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NHS 10 Year Plan: Championing the use of robotic surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust

We are very proud to feature as an example of excellence in robotic surgery in the NHS 10 Year Plan, published today (Thursday 3 July). The plan sets out the Government's vision for transforming the NHS during the next decade, with innovation and...
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Supporting Our Armed Forces Community

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) proudly marked Armed Forces Day, taking the opportunity to recognise the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. At NBT, we’re committed to supporting the military...
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Our new Leaving Hospital Strategy

As part of our work to provide a consistent leaving hospital experience for you or your loved one, we are committing to: Supporting you or your loved one to leave hospital at the earliest opportunity. Meeting your individual needs throughout your...
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Amber Heat alert issued - advice and information

The UKHSA has issued an amber health alert for heat from Friday 27 June at 12:00, to Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 09:00. The Met Office has forecast temperatures of up to 33 degrees Celsius (ºC) on Monday. Data from UKHSA shows that vulnerable groups and...
June NBT Hero

Celebrating our outstanding June NBT Hero Award winners!

Every month, we take a moment to celebrate the amazing people at NBT who go the extra mile—not because they have to, but because they care. The NBT Hero Awards are all about recognising those quiet acts of kindness, the thoughtful gestures, and the...
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Fire on nearby Industrial Estate

Update at 16:00 The situation involving a fire near to the Southmead site remains under control. Please be assured that the hospital is fully open, however if you are driving to the site please use the main entrance off Monks Park Avenue, and allow...
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Southmead Hospital designated as centre for managing High Consequence Infectious Diseases

Southmead Hospital is now a designated Treatment Centre for adults with Airborne High Consequence Infectious Diseases. It is one of only seven hospitals in the country – and the only one in the South West – for the care of adults with Airborne High...
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NBT rises to third place for Research Capability Funding

NBT was awarded £1.56m Research Capability Funding (RCF) from the NIHR for 2025/26. This allocation puts NBT in third position out of 258 NHS Trusts and organisations in England.
World FM Day - Pam

Celebrating National Estates & Facilities Day - Myrna-Pamela Daniels, Catering Assistant

We are celebrating the incredible Facilities Management team for National Estates & Facilities Day at North Bristol NHS Trust, whose hard work and dedication keep our hospitals running smoothly every single day. Find out about Pam's day-to-day at NBT...
A yellow sun sits on tope of a yellow, green and blue background with the phrase Weather Warning Heat displayed underneath

Yellow Heat alert issued - advice and information

The UKHSA has issued a yellow health alert for heat from Wednesday 18 June at 12:00, to Sunday 22 June 2025 at 18:00. The Met Office has forecast temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius (ºC) on Friday. Data from UKHSA shows that vulnerable groups...