Peterborough City Hospital NHS

29/10/2026

A very royal congratulations to our Consultant Histopathologist and Medical Examiner Dr Suzy Lishman, who has been to Windsor Castle to collect her Damehood from the Princess Royal this week. We are very proud to have Dame Suzy at our Trust.

29/10/2026

🩷Checking your breasts only takes a few minutes.

Everyone will have their own way of touching and looking for changes, but remember to check the whole breast area, including your upper chest and armpits.

There’s no special technique and you don’t need training.

28/10/2026

Congratulations to all those who have followed Stoptober to quit smoking! You have done the best thing you can for your health - and after 28 days of being smoke free, you're now 5 times more likely to quit for good 🎉 To keep on track as a non-smoker, have look at some tips on how to stay quit here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

28/10/2026

🩷Heartfelt thanks to everyone who got behind the Trust's Wear It Pink Day and supported our wonderful breast care team in raising awareness of breast cancer Breast Cancer Now
Colleagues from the unit have been sharing the message about the importance of screening and breast self-awareness with other staff and visitors through their information stands at Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke hospitals.
Over at the Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke, the team raised over £1,000 at a Wear It Pink cake sale 🎂
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close - here's another chance to find out more Timely reminder for women to attend breast screening appointment
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/latest-news/timely-reminder-for-women-to-attend-breast-screening-appointment-9586

28/10/2026

If you need urgent medical help this half term, 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

27/10/2026

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day 🫶🏼 to all our wonderful occupational therapists.
Occupational therapy plays a vital role in improving health, enhancing abilities and promoting inclusion for people of all ages.
Their commitment helps individuals participate more confidently in everyday activities and live with dignity.
Thank you for all you do 💙

27/10/2026

Thank you Caroline - and all our fantastic Occupational Therapists - for all you do 💙🫶🏼

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!

Today we’re celebrating our fantastic Advanced Occupational Therapist, Caroline Lansell.

Caroline plays such an important role in supporting people living with and beyond cancer, helping them to manage the impact cancer and treatment can have on everyday life.

She also provides valuable support to the wider Cancer Wellbeing Service team, sharing her knowledge and expertise and helping us to provide the best possible support to those we work with.

Her knowledge, compassion and dedication make a real difference every day, and we’re so lucky to have her as part of our team.

Thank you, Caroline, for everything you do!

27/10/2026

Woolly hats and cosy blankets at the ready. The festive countdown has started .. as Christmas Giving Tree 🎄organisers prepare for an awareness raising night under the stars at Peterborough City Hospital ⛺

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/latest-news/festive-gift-appeal-set-to-deliver-miles-of-smiles-this-christmas-9660

27/10/2026

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

26/10/2026

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