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Statement on cancer care coverage

Statement in response to media coverage on Monday, 8 January about cancer surgery cancellations: North Bristol NHS Trust Chief Executive, Maria Kane, said: “Unfortunately, due to an administrative error, the data we submitted was inaccurate and...
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Closure of Monks Park public car park

The Monks Park public car park at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, is due to close from 8am on Monday 8 January 2024. This is due to construction work starting for a new Elective Centre, which will enable us to carry out an additional 6,500 operations...
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant receives OBE in New Year Honours for impact on women’s military healthcare

A North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) consultant has been named in the King’s New Year Honours. Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (pregnancy, childbirth and female reproductive health), Lt Col Tracy-Louise Appleyard Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC)...
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National junior doctors’ industrial action update

From 7am on Wednesday 3 January until 7am on Tuesday 9 January 2024, junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will be taking national strike action. This...
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John Iredale, Honorary Consultant Physician and former Non-Executive Director at NBT, awarded a knighthood

Sir John is a Professor of Medical Science has been awarded a knighthood for services to medical research, including supporting young scientific talent and his work in the area of inflammation research. He is an Honorary Consultant Physician at North...
Fiona, Harry, Beth Deverson (senior sister in Elgar Enablement Unit) and Laura Tanner (Music manager at NBT) are pictured standing in front of the new piano smiling.

New piano donated to Elgar Enablement Unit at Southmead Hospital by Channel 4’s ‘The Piano’

Elgar Enablement Unit at Southmead Hospital has received a brand-new piano just in time for Christmas. The piano was donated by the Channel 4 television programme ‘The Piano’, produced by Love Productions, as part of their Christmas celebrations. The...
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A year of 24/7 thrombectomy at Southmead Hospital

Southmead Hospital’s thrombectomy service has treated 70% more people in the year since it was expanded to 24 hours a day. Thrombectomy involves the removal of clots to restore blood flow to the brain and is a first line treatment for people who...
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National junior doctors’ industrial action update

From 7am on Wednesday 20 December until 7am on Saturday 23 December 2023, junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will be taking national strike action...
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North Bristol NHS Trust is celebrating 20 years of its Patient & Carer Partners

This group of volunteers provide feedback from their lived experience, share ideas and sit on groups and committees across the organisation to ensure the voice of patients and carers is heard. They sit on recruitment panels for some staff roles...
December's NBT Hero Award winners

Celebrating our December 2023 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 21 winners were nominated by their colleagues or on behalf of patients who shared the...