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New £49 million surgical centre at Southmead Hospital takes shape

The external structure of the new £49.9 million Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital has now been completed. More than 220 modules have been lifted into place by a crane over six weeks to create the building structure. The centre is a joint project...
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Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism

The following message is from Healthier Together, our Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System which North Bristol Trust is a part of. We have been shocked and saddened at the violent and racist events that have taken...
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Healthwatch speaks to NBT patients about communication while on elective waiting lists

We asked Healthwatch to find out how we can support people on waiting lists for elective surgery and surgical investigations, with a focus on marginalised and seldom-heard communities. We wanted to know what's working well and what needs improvement...
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Join us for our Health Fair and Annual Public Meeting

North Bristol NHS Trust invites the public to our upcoming Health Fair and Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, 26 September, 5.00pm- 8.00pm at the Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital. This event, open to the public and promises to be a...
Commitment to Our Community team with the report at the Careers Hub at Southmead Hospital.

North Bristol NHS Trust sets out plans to improve diversity and increase employment opportunities

We have launched an innovative plan to improve diversity in its workforce, and increase the number of staff employed from the most socio-economically challenged communities in and around Bristol. As one of the largest employers in the area, NBT runs...
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Notice of roadworks on Monks Park Avenue from 22 July

As part of the latest construction phase for the new Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital, works will be carried out on Monks Park Avenue from Monday, 22 July. This will involve the road being reduced to one lane for a short stretch near the...
The Brunel building exterior on a sunny day.

Global IT outage – impact on NHS

An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is causing disruption in the majority of GP practices. “The NHS has long standing measures in place to manage...
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust announce Joint Chief Executive

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have today announced the appointment of Maria Kane as their Joint Chief Executive. This is a significant step forward in the move to form a Hospital...
July NBT Hero Awards

Celebrating our July 2024 NBT Hero Award winners

Every year we recognise and celebrate individuals and teams across our Trust who have been nominated by their colleagues for making a real difference to others. The 16 winners were nominated by their colleagues or on behalf of patients who shared the...
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National doctors' industrial action update

Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) will be taking national strike action at a number of NHS trusts, including North Bristol NHS Trust in June 2024. The industrial action is a national dispute between the...