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News Desk 2011 Archive
The latest news from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity.
22 December 2011
Clinical director in national leadership course
Nigel Sturrock, Clinical Director at NUH, has been selected for a national leadership programme.
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.
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.
15 December 2011
Royal recognition for excellence in hospital food at NUH
Prince Charles is meeting with catering staff from NUH to praise them for their work to improve the sustainability of hospital food.
14 December 2011
Care Quality Commission report at NUH
The Care Quality Commission inspected Nottingham’s two hospitals - Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital - in September 2011 against essential quality and safety standards.
13 December 2011
Early Christmas present for neonatal babies
The QMC’s Neonatal Unit has welcomed an unusual but very welcome delivery: a brand new, state-of-the-art MR incubator.
13 December 2011
NUH Chairman makes top 100 ‘influence’ shortlist
NUH Chairman Dr Peter Barrett has been named as one of the top 100 people of influence in the NHS.
12 December 2011
Hospital showcases projects for young and old patients
Projects to help improve care for the youngest and oldest patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been showcased to Lilian Greenwood MP.
9 December 2011
Help to stop the spread of norovirus
As we enter the winter flu season, there are many ways that people can help to stop the spread of norovirus – better known as the winter flu bug – around our hospitals.
8 December 2011
NUH in the top five nationally for research
NUH is one of the top Trusts leading the way in providing opportunities for patients to take part in clinical research studies.
7 December 2011
Christmas visits to our Children's Hospital
The Nottingham Children’s Hospital, based at the Queen’s Medical Centre, will once again be welcoming local sports teams and theatrical groups who will visit youngsters on the wards this Christmas.
2 December 2011
Trust praises staff innovation
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has praised the vital role staff play by suggesting new and innovative ways to improve the way the Trust works.
30 November 2011
Day of industrial action: Round-up 4.15pm
Careful planning by NUH has meant minimal disruption to services during the national day of strike action.
30 November 2011
Day of industrial action: Update 11.30am
We’re pleased to report little disruption to the running of services at NUH due to today’s strike action
30 November 2011
Day of industrial action: Update 8.45am
We are experiencing minimal disruption to services during the national day of strike action planned today (Wednesday 30 November).
29 November 2011
Cystic Fibrosis event success
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is celebrating the success of its latest Medicine for Members event.
28 November 2011
Dr Foster's Hospital Guide 2001-2011: Our response
Dr Foster’s Hospital Guide, which has been published today (Monday 28 November), looks at overall death rates, deaths after surgery, and a range of other indicators to build a picture of the quality and safety of a hospital’s services.
25 November 2011
NUH prepares to keep services running during day of strike action
NUH is preparing to keep services running during the national day of action planned for Wednesday 30 November.
24 November 2011
Mums invited to focus group
Mums and mums to be have been invited to attend a maternity weight management focus group.
21 November 2011
Hospital staff awards: winners announced
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has announced the winners for the 2011 NUHonours Awards.
21 November 2011
Wildlife web-cam at the Queen’s Medical Centre
The Nottingham Children’s Hospital School has been chosen as one of ten sites across the city to host a bird nest box and feeder camera for a year.
18 November 2011
Focus on cystic fibrosis at public event
People can find out more about cystic fibrosis in the latest in a series of Medicine for Members events at NUH.
18 November 2011
NUH hits 14,000 member milestone for Foundation Trust support
More than 14,000 people have now signed up as members of NUH as part of our bid to become a Foundation Trust.
17 November 2011
Rapid Response improves care for our sickest children
A project to improve care for children with serious health problems who develop chest infections has been hailed as a success.
17 November 2011
Lord Mayor visits the Nottingham Children’s Hospital
The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Michael Wildgust, this week visited patients and staff at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH)
15 November 2011
Dementia Tsar to see best practice at NUH
National Dementia Tsar Professor Alistair Burns will see first-hand how work is being carried out to improve the care of patients with dementia at NUH.
14 November 2011
Oncology team wins prestigious national award
The Nottingham Macmillan Lung Cancer CARE service has won the Oncology team of the year award in the Pfizer Excellence in Oncology Awards.
14 November 2011
NUH achieves ‘quality mark’ in patient information
The quality of information given to patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been recognised as reliable and trustworthy.
