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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)…

One year on - positive impact of innovative hospital discharge programme revealed

22 November 2024

A programme that supports people in Oxfordshire to leave hospital more quickly to continue their recovery at home, has shown significant benefits for residents since its roll out last year.Discharge…