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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…

Personal safety devices provided to lone workers at OUH

03 April 2023

Personal safety devices are being rolled out to lone workers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) as one of the next steps of keeping NHS staff safe. Forming…

Make sure to order repeat prescriptions before Easter holiday

31 March 2023

Patients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West are reminded to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time for the Easter holiday weekend. Many community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will…

Paula Gardner joins OUH as Interim Chief Nursing Officer

30 March 2023

Paula Gardner has been appointed as the Interim Chief Nursing Officer of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) - she will take up her post on Monday 3 April 2023. Paula is…

Rain doesn't dampen Children's Hospital fun run

27 March 2023

Hundreds of runners came together on Sunday 26 March for the annual OX5 RUN in support of the Oxford Children's Hospital and children's services across our Trust. The five mile…

OUH a specialist centre for women during pregnancy

24 March 2023

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is one of 17 new centres of excellence that help women with pre-existing medical conditions, or conditions that arise during pregnancy, to quickly get the extra…

Nearly £40m of energy saving upgrades to benefit OUH

23 March 2023

An estimated 5,000 tonnes of carbon will be saved every year as part of a decarbonisation and energy efficiency project at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Low-carbon energy…

Oxfordshire couple remember their marriage at the JR 40 years after

21 March 2023

It’s always lovely when people in our community share their memories of our hospitals, and the important part they have played in their lives. So we were thrilled to receive…