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News Desk

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

18 May 2012

Football fan’s ground-hopping goal for charity

A football fanatic has donated 25p to Nottingham Hospitals Charity for every goal he saw scored in non-league matches around the country.

17 May 2012

Cancelled operations: how we compare

The Department of Health has published information comparing hospitals. We reported a higher number of on-the-day cancellations January-March 2012 (456) than any other hospital.

17 May 2012

NUH helps parents to discuss death with their children

Parents are being given help and guidance on how to talk to their children about death and serious illness in their families.

16 May 2012

Wolfson donation completes first phase of CF campaign

Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s campaign to help create a state-of-the-art cystic fibrosis unit has been given a major boost following a £700,000 donation from the Wolfson family.

16 May 2012

NUH flying the rainbow flag for IDAHO Day

Staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) will be flying the Rainbow Flag in support of IDAHO Day on Thursday 17 May, promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-equality.

15 May 2012

NUH supports Dying Matters Awareness Week

We are supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week (14-20 May 2012) by encouraging people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement.

15 May 2012

Cancelled operations: our actions and improving position

There has been understandable external scrutiny following our cancellation of so many planned operations between January and April.

14 May 2012

Hospital records lowest clostridium difficile rates

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has recorded its lowest number of Clostridium difficile cases on record in 2011/12.

11 May 2012

'Impulance' to tour schools with safety messages

A revamped ambulance is set to tour schools as a unique way of getting important lifestyle and safety messages out to children.

4 May 2012

Nurse-led stroke clinic supports and empowers patients

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has become one the first hospitals in the country to set up a dedicated nurse-led clinic to care for patients who have had a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).

1 May 2012

Cricket star unveils new CT scanner

A new CT scanner will help to improve the way patients are treated at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

30 April 2012

Choose well to help your local hospitals

Your local NHS is urging people to consider the best way to get medical help or advice over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

24 April 2012

Patients give their verdict on NUH

Patients have praised Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) for standards of cleanliness and efforts to promote handwashing.

20 April 2012

NUH role in landmark breast cancer study

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has helped a “landmark” study that divides types of breast cancer into 10 new categories that could change the way the disease is treated forever.

18 April 2012

The latest: emergency pressures

You may be aware that we have taken the difficult decision to cancel some of our non-urgent operations as a result of the sustained pressure our hospitals have been under.

16 April 2012

Significant donation to benefit dementia patients locally

A project to improve the skills of those who care for people with dementia has received a £120,000 donation.

13 April 2012

Nurse commended for her research raising awareness of skin cancer

A skin cancer nurse at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been highly commended at the British Nursing Journal Awards 2012 for her research and awareness of skin cancer.

12 April 2012

Cancelled operations at NUH

We apologise to all patients who have had their operations cancelled – and for the additional stress this causes.

5 April 2012

Easter springs up at the Nottingham Children's Hospital

Easter has come early for young patients at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH). A vast array of Easter eggs, sweets and toys have been handed out to children and young people on the wards and departments, thanks to local businesses and sporting teams.

5 April 2012

Choose well this Easter

Nottingham healthcare trusts are urging people to consider the best way to get medical help or advice should they need it this Easter.

2 April 2012

Notts County FC visit the Nottingham Children's Hospital

Patients at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital were treated to an ‘egg-cellent’ early Easter visit from Notts County Football Club today.

29 March 2012

Final steam system shutdown at QMC: Saturday 31 March 2012

A campaign to raise awareness about brain tumours in children has been shortlisted for a national award.

26 March 2012

HeadSmart Child brain tumour awareness project shortlisted for a national educational award

A campaign to raise awareness about brain tumours in children has been shortlisted for a national award.

26 March 2012

Nottingham University Hospitals celebrates the first National NHS Sustainability day

NUH is taking part in the first NHS Sustainability Day of Action on Wednesday 28 March 2012.

23 March 2012

NUH and trade unions sign pledge on staff learning

NUH has strengthened its commitment to work with trade unions to champion the personal and professional learning of its staff.

22 March 2012

NHS Medical Director to speak at NUH

NHS Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh is to give the opening address at a conference which looks at ways in which ergonomics can improve healthcare.

