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New video explains how people can receive urgent care at home

11 December 2023

A new video by colleagues across the health and social care system shows how people can access urgent care at home - with the aim of preventing unnecessary admissions to…

Santa spreads Christmas joy with hospital visit

11 December 2023

Father Christmas made a flying visit to Oxford Children's Hospital on Friday 8 December 2023, trading his traditional sleigh and reindeer in favour of a Puma helicopter from RAF Benson…

OUH launches new mRNA cancer vaccine trial

08 December 2023

The first patient in Oxfordshire has been treated in an mRNA cancer vaccine trial at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). The trial, which is focused on patients with…

Blood test developed to identify those at risk of developing Parkinson's

07 December 2023

Research carried out at the University of Oxford has led to the development of a new blood-based test to identify the pathology that triggers Parkinson's disease before the main symptoms…

New phlebotomy service now live at Horton General Hospital

04 December 2023

A new Phlebotomy Service that offers routine blood tests at the Horton General Hospital is now live. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has fully converted a bus, complete…

Have a winter plan to keep yourself well

30 November 2023

With temperatures taking a chilly turn this week, it’s an ideal time for people of all ages across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West to dust off their personal winter health…

Sally celebrates 50 years at the Horton General Hospital

27 November 2023

A ward clerk at the Horton General recently celebrated 50 years of working at the hospital. Sally Taylor started working at the Horton in the medical records department at the…

New app to reduce risk of clots and provide vital information

27 November 2023

A new app, called 'Let's Talk Clots', is now available free to download from the app store. Developed by staff from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with…

Getting ready for Christmas across our hospitals

27 November 2023

The Oxford Hospitals Charity team is getting ready to bring some Christmas cheer to our hospitals in Oxford and Banbury. Christmas trees will be put up at our four hospital sites -…

Members of the public invited to Quality Conversation

21 November 2023

Once a year, we invite public and patients to tell us what matters to them, to help inform our quality priorities. Those attending highlight issues ranging from clinic appointment times to…