North Bristol NHS Trust

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We've introduced online letters for appointments

We know how important it is that you receive details about your visit to hospital quickly and easily. That’s why we’ve introduced online letters for appointments so you can get your appointment information by text or email direct to your smartphone, tablet or computer.

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North Bristol NHS Trust provides hospital and community healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, plus we’re a regional centre for neurosciences, plastics, burns, orthopaedics and renal.

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Part of the Bristol NHS Group

Latest News

Southmead clinicians co-author significant major trauma study

Thursday 12 February 2026

Clinicians in the Severn Major Trauma Network have co-authored a significant piece of research which could ultimately save 170 lives a year in the UK. The clinicians from the network, which is hosted by Southmead Hospital as the Major Trauma Centre...

Bristol NHS Group shortlisted for four HSJ Digital Awards

Tuesday 3 February 2026

We’re delighted to share that Bristol NHS Group has been shortlisted for four national awards in the HSJ Digital Awards 2026. The shortlist recognises outstanding digital innovation across North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals...

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Our Emergency Department

Watch our animation on what to expect when visiting our Emergency Department, or find out more about the department on our ED homepage: Emergency Department | North Bristol NHS Trust.

Update your contact details and view your hospital appointment on the NHS app

You can use the NHS App to update your email and phone number and see your hospital appointments in one place.

For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-app.