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Face mask guidance updated at Oxford University Hospitals

06 July 2022

This article is from 6 July 2022.  This situation could change in time. From 6 July 2022, the guidance around wearing face masks at OUH has changed. Patients must wear…

Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre welcomes first patients

05 July 2022

The newly relaunched Acute Multidisciplinary and Interventional Centre (AMIIC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital has welcomed its first NHS patients. AMIIC, part of the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Department of…

Happy 74th Birthday to the NHS – a thank you from our Chair and interim Chief Executive Officer

05 July 2022

Happy 74th Birthday to the NHS – a thank you from our Chair and Chief Executive Officer Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of OUH, and Professor Meghana Pandit, Interim Chief…

Interim Chief Executive Officer takes up post

04 July 2022

Professor Meghana Pandit (OUH Chief Medical Officer) has taken up her role as Interim Chief Executive Officer after Professor  Bruno Holthof stepped down from his post as CEO on Thursday 30 June. She…

OUH Consultant Pharmacist honoured by Royal College of Radiologists

01 July 2022

Professor Nicola Stoner, OUH Consultant Cancer Pharmacist, has been awarded an Honorary Membership of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the First FRCR…

Outgoing CEO launches new OneTeamOneOUH - Past, Present, Future eBook

30 June 2022

Professor Bruno Holthof steps down from his post as Chief Executive Officer of Oxford University Hospitals today (Thursday 30 June 2022), as announced earlier this year. In a personal message to…

Remember simple precautions after rise in COVID-19 cases

29 June 2022

This article is from 29 June 2022 - the situation may change with time People in Oxfordshire are being reminded to remember simple COVID-19 precautions in response to the county,…

Q&A session with Jo Watts, Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager

28 June 2022

Jo Watts, Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager talks about radiotherapy, reasons for choosing it as a career path and the new OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Swindon. Can you introduce yourself? I am…

Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre officially opens in Swindon

23 June 2022

Wednesday 22 June 2022 saw patients, clinicians and directors from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) and Great Western Hospitals (GWH), alongside fundraisers from Brighter Futures, and construction firm Sisk gather to…

Joint project scoops two places on HSJ Awards shortlist

22 June 2022

A project designed to help the parents and carers of children with complex medical conditions, in particular involving surgical enteral feeding tubes, has been shortlisted in two categories at the…

Young Stroke Study participant shares his experience

20 June 2022

Paul Sparrowhawk, 44, took part in the Thames Valley Young Stroke Study (TV-YSS) after experiencing a stroke. This is his story of taking part in research. "I've always considered myself…

Joyful scenes as Trust staff celebrated at Town Hall event

10 June 2022

Staff nominees and their nominators gathered together at Oxford Town Hall at an event on the evening of Thursday 9 June 2022, to celebrate the fantastic work of the Trust…

Celebrate with care this Jubilee weekend

01 June 2022

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to celebrate with care ahead of the upcoming Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Sam Foster, Chief Nursing Officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,…

Patients to reap benefits of better care from closer NHS working

30 May 2022

Two Oxfordshire NHS trusts have signed up to work more closely together to improve patient care. Patients of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Health) and Oxford University Hospitals NHS…

OUH Staff Recognition Awards finalists announced

30 May 2022

Almost 1,400 nominations were received for the OUH Staff Recognition Awards in December 2021 - congratulations to all teams, individual members of staff, volunteers, and fundraisers who were nominated, and…

Centre of Excellence Award for OUH and Brain Tumour Network

27 May 2022

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), alongside the Thames Valley and Northamptonshire Brain Tumour Network, are one of six new centres to become a 'Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence'…

Monkeypox in the UK - update

26 May 2022

This article is from 26 May 2022 - the situation may change with time. Monkeypox is a rare illness caused by the monkeypox virus. One of the symptoms is a…

Getting your blood pressure checked for a healthier future

24 May 2022

More than 100 north Oxfordshire men and women are on their way to healthier living after attending a blood pressure awareness event run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…

John finds his feet in time to collect his British Empire Medal

24 May 2022

When John Fieldsend first began his recovery from a broken hip, his dream was to get his independence back in time to collect his British Empire Medal. Thanks to the…

OAHP Research Development Award Scheme launched for NHS clinical staff

23 May 2022

A new scheme has been launched that aims to equip and empower NHS clinical staff with the skills and confidence to participate in clinical research programmes and quality improvement initiatives.…