9 November 2011
NUH looking for people to join its Readers’ Panel
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is inviting members of the public to join its Readers’ Panel to ensure patient information is clear and easy to understand.
8 November 2011
Hospital to showcase research into digestive diseases
Cutting-edge research into digestive diseases will be showcased at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
8 November 2011
Trust newspaper highlights how NUH is supporting the frontlines
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday this week, the latest edition of NUH News highlights how Trust staff are supporting our Armed Forces.
7 November 2011
Children’s remembrance services
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) offers annual remembrance services for families bereaved of children.
2 November 2011
4,000 hospital staff have the flu jab
More than 4,000 staff at NUH have so far had the flu jab to help protect themselves and their patients.
1 November 2011
Royal recognition for Trust's organ donation success
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester is to visit the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) on Wednesday 2 November to mark the hospital’s work on organ donation.
31 October 2011
Roadshow raises awareness of lung cancer
As the new Maggie’s Cancer Centre opens its doors to patients at the City campus of NUH, Clifton is being targeted in a lung cancer awareness drive to help people recognise the symptoms of lung cancer.
28 October 2011
Reported breaches in patient confidentiality
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been highlighted today in a national report into reported breaches of data protection.
27 October 2011
NUH Dementia Champions to share best practice
New ways to improve the care of patients with dementia at NUH are to be discussed at a conference on Friday 4 November 2011.
26 October 2011
NUHonours Awards shortlist announced
The finalists have been announced in this year’s search for hospital heroes in Nottingham.
25 October 2011
Award nomination for work to engage with patients
Work to involve patients and the public in the way information is presented about NUH has been shortlisted for a national award.
24 October 2011
NUH works with patients to improve services
Patients are to be asked about the quality of care they receive at NUH.
21 October 2011
NUH to host patient information seminar
Top tips on how to improve information given to patients are to be shared at a free conference at NUH.
21 October 2011
No breaches in mixed sex accommodation at NUH
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) recorded no breaches in mixed sex accommodation in September 2011.
20 October 2011
League of Friends helps to keep Nottingham children safe
The Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) League of Friends has donated £1,500 in support of the Nottingham Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.).
20 October 2011
Former Forest stars play in charity match
A host of former Nottingham Forest stars will join forces to play against Nottingham Community FC in a charity football match.
19 October 2011
Live donation and transplantation patient education evening
NUH is to host a patient education evening to update renal patients about living kidney donation and transplantation.
14 October 2011
Tree of Life Appeal to raise money for Hayward House hospice
Nottingham Hospitals Charity has launched an appeal to raise £100,000 to improve patient care facilities at Hayward House hospice.
13 October 2011
Oncology team short-listed for national award
A group of staff from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been short-listed for a national award.
13 October 2011
Consultant neurosurgeon wins teaching award
Consultant Neurosurgeon at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) Mr Terence Hope has won the Dr Peter Twinning Award for undergraduate medical teaching for 2011.
13 October 2011
Australian health delegation learns about NUH improvement projects
A delegation from Australia has been learning how efficiency projects are improving patient care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
12 October 2011
Work to upgrade steam system at the QMC is a success
Work to upgrade the steam distribution system that provides hot water and heating at the Queen’s Medical Centre has been successfully completed this year.
11 October 2011
Macmillan cancer information centre revamp
A cancer information centre run by Macmillan Cancer Support has been revamped.
10 October 2011
New lung cancer awareness campaign launched in Nottinghamshire
A new lung cancer campaign is being piloted in Nottinghamshire, and across the Midlands, from today (10 October) as the latest figures reveal that over 700 people aged 50 or over in the county were diagnosed with the disease in 2009.
6 October 2011
Reduce the risk of flu to you and your baby – get the jab that could save your life
Pregnant women are being urged to protect their unborn child – by having the flu jab.
3 October 2011
Religious leaders come together for rededication service
Religious leaders came together at Nottingham University Hospital’s NHS Trust (NUH) to officially rededicate the newly refurbished chapel at Queen’s Medical Centre.
29 September 2011
Trust sets out priorities for the year ahead
More than 100 members of the public heard how Nottingham’s hospitals have performed over the past year – and what the priorities are for the year ahead.
29 September 2011
Children's Burns Unit to open at QMC
A new Children’s Burns and Plastic Unit at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital will open to patients on Monday 3 October.
28 September 2011
NUH publishes its annual report
People can find our more about how Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has performed over the last year.
26 September 2011
Advanced trauma training for European doctors
Sixteen doctors from the Czech Republic are attending a five-day training course in Advanced Trauma Life Support Skills (ATLS) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
26 September 2011
Leading breast surgeons hosting global conference
Pioneering breast reconstruction surgeons from Nottingham are holding an international meeting to share expertise with clinicians from around the world.
22 September 2011
NUH staff awarded NVQ certificates
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) staff working in Linen Services recently received their NVQ Level 1 certificates.
22 September 2011
Free parking at NUH annual public meeting
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is holding its annual public meeting on Wednesday 28 September 2011.
19 September 2011
NUHonours Awards: last chance to nominate a hospital hero
This is the final week for people to nominate their hospital hero for the NUHonours Award 2011.
19 September 2011
NUH highlights best practice for dementia patients
Work to improve care for dementia patients at NUH is being highlighted as part of World Alzheimer’s Day (Wednesday 21 September 2011).
15 September 2011
Trust wins national awards for efficiency work
Projects to improve quality and efficiency at NUH have swept the boards at a national awards ceremony.
12 September 2011
Safer medicines highlighted in Patient Safety Week
The way medicines are prescribed to patients at NUH is being highlighted as part of national Patient Safety Week 2011 (12-18 September).
9 September 2011
Staff lose 59st on weight loss programme
A group of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) staff members has lost 812lbs, the equivalent of 59st, after taking part in a weight loss programme at work.
8 September 2011
Hospital project shortlisted for prestigious award
A project that encourages NUH staff to come up with ideas for improvements has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award
8 September 2011
Latest edition of hospital Trust newspaper published
The latest edition of NUH News has been published by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
6 September 2011
NHS Trust invites public to help set healthcare priorities
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is inviting patients and their families to share their views on what should be the Trust’s priorities for the next 12 months.
6 September 2011
Funding award for NUH nurses
Three nurses working at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been awarded funding to study for the National Institute of Health Research Master’s Degree in Research Methods.
5 September 2011
Skin cancer nurse nominated for award
A skin cancer nurse at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been nominated for the Nursing Times Awards 2011.
1 September 2011
Fundraisers help refurbish patients' lounge
Patients and visitors are set to benefit from a newly refurbished lounge at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) patient hotel at City Hospital.
1 September 2011
NUH to celebrate Eid
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) staff will be joining in Eid celebrations to mark the end of Ramadan.
1 September 2011
NUH to hold its annual public meeting: 28 September 2011
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is holding its
annual public meeting on Wednesday 28 September 2011.
The meeting is open to all and will include the unveiling of the
Annual Report and Accounts. It takes place at the Cityside
Restaurant at the City Hospital campus from 5pm-7.30pm.
31 August 2011
NUH praised for patient experience
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been praised for its patient experience in a study by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA), published today (31 August 2011).
25 August 2011
Mum makes donation to Neonatal Unit
Mums and dads whose babies are taken care of at the Neonatal Unit at Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham are to benefit from the latest donation made by fundraiser Kay Williamson.
25 August 2011
Second steam shutdown at the QMC: Saturday 27 August 2011
A second day of planned maintenance work will leave the Queen’s Medical Centre without hot water on Saturday 27 August 2011.
23 August 2011
Parents raise money for maternity monitors
Maternity monitors will make it easier for mums-to-be to see ultrasound scans of their babies – thanks to a donation by a Nottingham couple.
23 August 2011
NUH aiming for ‘quality mark’ in patient information
The quality of information and leaflets given to patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is to be assessed at the highest level.
19 August 2011
NUHonours Award nominations pass the 250 mark
More than 250 nominations have been submitted for hospital heroes in this year’s NUHounours Awards.
18 August 2011
Panto season comes early to children's hospital
Panto season is coming early to Nottingham Children’s Hospital as patients and their families are to be treated to a special performance of Aladdin.
18 August 2011
£13.5 million awarded for hospital and university research
Two NHS and university research partnerships in Nottingham were today (18 August) awarded a combined £13.5 million in funding to help them to develop and translate new scientific discoveries into ground-breaking medicines, treatments and better care for all NHS patients.
