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NHS Foundation Trust delivering care at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, and in the community.

#OneTeamOneOUH | www.ouh.nhs.uk
Things are moving quickly on our new Surgical Elective Centre!

Last week, representatives from OUH, MTX, and Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) gathered on-site to see the latest developments.
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today marks the start of five days of industrial action by resident doctors.

Our top priority during this industrial action is ensuring patient safety while maintaining the highest standard of care. We have measures in place to ensure the safety and welfare of our patients and our staff.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
✨Congratulations to Wendy Cheeseman, our Head of Sustainability and Carbon Management, who has been awarded the Public Sector Sustainability Manager Award 🏆 at the Energy Managers Association’s (EMA) Energy Management Awards 2025.

Thank you, Wendy, for all that you do 💚
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Can AI tools improve clinician decision-making in emergency departments?

OUH and @radiobotics.bsky.social have launched the UK’s first RCT of AI-assisted fracture detection.

More details on: www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

@sbrihealthcare.bsky.social @healthinnovox.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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AI is transforming stroke care.

Since 2018, access to thrombectomy has tripled, helping 1,000 more people each year avoid long-term disability.

Proud to have supported this work with Brainomix and NHS England.

👉 See how we did it www.healthinnovationoxford.org/wp-content/u...

#WorldStrokeDay
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This week we have been marking Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time for bereaved parents, families, and friends to commemorate babies' lives, and to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss.

At 7pm tonight (15 October), people across the world will join a global wave of light by lighting a candle.
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As the colder months approach, we're working hard with our health and social care partners across Oxfordshire to prepare for and respond to the growing pressures that winter brings.

Read more in our news story ⬇️

🔗 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
October 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
9 - 15 October is Baby Loss Awareness Week 💙

The annual awareness week, now in its 23rd year, is an opportunity for bereaved parents, families, and friends to commemorate babies' lives, and to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss.
October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Four staff from Oxford Medical Illustration (OMI) – our in-house team which provides clinical photography, graphic design, printing, and video services here at OUH – have been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
A few images from last night's #OneTeamOneOUH 'Discover Routes Into Medicine' event for local young people in Year 10 and above.

“It was great to see so many enthusiastic young people from local schools...

"We hope the evening will have inspired many young people to consider careers in medicine."
October 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
PACKED Lecture Theatre at the JR for tonight's free after-school event 'Discover Routes Into Medicine' for students in Year 10 and above.

Thanks to all the #OneTeamOneOUH organisers and to everyone who is here in the audience or presenting.

Look out for future events
www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-...
October 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Radcliffe Orchestra Concert

Saturday 8 November 7.30pm
Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe Hospital

Wagner: Tannhäuser Overture

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 with soloist Ivan Tang

Dvořák: Symphony No. 7

Tickets £15 (£5 under 16) on the door or via Eventbrite

www.eventbrite.com/e/radcliffe-...
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We’re pleased to announce that work has begun to redevelop the maternity outpatient clinic at the Horton General Hospital.

The project represents a significant investment in facilities for expectant mothers and their families.

More in our story ⬇️

🔗 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
September 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our staff at Horton General Hospital now have access to the newly refurbished Westway and Magnolia accommodation.

Delivered in two phases, this £130,000 Trust project has significantly improved the quality, safety, and comfort of our key worker housing.
September 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Please feel reassured that using paracetamol in line with NHS advice is safe.

Public health agencies and autism charities agree there is no evidence that paracetamol causes autism, and existing guidance remains unchanged.

More in our news story ⬇️

www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
September 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Patients receiving endoscopy treatment at the Horton General Hospital can remain confident of exceptional care following the department’s full accreditation by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) – a prestigious national recognition of excellence.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Our Maternity colleagues at the Women’s Centre hosted a series of engaging activities for #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025

The day was made special by the World Patient Safety Day tea trolley, which toured staff areas delivering treats and appreciation from the leadership team.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
OUH has been recognised as the top-performing Trust for adult living kidney transplants in the UK for 2024–25!

68 living donor kidney transplants out of a total of 201 adult kidney transplants – surpassing even larger transplant centres.

🔗 orlo.uk/x2Ob3
September 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It's our Annual Public Meeting tonight at Tingewick Hall at the John Radcliffe Hospital - all are welcome.

Refreshments are from 5.30pm, with the meeting starting at 6pm.
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Congratulations to Sally Springett on receiving the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards 2025 in the Game Changer of the Year category.

Well done, Sally and thank you for all that you do. 💙
September 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's Sexual Health Awareness Week, and our colleagues at the Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service are here to support you.

Whether it's testing, PrEP, contraception, or a question you've been wanting to ask, they have you covered.

🔗 www.sexualhealthoxfordshire.nhs.uk
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Thank you to all involved!

📰 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/2273
September 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Patients and staff are benefitting from two upgrades to diagnostic imaging services at the JR.

A new MRI scanner and gamma camera have been installed, improving patient comfort, speeding up diagnosis & helping clinical teams manage growing demand.

Find out more 👉 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/2272
September 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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National registry for children & adults at risk of type 1 #diabetes launched in Oxford with support from @DiabetesUK. It’s hoped this UK first will transform care for people at risk of #T1D oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/national-reg... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @ndm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
National registry launched to transform care for people at risk of type 1 diabetes | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
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September 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Major study provides comprehensive analysis of cancer diagnosis pathway for patients with non-specific symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss or fatigue oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-evalua... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @oxfordcancer.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Study evaluates effectiveness of cancer diagnosis pathway | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
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September 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM