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First NBT Hero Awards of 2022

Every year we recognise and celebrate individuals across our Trust who have been nominated by their colleagues for going the extra mile to make a real difference to others. The first 2022 hero awards took place on Friday 4 February and were hosted by...
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Thank You Week 2022 Round-up

From Monday 17th to Friday 21st January, we celebrated Thank You Week across North Bristol NHS Trust, with the public and our patients sending in hundreds of messages via social media, post and our website to thank staff for all their hard work. It...
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Clinical Commissioning Group approves major improvements to stroke services

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group has today, Tuesday 1 February, agreed a series of recommendations to reorganise and improve the area’s stroke services. Dr Chris Burton, Clinical Lead for the...
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New Partnership formed between NBT’s Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit and Cardiff Metropolitan University

A new Partnership has been formed between NBT’s Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit and Cardiff Metropolitan University one of the leading providers for speech and language therapy training. Dr Yvonne Wren, Director of BSLTRU and newly...
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Red Card to Racism and Abuse campaign launch

A high profile “Red Card to Racism and Abuse” campaign has been launched by North Bristol NHS Trust today to protect staff from violence, discrimination and anti-social behaviour. The campaign comes on the back of a rise in incidents during the Covid...
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Public asked to show support for hospital heroes

The public are being encouraged to show their support for Southmead Hospital’s NHS heroes working under significant pressure dealing with the current wave of Covid-19. As part of “Thank You Week” at North Bristol NHS Trust between 17th and 21st...
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Local health and care system steps up contingency plans

The health and social care system in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) is stepping-up contingency plans to deal with the current wave of Covid-19 alongside intense winter pressures. The number of people being treated in...
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Changes to our Trust Board

As we start the new year, North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has made some changes to our Trust Board. This week, our new Chief Operating Officer, Steve Curry, started at the Trust. Steve joins us with extensive managerial and operational experience, from...
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NBT recognition in Queen's New Year Honours

A North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) midwife, a non-executive director and a lab scientist have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife Marion Copeland has been awarded a British Empire Medal in recognition of...
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Celebrating Everyone Involved in Green Impact Plus 2021

In a year like no other, we are extremely proud of our Green Impact Plus teams, who alongside their busy day jobs, have continued to make important sustainable changes in their lives at home and work. The action taken by our teams includes everything...