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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...
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Avon and Somerset Police announce new home at Southmead Hospital site

Avon and Somerset Police have announced the new and permanent home for Southmead Police Station will be at Southmead Hospital. The new station will house an enquiry office open to the public and provide a base for the local policing team. It will be...
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Brunel building shortlisted for RIBA design award

Southmead Hospital’s Brunel Building has been shortlisted for a design award at this year’s RIBA Awards. The pioneering Brunel building is one of 13 “new and exciting” buildings on the shortlist for the prestigious Royal Institute of British...
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Compassionate staff score a Good rating for Outpatients services at Southmead Hospital

Our Outpatients services have been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest report into services at Southmead Hospital was published by the CQC this week, with inspectors highlighting that staff cared for patients with...
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Outstanding rating given for Caring in the treatment of patients at the end of their lives

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding in the Caring category for the way we care for patients at the end of their lives. In the latest inspection report into services at Southmead Hospital, which was published on Tuesday...
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Emergency Department putting patients first, say the Care Quality Commission

Southmead Hospital’s Emergency Department has undertaken some outstanding work to support frail patients, including those living with dementia, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The department maintains its Good rating from inspectors...
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Care Quality Commission report published

Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its latest inspection report into services at Southmead Hospital. Here is our response from North Bristol NHS Trust, Chief Executive, Andrea Young: “We recognise that we continue to be exceptionally...