More patients are able to get home more safely thanks to assistive technology, which helps people to live safely at home, avoid hospital admissions and helps to shorten hospital stays. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) refers to assistive technology and...
Darren Jones MP visited the North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) today (Friday 10 January) to find out more about how it’s increasing access to tests and scans for the local population. The Bristol North West MP, who is also Chief...
In common with NHS organisations across the country, NBT has seen a sharp rise in flu and respiratory illness over the last few weeks – and in particular since the start of January. As such, we are inviting all staff, patients and visitors to our...
The Commitment to our Community programme is supporting local residents in our most challenged communities across Bristol experiencing barriers to work. Tyron D’Mello, an Outpatient Receptionist, shares his journey on starting his career in...
The South West is expected to see freezing temperatures and possible snow in the next few days – please be prepared. An amber cold health alert is now in place until Wednesday, 8 January, and a yellow warning for snow and ice is active from 12:00 on...
Southmead’s small Costa Coffee outlet will soon close for refurbishment. The smaller Costa site, opposite the main entrance of the Brunel building, will close on Saturday 4 January 2025. Hoarding will then be installed on Sunday 5 January, ahead of...
More than 130 people in the Bristol area are receiving mentoring, training and practical support through North Bristol NHS Trust to help them find work as part of its innovative Commitment to Our Community programme. The programme is helping to...
We have formally adopted the Social Model of Disability , a pivotal step in our journey towards greater inclusion. This model reframes disability not as a result of impairment or difference within an individual, but as a result of societal barriers...
During the weekend of 30 November – 1 December, two surgical teams operated in two theatres side by side, using two Da Vinci Xi surgical robots to complete the 25 procedures, showcasing the capacity possible with robotic surgical equipment. Of the...
During 18 months of medical treatment at Southmead Hospital, Ellen Devine discovered the healing power of nature. Facing multiple surgeries, Ellen found peace in small, everyday moments around the hospital grounds, whether in the bright flowers...
