OUH MSK Radiology at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

09 May 2023

A brand new Fluoroscopy Suite has been installed at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) Radiology department. Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on…

OUH transplant patients win big at World Transplant Games

09 May 2023

Nine transplant patients from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) have won 25 medals representing Great Britain at the World Transplant Games which took place from 15 to 21 April 2023 in Perth, Australia.…

OUH prepares to mark Coronation of Charles III

05 May 2023

As the country is preparing to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May, staff and patients at Oxford University Hospitals are also making plans to mark…

Horton General Hospital acquires second CT scanner

03 May 2023

The Horton General Hospital, is part of Oxford University Hospitals, and has acquired a new Siemens GoTop CT scanner. The Horton hospital was the only acute hospital site within the…

Open Day to showcase ground-breaking Oxford research

02 May 2023

People in Oxfordshire are invited to come along to the Westgate Centre on 10 May 2023 to learn about the world-class healthcare research currently taking place in Oxford. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre…

OUH achieves NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award

02 May 2023

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has recently been awarded the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award. This award recognises the work being carried out by NHS Trusts to ensure…

Gold Medal awarded to Dr Raman Uberoi

02 May 2023

We are delighted that the British Society of Interventional Radiology has awarded the BSIR Gold Medal for 2023 to Dr Raman Uberoi for his 'outstanding contribution to the work of…

Update on industrial action at OUH

28 April 2023

This article was updated on Friday 28 April 2023 - the situation may change with time.  The Royal College of Nurses (RCN) is taking industrial action at NHS trusts across…

Study shows need for greater screening for frailty in emergency hospital admissions

26 April 2023

A new study has shown the need for more widespread screening for frailty in unplanned admissions to hospitals to better inform the care received by patients.  Researchers at Oxford University…

Face mask guidance changes at OUH

20 April 2023

This article is from 20 April 2023 - the situation may change with time. The guidance around wearing face masks at OUH has changed. Patients are no longer required to…

Speeding up treatment for gallstones and a UK first for Oxford University Hospitals

18 April 2023

A revolutionary surgical technique to help patients with complex gallstone disease has been introduced at the John Radcliffe Hospital, with the support of funding from Oxford Hospitals Charity. Oxford University…

Landmark antibody study to test immune responses against COVID-19

15 April 2023

Thousands of immunosuppressed people, including patients at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), have the chance to take part in a landmark new study investigating which people are still at the greatest…

Update on industrial action at OUH

11 April 2023

This article was updated on Wednesday 12 April - the situation may change with time. The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) junior doctor membership…

CQC report on the Adult Critical Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital published

06 April 2023

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection of Oxford Critical Care – the Adult Critical Care Unit on the John Radcliffe Hospital site in Oxford – in November…

Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign across Oxfordshire

05 April 2023

This article is from Wednesday 5 April - the situation may change with time. The NHS in Oxfordshire is offering a further vaccination to those most at risk of COVID-19…

NHS prepares for industrial action by junior doctors

04 April 2023

The NHS In Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) is preparing for the impact of further industrial action by junior doctors. People can help by using 111 online to get the best…