16 August 2011
NUH eye specialist wins prestigious national award
The first stage of work to upgrade the steam distribution system that provides hot water and heating at the Queen’s Medical Centre has been a success.
15 August 2011
Work to upgrade steam system at the QMC is a success
The first stage of work to upgrade the steam distribution system that provides hot water and heating at the Queen’s Medical Centre has been a success.
12 August 2011
Changes to NUH parking charges from 1 September 2011
Car parking charges will increase for patients and visitors at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) from 1 September 2011.
10 August 2011
Work to repair steam system at the QMC
The steam distribution system that provides hot water and heating at the Queen’s Medical Centre is to undergo important repair work.
08 August 2011
Hospital governor awareness session success
People have been able to find out more about what it means to be governor at their local hospital.
05 August 2011
Former patients to celebrate transplant milestone
More than 500 patients, family members and staff are expected to attend a garden party to celebrate the silver anniversary of the first bone marrow transplant at Nottingham City Hospital.
02 August 2011
Patient involvement and celebration day is a success
Patients, carers and medical staff attended a successful patient involvement and celebration day organised by the Nottingham Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service.
01 August 2011
Hairdresser raises money for Neonatal Unit
Parents and their new babies are to benefit from money donated to
the Queen’s Medical Centre Neonatal unit by a local fundraiser.
28 July 2011
Hospital Trust supports Nottingham Pride
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) will be
represented at the Nottingham Pride festival on Saturday 30 July
2011.
25 July 2011
Hospital elections: Find out how to get involved
People can find out more about standing for
election as a Governor at their local hospital.
21 July 2011
Over 120 nominations for NUHonours Awards 2011
Since launching at the end of June over 120 nominations have
already been received for this year’s NUHounours Awards.
21 July 2011
More car parking for patients and visitors
Patients and visitors to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS
Trust (NUH) Queen’s Medical Centre Campus (QMC) are set to benefit
from the opening of a new car park.
19 July 2011
Stroke patients benefit from new outreach scheme
A new initiative is helping stroke patients living in the
Nottinghamshire County area.
18 July 2011
Garden party to celebrate transplant’s silver anniversary
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) Haematology Department is to host a garden party to celebrate 25 years since the first bone marrow transplant at the City Hospital.
15 July 2011
Winners announced of first postgraduate awards
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) Postgraduate
Centres have announced the winners of four new annual awards.
12 July 2011
NUH shortlisted for five national healthcare efficiency awards
Three projects at Nottingham’s hospitals have been shortlisted for five national awards.
12 July 2011
New maps to help patients at NUH
New maps will help patients to find their way around Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
11 July 2011
New £2 million 3D imaging facilities now open
This week, Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) will officially open its new Interventional Radiology Theatres facilities at the QMC and Nottingham City Hospital, following a £2 million investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
08 July 2011
NUH volunteers invited to Buckingham Palace garden party
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) volunteers
Bernadine ‘Bow’ Heath and Fred Dudley have been invited to the
Queen’s garden party at
08 July 2011
Patient back on his feet thanks to new scanning equipment
A new piece of foot-scanning equipment has helped put a grandfather back on his feet after being involved in a road collision in 2007.
07 July 2011
Compliments vs complaints at NUH
More people are praising than complaining about the care they receive at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
07 July 2011
Emotional key that could offer hope to tinnitus sufferers
Researchers are testing whether emotions play a part in reducing the suffering of people with tinnitus.
07 July 2011
Important step in bid to become a Foundation Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has taken a step forward in its bid to become a Foundation Trust.
06 July 2011
Public given rare behind-the-scenes hospital tour
The public have been given a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Pathology Department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham.
05 July 2011
Supermarket puts cash back into charity
The Youth Service at NUH has been chosen by customers of a local Sainsbury’s to be the supermarket’s new charity for a year.
04 July 2011
Putting pathology under the microscope
People can get a behind-the-scenes tour of our pathology labs as part of the latest in our Medicine for Members events.
01 July 2011
United front against dementia
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has joined with other health and social care organisations in Nottinghamshire to form a united front against dementia by signing up to a national declaration.
28 June 2011
Pick up your free copy of NUH News now!
