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OUH staff from around the world wish you all a Merry Christmas

20 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it's a perfect time again for all of us at OUH to reflect on the challenges we've faced and overcome this year, acknowledge the…

U’s spread Christmas joy in Oxford Children’s Hospital visit

20 December 2024

Players from Oxford United Football Club’s Men's and Women's teams dropped off presents generously donated by the club for young patients staying at the Oxford Children's Hospital this festive period.…

Support our hospitals by helping get loved ones home for Christmas

19 December 2024

Here at OUH we are preparing for the busy festive season by asking friends and family of patients who are well enough to leave hospital to support their loved one’s…

How Oxfordshire's Transfer of Care Hub is helping people home from hospital

18 December 2024

A Transfer of Care hub is ensuring patients who no longer need to be in hospital return back home as soon as they are well. The hub is made up…

Maternity scheme tackling digital exclusion

17 December 2024

Pregnant women and birthing people struggling to afford a mobile phone contract can access a free SIM card with mobile data through a partnership between Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation…

Oxford professor named among world's top 100 ophthalmologists

16 December 2024

Oxford University Hospitals Consultant Ophthalmologist Professor Robert MacLaren has been ranked in the top 100 ophthalmologists worldwide for 2024 by the international Ophthalmologist magazine. The Ophthalmologist Power List 2024 The…

Make sure you have your prescriptions ahead of Christmas

12 December 2024

With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays fast approaching, people across Oxfordshire are reminded to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time for the festive period. Some community pharmacies…

From preterm birth to thriving baby!

12 December 2024

Little Luna had an amazing start in life after her mum Rebecca unexpectedly went into labour not much more than halfway through her pregnancy. NHS maternity and neonatal staff (first…

Two OUH hospitals awarded by the National Joint Registry for commitment to patient safety

11 December 2024

Teams at the Horton General Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre have been awarded gold and silver awards respectively and been named as National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Providers after…

OUH Healthcare Support Worker receives NHS England Chief Nursing Officer Award

11 December 2024

Congratulations to Deepak Vincent, one of our Neurosciences nursing assistants, on receiving the NHS England Chief Nursing Officer Award. The awards recognise the significant contributions of nurses and healthcare support…

Superhero Sylvie is the face of fundraising appeal

09 December 2024

A six-year-old from Abingdon is the face of the new Oxford Hospitals Charity Christmas Appeal – encouraging people to make a donation and help local children in hospital 'feel like superheroes'. Sylvie…

Oxford Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group celebrates a decade of support

09 December 2024

Patients, families, and healthcare professionals joined together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Oxford Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, which has grown to become a cornerstone of mutual support for those…

Oxford parents to take part in national newborn genetic screening trial

05 December 2024

Newborn babies in Oxford are starting to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a national study that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns…

Christmas joy came early with Santa’s hospital visit

04 December 2024

Poorly patients staying at Oxford Children's Hospital enjoyed a visit from Santa after he flew in by helicopter to drop off more than 200 Christmas presents donated by local schools.…

Dedicated room for bereaved families opened at John Radcliffe Hospital

04 December 2024

Work to create a dedicated bereavement room for families following the sad loss of a baby has been completed at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The room, located on the Delivery…

Surgical hub at NOC wins recognition for meeting top clinical and operational standards

03 December 2024

The Surgical Hub at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), has been successfully accredited as an elective surgical hub delivering high standards…

Award-winning physiotherapist celebrated for ‘outstanding’ care

02 December 2024

A 'trailblazing' physiotherapist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has won an award in recognition of the care she has provided to a patient for over a decade.…

Shining stars celebrated at first Quarterly Staff Recognition event

29 November 2024

Thanking, celebrating and recognising colleagues and teams has never been more important in the NHS – effective recognition can make staff feel valued and engaged at work, enhance people's health…

First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

28 November 2024

An injection given during some asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by…

CQC national maternity survey results released

28 November 2024

Women and birthing people giving birth at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) in 2024 have had their say on the care they received. The Care Quality Commission's (CQC)…