Hinchingbrooke Hospital NHS

04/09/2026

We would like to wish our staff, patients and communities a Happy Janmashtami.

The Krishna Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular Gods in the Hindu pantheon. It is a joyous time involving group dancing and singing songs (bhajans) as well as ritual practices of fasting and worship of Krishna.

Krishna's birthday is celebrated eight days after Raksha Bandhan in the month of Sravana and celebrations are spread over two days.

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Ward B1, who recently received Gold in their Ward Accreditation for a second consecutive year, demonstrating excellent standards across all areas of care and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

Ward Accreditation is a supportive quality improvement process and is an internal assessment process which helps the Trust assess performance, provide assurance, and identify opportunities to improve patient care and aligns with the Care Quality Commission’s 13 fundamental standards of care.

Wards within our hospitals are assessed against these standards and criteria and are awarded Foundation, Bronze, Silver or Gold. Each assessment highlights strengths and areas for improvement, encouraging shared learning, collaboration and transparency across all wards and clinical areas.

A huge congratulations and a well done to everyone on B1, this is a brilliant achievement and reflects your hard work, dedication and focus on providing excellent care for your patients.

03/09/2026

If you're eligible, you can now get your free MenB vaccine.
MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and septicaemia.
You may be eligible if you are:
✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time
Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England. Eligible under-25s can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed.
You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.
Find out if you're eligible and how to get vaccinated: https://www.nhs.uk/book-menb

02/09/2026

💙A huge thanks to everyone who supported the unique sleepover event at Peterborough Cathedral on Friday – making it a roar-some success in support of young hospital patients.

Over 120 people – including siblings Felix (9) and Iris (8) - spent the night in the Cathedral sleeping beneath Titanosaur, one of world’s largest dinosaurs! d🦖✨

Our friends at the Cathedral are supporting Amazon Ward through the fantastic family event, which is set to raise thousands of pounds .

Proceeds will be shared equally between North West Anglia Hospitals Charity - Amazon Ward Children's Fund and Peterborough Cathedral’s charitable work.

01/09/2026

Children across Huntingdonshire and Fenland go back to school this week. The ones starting reception today will be in their twenties by the time the new Hinchingbrooke Hospital has been open a decade.

That is who this is being built for, as well as for all of us now.

A new hospital, on this site, with a single room for every inpatient, by 2032, is set. What it is like to walk into, find your way around, wait in and recover in is not, and parents, carers and young people are the people who can tell us. Add your voice: hinchingbrookehospital.commonplace.is

Open until Sunday 27 September.

31/08/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

📞Call
🌐Go online
📲Or use the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/111

30/08/2026

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, such as asthma.
If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

30/08/2026

If you are expecting a baby, you can get free, expert advice from our Women's Health Physiotherapists who are leading the way in educating pregnant women on how to look after their pelvic floor - preparing them for delivery and beyond. They host regular monthly online sessions - the next one is on Tuesday 1 September at 9.30am. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MKTS50ZBRoR

29/08/2026

If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or other primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs.
Find out more on the NHS website:

If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

29/08/2026

A big thank you to all our staff who are working over the bank holiday weekend! 🩵💚💙