A new-look hospital newspaper for staff, patients, visitors and volunteers has this week been launched at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
28 June 2011
Local man leaves £20,000 legacy to Nottingham’s hospitals
A local man has left a £20,000 legacy to Nottingham’s hospitals after being cared for at the City Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre.
27 June 2011
NUH publishes its Quality Account
A report about the standards of care provided by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been published this week.
27 June 2011
NUHonours Awards 2011: Nominate your hospital hero
Patients and visitors are being invited to nominate their hospital heroes in this year’s NUHonours Awards.
24 June 2011
Hospital leadership scheme praised in national awards
A course to help nurture future leaders at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been praised in a national awards scheme.
23 June 2011
Mobile breast screening unit returns to Greasley
Breast screening will restart at the mobile unit at Greasley sports centre from Monday 25 July.
21 June 2011
QMC Residents’ Forum: 22 June, 7pm
A public meeting will be held tomorrow evening (22 June) to give residents the chance to have their say on community matters in the Lenton and Dunkirk area, the ward which includes the Queen’s Medical Centre, part of NUH
17 June 2011
National Breastfeeding Awareness Week
Displays and coffee mornings will help to promote National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (19-25 June) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)
16 June 2011
Staff to shape up for Health and Wellbeing Week
Hospital staff are being encouraged to shape up at a series of events to mark Health and Wellbeing Week.
15 June 2011
Number of falls decreases with help of prevention toolkit
Fewer patients are falling in hospital following the introduction of the Falls Prevention Toolkit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
13 June 2011
NUH helps to raise awareness of abuse of elderly
An action day to raise awareness about abuse of the elderly is being backed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
10 June 2011
Local residents to meet NUH Chief Executive
A public meeting will be held on 22 June 2011 to give local residents the chance to have their say about community matters in the Lenton and Dunkirk area, the ward which includes the Queen’s Medical Centre, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
09 June 2011
Have your say about the Nottingham University Hospitals public website. What could be done better?
The public website for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is changing. Over the coming 12 months the site will be re-designed, re-ordered and re-launched. But we need your help to ensure the changes we make are they changes you want.
08 June 2011
Take a closer look at our award-winning hospital food
People can find out more about how award-winning food is sourced from local farms for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
07 June 2011
Putting patient safety in the spotlight
Patient safety will be in the spotlight when Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) holds its 3rd Patient Safety Conference this month.
06 June 2011
Join Nottinghamshire’s Biggest Tea Break
Nottingham Hospitals Charity is inviting people across the county to take part in Nottinghamshire’s Biggest Tea Break next month.
03 June 2011
Joining forces for a pioneering pathology service
Plans to create a shared pathology service between Nottingham and Leicester hospitals are moving forward.
01 June 2011
Take part in NUH Charity’s Dragon Boat challenge
Nottingham University Hospitals Charity is holding a dragon boat race and family fun day to raise money for Nottingham’s hospitals – and we’re looking for fun-loving people to take part!
31 May 2011
NUH Youth Service honours volunteers
Young people who volunteer to help the Youth Service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are to be presented with awards.
27 May 2011
Physio takes part in global centenary celebration
A physiotherapist from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) joined experts from around the world for centenary celebrations of a pioneering hip replacement surgeon.
25 May 2011
Hospital leadership scheme shortlisted for national award
A course to help nurture future leaders at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been shortlisted for a national award.
24 May 2011
CYPICS open evening to celebrate first year of success
An open evening is being held to review the successful first year of the East Midlands Children’s and Young Persons’ Integrated Cancer Service (CYPICS).
24 May 2011
World-leading research comes to Nottingham
A world-leading research project, which could transform the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), is to be conducted by researchers at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
23 May 2011
Technology saves time and money at NUH
New technology is freeing up nurses to spend more time with patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
19 May 2011
Art contest to raise awareness about asthma
People with asthma are being urged to get
creative for a unique art contest which will explore what it is like
to live with the condition.
18 May 2011
Find out more about research into digestive diseases
People can find out more about work that is carried out at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Unit, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre.
17 May 2011
Blood cancer patients to benefit from new clinical trials network
NUH has today been named as a centre in a unique new clinical trial network with access to millions of pounds worth of life-saving drugs for blood cancer patients.
