Concerns at Addenbrooke’s lead to ‘rapid’ review

An official review has been ordered into the hospital’s neuroscience unit

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by Bela Davidson

Monday February 16 2026, 4:25pm

A “rapid but thorough” review has been ordered to investigate the neuroscience unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, alongside other clinical teams.

The review was ordered due to “concerns”. However, the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has not disclosed the specific nature of these concerns.

The independent review will be carried out by two Royal Colleges, the medical bodies responsible for setting standards of practice in the UK.

The investigation is set to be completed by the end of February, and findings will be shared with CUH by early summer. CUH has stated that they intend to publish the results and act on all recommendations.

“The review is examining a number of clinical teams to identify opportunities to strengthen clinical governance arrangements,” said a CUH spokesperson.

Addenbrooke’s is a leading hospital in the UK. Their neurosurgical unit provides services for all of East Anglia, which includes approximately 2.3 million people.

This review follows the suspension of an Addenbrooke’s surgeon in March 2024.

Kuldeep Stohr, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, was suspended following concerns regarding her practice. The review was launched after other doctors noticed a “higher than expected level of complications” among Stohr’s patients.

An internal investigation revealed that nine procedures fell below expected standards, leading to a wider investigation into around 800 operations.

At the time of Stohr’s review, CUH was criticised for not acting sooner. A report commissioned by CUH but conducted by an independent investigator stated that, at several intervals, CUH did not address concerns about Stohr’s practice.

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The current review at Addenbrooke’s is set to examine a larger service rather than an individual.

Regarding this latest review, a CUH spokesperson said: “Patient safety is our highest priority. We continually review outcomes across our services to identify where improvements can be made and to ensure patients receive the best possible care. 

“We take any concerns about clinical services or individuals extremely seriously and we have established processes to investigate thoroughly when issues are brought to our attention.”

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