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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…

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 (N911±¬ÁÏÍø) 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…

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…

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 â€“ encouraging people to make a donation and help local children in hospital 'feel like superheroes'. Sylvie…

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 911±¬ÁÏÍø

04 December 2024

Work to create a dedicated bereavement room for families following the sad loss of a baby has been completed at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø. 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø (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 911±¬ÁÏÍø (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 911±¬ÁÏÍø (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.…

Patients give their views on urgent and emergency care

21 November 2024

Patients at 911±¬ÁÏÍø (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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø. 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…