About Addenbrooke's
Addenbrooke's is part of Cambridge University Hospitals, one of the first Foundation Trusts. It is a 1,000 bed teaching hospital, one of the Government’s new biomedical research centres with a world-class research reputation, and provides acute and specialist healthcare services for our local and regional population.
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust is the charity for Cambridge University Hospitals, which includes Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital.
What makes Cambridge University Hospitals stand out from the other hospitals in the United Kingdom?
World-class research in cancer, neurosciences, genetics, diabetes and transplant medicine; partnership with Cambridge University and the Medical Research Council from which stems 12 Nobel Laureates; leading-edge clinical care; our partnership with a world-renowned medical school and the quality, expertise and commitment of the people who work at the Trust.
One of the largest and best known hospitals in the country, our name is synonymous with excellence giving us a national and international reputation.
These are the essential elements of our character. However, what takes us a step further is our philosophy of care which explores smarter more efficient ways of working and which puts our patients at the centre of this care.
All this gives the hospital expertise, vision and diversity in a service which seeks to innovate and strives for excellence in delivering first-class healthcare.
Cambridge University Hospitals is building a culture of innovation and excellence through:
- improving experience of patients
- improving patient care and safety
- ensuring clinical excellence and effectiveness
- valuing our staff and partners
- striving for innovation in all we do