13 May 2011
NBRUH Open Day on hearing and research
An open event is being held by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) National Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing (NBRUH) on Friday 20 May 2011 from 2pm-5pm.
13 May 2011
IDAHO Day marked at NUH
Staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) will be flying the Rainbow Flag in support of IDAHO Day on 17 May, promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-equality.
12 May 2011
Open day to shout about hearing services!
People can find out more about how specialist hearing services are being developed at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
11 May 2011
NUH manager's innovative exchange programme
A business manager from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been accepted onto a special exchange programme to learn how healthcare systems across Europe operate and share best practice.
10 May 2011
NUH nurse wins prestigious graduate award
A dermatology Nurse Consultant from Nottingham
University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has won a ‘Recent Graduate’
award from the
09 May 2011
New football club to help Nottingham Children’s Hospital
A new football club made up of police and local young people is set to benefit Nottingham Children’s Hospital.
05 May 2011
Ward sister of the year works at NUH
A ward sister who works at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital at Queen’s Medical Centre has been named Ward Sister of the year.
04 May 2011
Nottingham Children’s Hospital seeks views of young patients
The Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH), based on the QMC Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is carrying out a survey to find out what its young inpatients think about the care they receive.
28 April 2011
Help to name hospital newsletter
NUH is asking staff and visitors to help choose a new name for the hospital newsletter.
27 April 2011
NUH records lowest MRSA figures
NUH has recorded its lowest number of MRSA cases on record in 2010/11 – thanks to the remarkable efforts of hospital staff.
26 April 2011
Notts County footballers are our Easter ‘champions’
Notts County FC players brought Easter cheer to youngsters in Nottingham Children’s Hospital at the Queen’s Medical Centre.
21 April 2011
Patients praise team spirit at NUH
Patients have praised the way that doctors and nurses work together to provide high quality care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
19 April 2011
Medilink bus service not running on bank holidays
The free Medilink bus service will not be running at NUH over the Easter bank holiday and the Royal Wedding/May Day holidays.
18 April 2011
NUH expert to raise awareness of brain tumours in children
A campaign to raise awareness about brain tumours in children is being helped by an expert from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
13 April 2011
Unprecedented demand on hospital’s emergency services
The Emergency Department at Queen’s Medical Centre is experiencing an unprecedented demand from people accessing its services.
7 April 2011
Volunteers needed for arthritis study
A major research project into the safety of long-term pain relief for sufferers of arthritis has taken a significant step forward this week with the recruitment of its 4,000th patient volunteer.
4 April 2011
Resignation of Non-Executive Director
Mr Roger Freeston, one of the Trust’s Non-Executive Directors, has resigned from his position on the NUH Board.
1 April 2011
New dawn for specialist community services at NUH
From today (Friday 1 April), Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) will increase the number of services it provides in the community for patients and residents of Nottinghamshire.
1 April 2011
Trust members among first to see results of £800,000 investment in Emergency Department
Next week (Wednesday 6 April), members of
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) will be among the
first people to see for themselves the new developments at Queen’s
Medical Centre’s Emergency Department (ED).
31 March 2011
Climbing high for teenage cancer wards
A team of hospital staff have successfully
climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in
30 March 2011
National Referral Centre for rare disease to open at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been commissioned to run a dedicated national referral centre for patients with an extremely rare disease called LAM.
29 March 2011
National recognition for NUH dermatology nurses
Two members of the dermatology team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have won awards at the British Journal of Nursing Awards (BJN) 2011.
22 March 2011
Maternity tour DVD and refurbished Parent Education Room
A DVD which gives mums-to-be a virtual tour of maternity units at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been launched today (22 March)
21 March 2011
Disability Access Guide is updated
An online guide has been updated to help patients with disabilities find the most accessible route around our hospitals.
18 March 2011
Black and Asian people urged to join Organ Donor Register
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is urging more Black and Asian people in Nottingham to sign up to the Organ Donor Register to help save lives through transplantation.
18 March 2011
Dermatology duo nominated for national award
Two members of the dermatology team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been shortlisted for the finals of the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2011.
