In this exceptionally busy time for the Trust, we are working hard to prioritise treatment on a case by case basis so that urgent procedures can continue. The rise in COVID-19 cases in the South West has meant that we are seeing increased demand on...

The initiative recognises the efforts of maternity staff in supporting mothers with feeding their new baby. NBT maternity first gained Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation in 2005 and this is their 4th successful re-accreditation. Maternity staff...

Visiting patients Following the rise in coronavirus cases in our area and the Government’s announcement of a new national lockdown on Saturday, we have suspended arrangements for visiting hospital patients effective from Tuesday 3 November...

Health and care leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are bringing in additional support measures from Monday (2 November) to ensure that local services are better able to cope with increasing demand as a result of the recent...

Today we celebrated October's NBT Heroes. Wearing masks and sat at tables all arranged to enable social distancing, the winners enjoyed a nice sunny afternoon with Andrea Young, Chief Executive and Simon Wood, Director of Facilities. Amid continuing...

We've been in touch with colleagues representing the majority of the 14 Allied Health Professions to find out more about their roles and how they may have had to adapt this year. The Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are the third largest workforce in...

An NBT doctor has led an innovative study into the risks of COVID-19 being spread by aerosol generating procedures. Dr Jules Brown, Consultant Anaesthetist at NBT, working with colleagues at the University of Bristol, measured airborne particles...

Maria Kane OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and will start in April 2021. Bringing extensive experience of NHS leadership, she is currently Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS...

North Bristol NHS Trust was named the winner of the 2020 SPF partnership award at the HPMA Excellence awards last week. The Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) is the professional voice of HR in healthcare, and this award recognises...

A Southmead Hospital office building has been renamed after pioneering anti-racism campaigner and one of Bristol’s first Black Ward Sisters Princess Campbell MBE, recognising her lasting contribution to social justice and equality in the city. In a...