Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

17/08/2026

A new Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system is helping clinicians diagnose lung cancer earlier and more accurately at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Around 150 patients a year are expected to benefit from the technology, which reduces the need for patients to travel to London for specialist procedures.

The system helps our staff safely reach hard-to-access lung nodules, take precise tissue samples and confirm or rule out a lung cancer diagnosis.

Dr Alastair Moore said: “That means we can diagnose more patients at an earlier stage and with greater confidence, using a single procedure where multiple tests may previously have been needed.”

Linda Gilder, 70, from Didcot, was one of the first patients to benefit from the new technology after being referred following an NHS lung cancer screening. Despite feeling well, she was shocked to learn she had lung cancer.

She said: “I felt a bit nervous but also quite privileged to be one of the first patients to have the procedure in Oxford. Everything happened so quickly I still can’t quite get my head around it, from diagnosis to being given the all clear. The care was marvellous and the whole process went incredibly smoothly.”

The investment is an important step in improving cancer care and waiting times, with supporting equipment funded by Oxford Hospitals Charity.

Find out more in our news story – see the link in the comments.

Thank you to all who made this possible 💙

Intuitive GE HealthCare

17/08/2026

✨Congratulations to our colleagues and partners whose work has been recognised with four shortlistings at the 2026 HSJ Awards.

The four categories that OUH is shortlisted in are:
🚴 Staff Wellbeing and Culture Award
🌱 Towards Net Zero Award
💻 Driving Efficiency through Technology Award
🤝 Provider Collaborative of the Year Award

Thank you to everyone involved in the shortlisted projects, for all that you do. 💙

Find out more about the projects representing OUH in our news story. Link is in the comments ⬇️

17/08/2026

Our latest maternity statistics for July 2026

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15/08/2026

It's still very warm – help us to help you by taking care, choosing your healthcare services wisely, and helping us to keep our Emergency Departments for genuine emergencies.

Thanks very much for your support. There is a range of local health services available. ⬇️

🚨 Emergency Departments should be kept for emergencies only – if you come with something minor, you may face a very long wait as priority is given to patients with the most urgent clinical need.

💻 NHS 111 - if you need clinical advice but are not in a life-threatening emergency, contact NHS 111 online or call for free. Fully trained advisers are available 24 hours a day, every day.

💊 Pharmacies - pharmacies provide advice on minor illnesses and conditions, and advice on how to manage your medications. Some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed over the bank holidays, so make sure you’ve ordered your repeat prescriptions as quickly as possible.

📱 Healthier Together app and website – these are designed to help parents and guardians of young children. The app has features like being able to create a secure profile for your child, as well as easily check their symptoms if they're unwell and get advice on what to do and where to go next. There is a lot of helpful information on the Healthier Together website, and you can download the app there too.

🏥 Minor Injuries Unit - if you need prompt advice or treatment for minor injuries, a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) could help you. You can get treatment at an MIU for deep cuts, eye injuries, broken bones, severe sprains, minor head injuries, minor burns or scalds, minor sports injuries. Oxfordshire MIUs are at Abingdon Community Hospital, Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley, and Witney Community Hospital.

🏠 Self-care - self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries. A range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest.

13/08/2026

It's another hot one today - please take care of yourselves and those around you.

Our Deputy Director of Urgent and Emergency Care, Louise Johnson, has some advice on how you can stay well, as well as where to get the most appropriate medical help for your needs ⬇️

12/08/2026

We’re currently making important improvements to our digital systems in our maternity services to help us improve the efficiency and ease of some of our administrative procedures.

You may not notice or be affected by any of these changes, but some processes, like appointment booking, might take a little longer than usual while these updates are happening.

We’re working hard to make sure any delays are kept to a minimum, and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while we work through these. Ultimately, we hope that these changes will make some processes run more smoothly for our patients and staff.

If you have any queries, please speak to your maternity team.

Thank you.

12/08/2026

Being in water is always tempting on hot days, but the temperature of a body of open water can remain very cold even in the warmest weather. This can lead to a shock response when you jump in.

There are also many hazards under the surface, and rip currents can be a serious danger to even strong swimmers.

Oxfordshire County Council has more information on staying safe in water on their website ⬇️

🔗 https://orlo.uk/6onXr

12/08/2026

🗣️ "Making small changes on a daily basis will make a big difference for future generations."

That's the approach Amanda Simpson has taken in her work as Deputy Linen Services Manager.

Working with colleagues and suppliers, she has helped introduce initiatives including uniform reuse and recycling schemes, projects to recover hospital linen that would otherwise go unreturned, and changes that help extend the life of materials while reducing waste, water use and carbon emissions.

This is how Amanda’s practical changes are supporting a more sustainable OUH 👉 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/2459

11/08/2026

Temperatures are set to rise again this week, and we’re asking you to take care and help us keep our Emergency Departments for emergencies.

The main risks posed by hot weather are:

• Dehydration from not drinking enough water
• Overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing or long-term health conditions
• Heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

There are many options available to you to help stay well.

Emergency Departments (A&E) and 999 🚨
Emergency Departments and 999 are for life-threatening emergencies. If you come to an Emergency Department (A&E) for other conditions, you may face a very long wait as priority is given to patients with the most urgent clinical need.

NHS 111 📱
If you need clinical advice but are not in a life-threatening emergency, contact NHS 111 online or call for free. Fully trained advisers are available 24 hours a day, every day.

They will ask questions to assess your symptoms and provide healthcare advice or direct you to the right local service, or call an ambulance if necessary.

Pharmacies 💊
Pharmacies provide advice on minor illnesses and conditions, and advice on how to manage your medications.

You can also order a repeat prescription via the NHS App. There is more information about how to get the app on the NHS website. Once set up, prescriptions can be sent to a high street pharmacy for collection or delivery if available.

Healthier Together app and website 💻
The Healthier Together website is designed to help parents and guardians of young children, and there is an app too - it has features like being able to create a secure profile for your child, as well as easily check their symptoms if they're unwell and get advice on what to do and where to go next.

There is a lot of helpful information on the Healthier Together website, and you can download the app there too.

Minor Injuries Unit 🏥
If you need prompt advice or treatment for minor injuries, a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) could help you. You can get treatment at an MIU for deep cuts, eye injuries, broken bones, severe sprains, minor head injuries, minor burns or scalds, minor sports injuries.

Oxfordshire MIUs are located at Abingdon Community Hospital, Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley, and Witney Community Hospital.

Self-care 🏠
Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries. A range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest.

Our news story in the comments has full details, as well as the various links outlined above.

11/08/2026

Hepatitis B and C can be "silent" infections, often causing no symptoms until serious liver damage has occurred.

Testing is simple, treatment is available, and early diagnosis can make a huge difference.

Find out more about who should consider testing and how to access it 👉 https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/2450

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/3TMRyZD