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First NBT Heroes of 2019 celebrated!

Today we celebrated our first NBT Heroes of 2019! It was wonderful way to start the New Year, with 23 staff members being chosen by the judging panel for their commitment to their role, for making others' lives easier, for their infectious positive...
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Thank You Week at North Bristol Trust!

We know that our staff here at North Bristol NHS Trust work hard all year round to provide great care for our patients, and we want to particularly thank them for their commitment over the busy winter period. As part of the national NHS campaign, we...
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Happy New Year and Happy Birthday

The first day of the New Year symbolizes new beginnings and the new arrivals at Southmead Hospital's Central Delivery Suite have entered the world with zeal, brining tremendous joy with them. The North Bristol Trust would like to wish all the New...
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North Bristol NHS Trust recognised as one of 7 leading obesity management centres in the UK

North Bristol NHS Trust has been recognised as a leading obesity management centre by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). The accreditation means the Trust’s weight loss, metabolic and bariatric surgery centre is one of just...
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North Bristol NHS Trust awarded Veteran Aware accreditation

As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War North Bristol NHS Trust is celebrating being awarded Veteran Aware accreditation. Southmead Hospital is one of just 24 acute hospital trusts accredited by the Veterans...
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NBT announced as one of seven genomic laboratory hubs

North Bristol NHS Trust has been announced as one of only seven genomic laboratory hubs in the country as part of a national network of centres that could provide potentially life-changing diagnosis to seriously ill patients. Matt Hancock, Health and...
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New Clinical Simulation Space opens at Southmead Hospital

New facilities have opened at Southmead Hospital to support the clinical training of healthcare professionals. The Clinical Simulation Space, known as Sim Space Bristol, will provide state-of-the-art training for doctors, nurses and other healthcare...
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Brunel Building scoops two RIBA awards

Southmead Hospital’s Brunel Building has been honoured with two RIBA awards, an internationally-recognised mark of excellence. The building, designed by BDP architects for North Bristol NHS Trust, scooped a RIBA South West Award 2018 for its...
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More patients to receive NHS Hospital treatment at Home

People living in and around Bristol are getting acute healthcare in the comfort of their own homes under a new initiative from North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT). Backed by research showing patients recover faster in comfortable and familiar environments...
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Michele Romaine appointed as permanent NBT Chair

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has welcomed the appointment of new permanent Chair Michele Romaine to its Board. A Board level executive with experience in Strategy, Change and Operational Management, Michele is currently a Non-Executive Director on...