News articles

Patients give their views on urgent and emergency care

21 November 2024

Patients at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have shared their feedback as part of a national survey on the urgent and emergency care they received. The Care Quality…

Patient Experience: Limb-saving reconstruction surgery

19 November 2024

Kelly Lewis was admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital for amputation below the knee, following a severe bone infection that was further exacerbated and complicated by diabetes. Kelly fractured her…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases increase in children

18 November 2024

Health experts are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in children, with cases on the rise and further increases expected as temperatures drop.…

Oxford Kidney Unit expands use of shared haemodialysis care

15 November 2024

The Oxford Kidney Unit has massively increased the number of haemodialysis patients engaged in shared care, where patients are supported to take part in their own treatment. People receiving haemodialysis (HD) at…

Parent education workshops available for Oxfordshire families

12 November 2024

Parents-to-be can now attend free virtual education workshops provided by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The interactive online sessions, delivered by Parent Education Midwives, offer useful information about preparing for birth and…

Specialist Nurses advancing Lung Nodule management

08 November 2024

A dedicated nurse-led service at OUH is setting an example by delivering safe, effective and highly efficient patient-centred care, as evidenced by their consistently excellent performance over the last two…

Promoting Cycling to Work at OUH

07 November 2024

A pilot programme to help OUH staff members improve their cycling skills was recently underway at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Participants in the programme received six ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions provided…

Jilly Matthews

05 November 2024

Jilly Matthews, one of our Bicester community midwives, received a DAISY Award in recognition of the exceptional compassionate care she provided for a mother who was looked after by her…

Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running

01 November 2024

Patients attending the Horton General Hospital for hip fracture treatment can rest assured they're getting some of the best care as the Hip Fracture Team has once again been named…

OUH working to tackle bullying and harassment

30 October 2024

Chief Officers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have today publicised their plans to tackle bullying and harassment amongst staff.Terry Roberts, Chief People Officer at OUH, said: "Eradicating…