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NBT shortlisted for two RCM awards

North Bristol NHS Trust has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s RCM Awards 2019 Community Midwife team Leader, Catherine Poole has been shortlisted in the category JOHNSONS® Award for Excellence in Maternity Care. This award is for an...
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Flagship work experience programme

North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol have pledged their support for the Bristol WORKS programme, an initiative run by the Bristol Learning City Partnership linking the city’s schools with employers and training to get young people...
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NBT Hidden Heroes: Fresh Arts

'Hidden Heroes' is our way of shining a light on teams across the trust who are doing incredible things but have perhaps gone under the radar due to working away in the background to keep things running. Our latest Hidden Heroes highlights our...
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Major recruitment drive to reopen Cossham Birth Centre as soon as possible

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is looking to attract more midwives and obstetricians following significant investment to ensure all its maternity services remain world class and sustainable for the future. NBT made the decision today to continue with...
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Clothing bank opens for patients at Southmead Hospital

A clothing bank has been created for patients who are admitted to hospital without clothes to end ‘PJ paralysis’ and get them out of bed to help their recovery. The bank of new tops, trousers, underwear and socks has been set up thanks to £10,000...
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NBT Hidden Heroes: Domestic team

'Hidden Heroes' is our way of shining a light on teams across the trust who are doing incredible things but have perhaps gone under the radar due to working away in the background to keep things running. Our latest Hidden Heroes are our fantastic...
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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...