21 March 2012

Choose well to ease pressure on your local hospitals

Attendances at our Emergency Department (ED) and admissions to hospital this week have been much higher than normal.

21 March 2012

Hundreds told to stop smoking at hospital

More than 200 visitors and patients at the City Hospital were told to stop smoking or move from Trust property during Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) second Kick the Butt week.

20 March 2012

Chief Executive to talk at residents’ forum

Local people will have the chance to hear about the latest developments at Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) at its residents’ forum on Wednesday evening.

20 March 2012

NUH staff positive about making a difference

Job satisfaction in staff working at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is among the best in the country, a new survey says.

19 March 2012

Film improves speech for children with hearing problems

Film can significantly improve the ability of children with hearing difficulties to initiate communication using their voice, new research has found.

19 March 2012

Arthritis pain killer study recruits 6,000th patient

A large-scale safety study into some of the most widely used medicines has reached a significant milestone by recruiting its 6,000th patient volunteer.

15 March 2012

1,000 days without infection for our sickest children

Improved safety checks for children in intensive care have resulted in more than 1,000 days without infection.

14 March 2012

Dignity gowns unveiled at NUH

New wrap-around hospital gowns have been developed at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to stop patients from feeling exposed.

12 March 2012

Cystic Fibrosis patient leaves £295,000 legacy to campaign

A Cystic Fibrosis patient has left a legacy of £295,000 to Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s Cystic Fibrosis Campaign, which aims to raise £2.1m for a new centre for people with the disease.

12 March 2012

Trust makes a habit of Kick the Butt

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is joining forces with volunteers, the City Council and police for a second week of action to raise awareness about the Trust’s no smoking policy.

8 March 2012

NUH first employer to pilot internship initiative

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is piloting a new scheme aimed at helping young people with learning disabilities into work.

8 March 2012

Emergency pressures on Nottingham’s hospitals

Emergency attendances and admissions at NUH have been 10 per cent higher than normal over the last few weeks.

7 March 2012

USA business students learn more about NUH improvements

A team of top USA business students have been learning how efficiency projects are improving patient care at NUH.

6 March 2012

Trust newspaper goes tabloid

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) free newspaper has now been published in a new tabloid-size format.

2 March 2012

Invitation to QMC Residents’ Forum meeting

Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) is inviting people to attend its next residents’ forum meeting to be held on Wednesday 21 March.

29 February 2012

Pregnant women and mums invited to focus group

Pregnant women and new mums can play a part in how midwives give advice on eating and weight loss.

28 February 2012

Important: Choose well to ease pressure on your local hospitals

We are asking the people of Nottingham to ease exceptional pressures on their local hospitals by making the right choice when they need medical help or advice.

28 February 2012

Bike scheme to help CF Campaign

Bikes repaired and recycled by offenders will raise vital funds for a new cystic fibrosis unit at Nottingham City Hospital.

27 February 2012

NUH achieves UNICEF breastfeeding award

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one step closer to achieving full Baby Friendly status awarded by UNICEF.

22 February 2012

NUH leading the way for complementary therapy

A Complementary Therapy Nurse Specialist at Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH) has been sharing her knowledge and expertise to establish a new service at a leading London children’s hospital.

22 February 2012

Nurse wins Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship

A nurse from NUH has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to travel to the USA to learn more about preventing urinary catheter infections.

20 February 2012

‘Caring and professional’ – How two nurses make a difference

Two nurses at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have been praised for their work with patients suffering from digestive diseases.

16 February 2012

Innovation award for out-of-hours technology

A high-tech project to improve out-of-hours care in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has scooped a national award.

14 February 2012

Trust asks: ‘What’s most important to you?’

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is asking the people of Nottinghamshire what matters most in a new survey launched today (14 February 2012).

14 February 2012

Outpatients praise the way their treatment is explained

People with outpatient appointments at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have praised the way their treatment is explained to them by doctors and nurses.

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.

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).

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.

2 February 2012

Hospital projects shortlisted for national awards

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

20 January 2012

Trust newspaper out now

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

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).

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.

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.

10 January 2012

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