“What is your favourite species of monkeys?” “You sure you are alright, mate?” Brain thinking: “Just being friendly” Hi, I’m Sophie and I’m autistic. I work at NBT. I worked on Elgar 1 ward as a Healthcare Assistant for 3 years and have just joined...
A number of people who received pelvic floor surgery using artificial mesh at Southmead Hospital have been informed of the outcome of investigations into their care. After concerns were raised about pelvic floor surgery, North Bristol NHS Trust began...
We have been informed rolling blockade protests will take place today (Friday 22 March) on a number of major roads across the country from 5pm. Locally it is believed rolling blockades will take place on: M5 southbound from Avonmouth to Clevedon M5...
A life-saving procedure that reverses the effects of severe strokes is to be expanded at Southmead Hospital. “Thrombectomy”, which involves manually unblocking blood clots to the brain, significantly reduces the chances of death and disability. Since...
As part of this years National Apprenticeship Week, that was 4 - 8 March, our chief executive Andrea Young and communications apprentice Roxanne Dabir took turns to interview one another about apprenticeships at North Bristol NHS Trust. There is a...
'Hidden Heroes' is our way of shining a light on services and teams across the trust who are doing incredible things but have perhaps gone under the radar due to working away in the background. Our latest Hidden Heroes highlights our Purple Butterfly...
The brother of the first person to donate an organ 50 years ago is celebrating World Kidney Day after raising £2,000 to support Southmead Hospital’s transplant services. Clive Hook, raised the funds by organising a series of concerts to mark 50 years...
Swallowing Awareness Day aims to highlight the impact that dysphagia - difficulties with swallowing, eating and drinking - can have on people's lives. It not only affects people physically, inhibiting their ability to swallow, taste and enjoy meals...
North Bristol NHS Trust would like to wish all women a very happy international women’s day. While today holds different meanings for people across different cultures, today is also a chance to recognise and celebrate differences, achievement and...
North Bristol Trust has taken part in a pioneering trial programme by offering patients with Parkinson’s an experimental treatment directly to the brain to see if it is possible to restore the cells damaged by the disease. The multimillion-pound...
