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NBT clinicians lead important research about interpersonal violence

Southmead Hospital ED Specialist Registrar Dr Tom Roberts and Consultant Dr Edd Carlton have co-authored an important study, which is the first national analysis of its kind about interpersonal violence, like that involving knives. The study found...
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Trust name confirmation – Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

From 1 July 2026, subject to final approvals to merge, we will come together as a single organisation called Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This marks the next step in a journey that began with our Joint Clinical Strategy (2024) and the move to closer...
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Simulated mains failure test inside the Brunel building, Southmead Hospital

A planned simulation of a mains electrical failure will happen in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital on Thursday 23 April. This is a critical piece of work which allows North Bristol NHS Trust to test the building’s generator in the event of...
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Bristol NHS Group, Robins Foundation and Bears Foundation deliver free staff health checks

Bristol City Robins Foundation and Bristol Bears Foundation worked alongside Bristol NHS Group, a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), to deliver free health checks...
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National doctors’ industrial action update 

From 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April, resident doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are taking national strike action.  Strike action will affect a number of NHS trusts, including North Bristol NHS...
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North Bristol NHS Trust consultant takes on role in national Respiratory Transformation Partnership

We are very proud to announce that North Bristol NHS Trust Consultant and University of Bristol Professor James Dodd , has taken up the role of national clinical lead within the recently launched Respiratory Transformation Partnership (RTP). The RTP...
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Statement on Sunil Rastogi

Our statement in relation to media coverage about Sunil Rastogi: North Bristol NHS Trust Hospital Medical Director, Dr Sam Patel, said: "We would like to reiterate our condolences to Sunil’s family following their loss. “A comprehensive review was...
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Flags installed at Southmead site

We are aware that several flags have been installed on our Southmead site by members of the public without permission. At NBT we only display flags on our flag poles on recognised occasions and in line with our established protocol. We recognise that...
Robotics surgery

North Bristol NHS Trust marks 10,000th robotic-assisted procedure milestone

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has celebrated a major milestone after completing its 10,000 th robotic-assisted surgical procedure, marking more than a decade of commitment to innovation, clinical excellence and improved outcomes for patients. The...
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Baby Bank Network Bristol and Southmead Hospital’s maternity unit launch emergency newborn bundles

Baby Bank Network Bristol has introduced emergency newborn bundles at Southmead Hospital for families welcoming a child without the essentials to take them home, in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Maternity Services. Healthcare...