For Journalists
The communications team are responsible for media relations as
well as staff and wider public communications.
All media enquiries should be directed to the media team. Please
contact us if you are a member of the media and would like to be
added to our press release email distribution.
The communications office is based at Trust Headquarters,
Frenchay Hospital, Beckspool Road, Bristol, BS16 1JE. The press
office is open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Media Relations Manager, Richard Cottle
Email: richard.cottle@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 3406779
Press Officer, Aleisha Scott,
Email: aleisha.scott@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 3403711
Or alternatively email: press.office@nbt.nhs.uk
Expert bank
We can provide you with an expert opinion on a wide range of
subjects including:
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Other neurological conditions
- Kidney transplants
- Kidney disease
- Orthopaedics
- Urology and prostate cancer
- Burns
- Breast cancer
- Stroke
Out-of-hours press calls
North Bristol NHS Trust operates an out-of-hours media service for
urgent calls only. It should only be used if queries cannot wait
until office hours.
To access the service call the main trust switchboard on 0117
9701212. Your call will then be dealt with accordingly.
Protocols
Interview requests
All requests for interviews with trust staff must go through the
press office.
Condition checks procedure
The communications team can only provide a condition check if we
have the correct spelling of the patient’s name and/or their exact
address or date of birth. This is to ensure that we have identified
the correct patient. In addition, we need to seek consent from the
patient/relatives before giving a condition check. No information
will be given without the consent of the patient or their
relatives.
Filming & photos
North Bristol NHS
Trust receives requests for documentary filming. All proposals will
be considered and accommodated where possible or appropriate.
Proposals for filming can be emailed. Please note anyone seeking to
film or photograph at our hospitals must have the permission of the
trust’s communications team. We are unable to accept requests for
location filming for dramas.
Major incidents
Should a major incident
occur, the hospital has a contingency plan that includes
arrangements for the media. There will be regular updates on the
situation as well as opportunities for interviews. Depending on the
type of incident, we will decide at the time on the best vantage
point for photographs and filming.
Infection Control
Please note that NBT is
committed to providing high levels of infection prevention and
control in all areas. If you are coming on to a ward or clinical
area you will be expected to comply with infection control policies
when you are on site, including rolling your sleeves up, removing
outside jackets or coats and removing jewellery such as bracelets
and watches. A member of the media team can provide guidance.
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