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Ofsted rates North Bristol Trust as Good for apprenticeship training

Ofsted has rated the Apprenticeship Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as Good. The report follows an inspection of the Trust in March 2024 in which inspectors rated NBT as Good in all five areas: Quality of Education, Behaviours and Attitudes...
Kathy with SCaRF staff members and her family at Southmead Hospital.

NBT skin cancer charity thanks fundraiser for raising over £80,000 for research and education

The Skin Cancer Research Fund (SCaRF), based at Southmead Hospital, surprised a long-time supporter with an event to thank them for 20 years of support. Kathy England has raised over £80,000 for SCaRF but is now retiring from fundraising. Kathy and...
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust announce Joint Chair

The appointment is a key milestone on the two Trusts’ journey to forming a Hospital Group North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have today announced the appointment of Ingrid Barker as...
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Southmead Hospital’s Neurosurgery team cut emissions by nearly 80% in Green Operating Day trial

Theatre staff in North Bristol NHS Trust’s (NBT) Neurosurgery team at Southmead Hospital delivered a Green Operating Day to reduce carbon emissions, in what is believed to be a sustainability first for the NHS. The NHS accounts for 4% of the UK's...
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What it's like working on the NBT eXtra Bank

The NBT eXtra bank is a great way to work flexibly whilst still accessing varied and exciting opportunities that will suit you. Working on bank allows you to decide how often and when you will work, to suit your lifestyle. You can visit the NBT eXtra...
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Supporting people with COPD through new digital scheme

We are proud to be involved in a local project that will see thousands of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit from a digital scheme launched to provide more support at home. COPD is the name for a group of lung conditions...
A woman in light grey scrubs is handed a certificate by a person not in NHS uniform. The certificate says: "Chief Midwifery Officer Award".

Southmead Bereavement Support Worker receives Chief Midwifery Officer Award

A Maternity Support Worker at Southmead Hospital has received a Chief Midwifery Officer Award in recognition of her compassionate care. Bereavement Support Worker Carole Phelps was presented with the award by NHS England’s Regional Chief Midwife for...
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Help us celebrate 10 years of the Brunel building

We are delighted to announce that North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is preparing to celebrate 10 years of the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital - and want you to get involved too. The Brunel opened its doors in May 2014, with services and patients...
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Local health collaborations win national awards

North Bristol NHS Trust was among the local partners honoured for winning projects at the HSJ Partnership Awards Local health and care organisations have been recognised for their work in the national HSJ Partnership Awards, winning in two gold...
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Relaxation music channel launches at Southmead Hospital

A music channel has launched on patient TVs at Southmead Hospital to support relaxation, reduce anxiety and promote sleep. The NBT Relaxation Sounds channel, featuring calming music, is available on every patient television throughout the hospital 24...