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Previous issues

Issue 7 (opens in a new tab)- February 2024

The first newsletter of 2024 includes a look ahead to our pre-construction works this summer, a visit from Health Minister Lord Markham, who’s responsible for the New Hospital Programme, and how the healing power of nature is helping a stage 4 cancer patient.

Issue 6 (opens in a new tab) - October 2023

This newsletter provides an update from the programme, including our Outline Business Case approval, appointment of our preferred construction partner and our latest engagement work with patients, staff and the public over summer. You can also read Barny's story, a young adult in his 20s, who was cared for in the Teenage Cancer Trust ward, which will move into Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Issue 5 (opens in a new tab) - May 2023

This newsletter gives a project update, including on our engagement and outreach work with individuals, organisations and communities. You can also read about a recent visit to Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, an update on fundraising from Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust and read Krishna's story.

Issue 4 (opens in a new tab) - January 2023

The first newsletter of 2023 includes an exciting project update as our planning application for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital has been submitted. There is also a focus on our arts engagement workshops and co-production work, as well as an upcoming webinar about ovarian cancer for World Cancer Day.

Issue 3 (opens in a new tab) - October 2022

This newsletter includes a project update, including a virtual 'fly through' of the new hospital and some new architect images, as well as an insight into how arts is helping to shape the hospital environment. You can also read about personalising treatment for ovarian cancer with Professor James Brenton.

Issue 2 (opens in a new tab) - December 2021

This issue includes news of an exciting milestone in the project in the introduction from Clinical Lead Dr Hugo Ford and how co-production with patients is making a difference to our plans. You can also read about the role of research in the hospital and the latest cancer news from the partner organisations.

Issue 1 (opens in a new tab) - March 2021

The first newsletter on the project, including news on the Prime Minister announcing the funding for CCRH and the partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cambridge.