17 March 2011
1000th pin badge celebrates living organ donation
Victoria Teece, from Nottingham, is to become the 1000th recipient of a silver pin badge, which is awarded to living organ donors in a national scheme managed by NHS Blood and Transplant
16 March 2011
Neurosurgery inquest: media coverage
Inquests into the deaths of two patients who died following neurosurgical operations at our hospital (in 2000 and 2006) were held on Wednesday 16 March, attracting media attention.
16 March 2011
Survey says caring staff make a difference to patients
Staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are committed to delivering high quality care for patients, according to a new survey.
9 March 2011
NUH shares expertise at national conference
Two projects designed to improve the way patients are cared for at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are featuring in a national healthcare conference.
9 March 2011
Nottingham named as site of new breast cancer Tissue Bank
Nottingham has been named as one of the key locations of the world’s first national breast cancer tissue bank.
7 March 2011
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley visits NUH
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley visited Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust today (7 March) to announce £775m national funding for research.
4 March 2011
Secretary of State at NUH to announce record research funding
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to visit Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) on Monday 7 March to announce the largest ever national funding for research.
3 March 2011
Hospital high-flyers make Women of Substance shortlist
Three people from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been selected to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2011 as part of the 100 Women of Substance scheme.
25 February 2011
Climbing high for teenage cancer wards
A team of hospital staff is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to raise money for two new teenage cancer wards.
24 February 2011
New appointments in ground-breaking pathology service
A move to create a shared pathology service between Nottingham and Leicester has taken a step forward with the appointment of a new director and general manager.
23 February 2011
Multiple Sclerosis out-of-hours drop-in clinic
People can get more support and advice about Multiple Sclerosis at a new out-of-hours clinic at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
21 February 2011
Interactive videos to help new hearing aid users
Researchers are exploring how interactive video tutorials could show people how to use their new hearing aids for the first time.
18 February 2011
Hospital teams up to support Red Cross volunteers
Nottingham University Hospitals has teamed up with the British Red Cross to expand the Hospital to Home service.
17 February 2011
Special collar to reduce infection rates in broken bone pins
Orthopaedic experts at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are hoping to reduce the rate of infections caused by the pinning of broken bones by developing a special collar to counter dangerous microbes.
16 February 2011
NUH doubles recruitment in clinical trials
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has exceeded national targets for the number of people taking part in clinical trials.
15 February 2011
Building a firm Foundation for the future
Membership of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has passed 12,000 people who have given their support to the bid to become a Foundation Trust.
14 February 2011
UNICEF presentation for ‘baby friendly’ work
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been presented with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Certificate of Commitment for our work to promote breastfeeding.
11 February 2011
NUH achieves industry-standard laundry landmark
Laundry services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have more than doubled their productivity in a year.
09 February 2011
New collaboration to help people with diabetes
An innovative new project aiming to help the treatment of the 12,800 people with diabetes in Nottingham has begun in the city.
08 February 2011
Soil Association praises our hospital food
The Soil Association has praised Nottingham University Hospitals for the quality of our hospital food - and our efforts to source ingredients from local farms.
01 February 2011
Keeping Pace with equality in the NHS
The Government has praised a pioneering project to promote equality in the NHS.
24 January 2011
Duchess of Cornwall to visit Nottingham City Hospital
HRH the Duchess of Cornwall is to visit the site of the new Maggie’s cancer care centre at Nottingham City Hospital on Tuesday 25 January 2011 at 2.30pm.
19 January 2011
Maternity department success in patient safety assessment
Maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have achieved an important milestone in their assessment against national patient safety standards.
17 January 2011
NUH helps to put visually impaired patients in the picture
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has teamed up with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) to improve access to information for visually-impaired patients.
12 January 2011
Transplant talk for Foundation Trust members
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) gave an insight into its transplant team to more than 50 Foundation Trust members this week.
10 January 2011
Hospital panto adds extra show to meet demand
Staff from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS
Trust (NUH) are treading the boards again with this year’s pantomime
‘Snow White’ – and with a record 2,800 tickets requested, the cast
and crew have had to add an extra performance to meet demand.
07 January 2011
National cancer tsar opens new radiotherapy centre at NUH
The Government’s cancer tsar, Professor Mike
Richards, will open the new £21.6million Nottingham Radiotherapy
Centre at
06 January 2011
A record year for kidney transplants
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has achieved a record year for transplants.
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