News Desk

The latest news from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity.

9 February 2012

Visitor car park closed for roadworks at QMC             

A visitor car park at the Queen’s Medical Centre is closed for two days for essential roadworks to be carried out.

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8 February 2012

Youth focus for Medicine for Members event             

People can find out more about how youth services are provided at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

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2 February 2012

Spotlight on food and drink for older patients                

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been showcasing its work to improve the way older patients eat and drink on wards.

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2 February 2012

Hospital projects shortlisted for national awards                

Two projects designed to improve patient experience at NUH have been shortlisted for national honours.

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1 February 2012

Shadow minister sees care for the elderly at NUH               

The Shadow Minister for Older People has been learning more about a pioneering project to improve the way that dementia patients are cared for in hospital.

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30 January 2012

New technology helping hearing impaired patients                

New technology is helping hearing impaired patients attending appointments at Nottingham University Hospitals NUH Trust’s (NUH) Ropewalk House.

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30 January 2012

New Non-Executive Director at NUH                

Julie Pomeroy has been appointed as a new Non-Executive Director at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).  

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27 January 2012

UK’s first national breast cancer tissue bank opens vaults to all               

Breast cancer research has been given a massive boost as the UK’s first national breast cancer tissue bank today opens its vaults of precious breast cancer tissue, to all researchers in the UK and Ireland. 

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27 January 2012

Speak up about sexual health              

Patients and service users from across Nottingham have an opportunity to give their views on local NHS sexual health services as part of a public engagement exercise launched this week.

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26 January 2012

Making Mealtimes Matter in our hospitals              

A new drive to ensure patients are eating well has been launched at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to mark National Nutrition and Hydration Week (23-29 January 2012).

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25 January 2012

Kick the Butt week is a success at NUH              

The latest edition of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) free newspaper is now available.

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20 January 2012

Trust newspaper out now             

The latest edition of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) free newspaper is now available.

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18 January 2012

New vision for cystic fibrosis care at NUH             

Plans have been unveiled for a new state-of-the-art cystic fibrosis unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

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17 January 2012

Latest advice on PIP breast implants            

The specific brand of breast implant PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese) has never been used at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) for breast reconstruction or breast augmentation.

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13 January 2012

Partners come together for ‘Kick The Butt’ week           

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is joining forces with the council, police, volunteers and local residents to hold a ‘Kick The Butt’ week of action beginning Monday 16 January to raise awareness of the hospital’s no smoking policy and offer stop smoking support to patients, visitors and staff.

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10 January 2012

NUH named as Major Trauma Centre for the East Midlands           

A major trauma centre, which will save more lives of those seriously injured across the East Midlands, will be created in Nottingham, it has been announced today.

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10 January 2012

Hospital’s state-of-the-art dialysis unit official opening          

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is officially opening a brand new state-of-the-art renal dialysis satellite unit at King’s Mill Hospital on 12 January 2012.

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9 January 2012

NUH part of National Centre of Excellence for Sport & Exercise Medicine          

A unique £10million centre for sport and exercise medicine is to be set up in the East Midlands as part of Olympic-year government plans to promote health and fitness, announced today (9 January) by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.

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6 January 2012

Patients enjoy Christmas meals at NUH         

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) served Christmas dinner to 1,600 patients on Christmas Day.

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5 January 2012

New Oncology unit aims to reduce treatment times         

A new Oncology Daycase Unit will improve the experience of hundreds of cancer patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

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4 January 2012

Unprecedented demand on your local hospitals         

We are asking the people of Nottingham to help ease pressure on their local hospitals, by making the best choice when they need medical help.

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3 January 2012

PIP breast implants not used at Nottingham University Hospitals        

Over the last few days, the national media has reported concerns about a specific brand of silicone breast implants - Poly Implant Prothese (PIP).

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22 December 2011

Lord Mayor and Sheriff bring festive cheer to Nottingham Children’s Hospital       

Youngsters at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH) were today brought festive cheer from the Lord Mayor and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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22 December 2011

Clinical director in national leadership course       

Nigel Sturrock, Clinical Director at NUH, has been selected for a national leadership programme.

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20 December 2011

Get the right care, first time this Christmas      

People are being urged to have a safe, happy Christmas – and consider the best way to get medical help and advice should they need it.

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16 December 2011

Local stars visit the Nottingham Children's Hospital     

The Nottingham Children’s Hospital has once again welcomed local sporting teams and theatrical groups as they visit children and young people on the wards and departments this Christmas.

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