For the press

Patient confidentiality

 

We place great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of our patients. We will not divulge any information about a patient unless we are given permission from the individual or their next of kin. All requests for interviewing/photographing patients must be made through the PR & Communications team.

 

 

Press releases and news stories

 

All our latest news and press releases will be available here on our website - with links from the home page and from our news pages.

 

 

Press releases by fax

 

We no longer send out the traditional 'press release' by fax, unless specifically requested to do so. Our local press agencies are e-mailed to inform them of a new story or press release on the website. If you would like to be added to our e-mail list please contact the PR & Communications on 01223 274 433.

 

 

Arranging interviews with Trust staff/filming or photographing on the Addenbrooke's site

 

Under no circumstances may interviews, filming or photography be carried out on or around the Hospital site without the express permission of the PR & Communications team. If you carry out any filming or photographing without permission, our security team will request that you leave the site. If you need further information on any news stories, or would like to arrange an interview, please contact James Woodman or David Williams in our press office on 01223 274 433.

 

 

PR & Communications Office

 

The PR & Communications Office is situated in the main entrance of Addenbrooke's Hospital. Please ring our office to let us know if you are planning to come on to the Hospital site: 01223 274 433.

 

 

Condition checks

 

'Condition checks' will only be given out if you have the name of the individual patient concerned, with the correct spelling. Please do not contact the wards direct. For an up-to-date condition check, please contact the Bed Manager on 01223 216 860, giving your name, organisation and telephone number. The Bed Manager will contact the appropriate Ward or Department and establish the condition of the patient in question. Only a brief indication of the progress of the patient will be given such as, the patient is satisfactory or stable or critically ill. This information will only be released if the patient or their next of kin give permission.

 

 

Major Incidents

 

Should a major incident occur, the Hospital has a contingency plan that includes arrangements for the media. A Press Centre will be established in the Boardroom at Addenbrooke's Hospital, which is close to the main entrance. This will be set up for press conferences,and will be equipped with telephone lines, working space, and facilities making for tea and coffee. You will be given regular updates on the situation, and the opportunity for interviews. Depending on the type of incident, we will decide at the time on the best vantage point for photographs and filming.

 

 

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