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NBT Stroke clinical lead Dr James Dodd.

NBT stroke service reconfiguration leads to improved patient outcomes across the region

North Bristol NHS Trust’s stroke team has undergone dramatic transformation and expansion over the past ten years. It is currently the largest service of its kind in the UK, and one of the largest in Europe. The biggest changes have been the...
A group of the Move Makers stood in the Brunel atrium with Chief Nursing Officer, Steve Hams, and large gold '10' balloons.

NBT’s Move Maker volunteers celebrate 10 years

The Move Maker volunteers at North Bristol NHS Trust are celebrating 10 years of making a difference to patient’s experiences when they come to hospital. The role was initially introduced in May 2014 for the opening of the new Brunel building at...
May Hero Awards

Celebrating our May 2024 NBT Hero Award winners

Every year we recognise and celebrate individuals and teams across our Trust who have been nominated by their colleagues for making a real difference to others. The 18 winners were nominated by their colleagues or on behalf of patients who shared the...
Emerline Albano, Clinical Matron

Celebrating International Nurses Day

It is International Nurses Day! At NBT we are celebrating the enormous contribution our NBT nurses make and shine a spotlight on the dedication and expertise nurses show across the world. This gives us an opportunity to celebrate the large difference...
Staff from North Bristol NHS Trust, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust and Sirona Health at an event.

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust is thrilled to have been a part of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information Day event, organised by the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. This event which was held last week to mark Deaf Awareness week, brought...
Photo of the flower garden next to Southmead Hospital

Statement on Cossham Birth Centre

North Bristol NHS Trust Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Steve Hams, said: “Providing safe care for all women, birthing people and babies across our services is our priority. While we have made progress in recruitment, maternity workforce challenges...
An artist's impression drawing of a building - the Elective Centre - with trees in the foreground

Advance notice of works as new Elective Centre starts to take shape

Construction works on our £49.9 million Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital are moving into an exciting new phase with prefabricated units set to arrive onsite. The Elective Centre is a joint project between North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and...
Three people stood together in front of framed photographs

UWE Bristol student photos showcase 10 years of the Brunel building

A collection of striking images of staff have been captured by student photographers for an exhibition to mark 10 years since Southmead Hospital’s Brunel building opened. Photography students from UWE Bristol spent time in the hospital taking...
Apprenticeship team members stood together

Ofsted rates North Bristol Trust as Good for apprenticeship training

Ofsted has rated the Apprenticeship Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as Good. The report follows an inspection of the Trust in March 2024 in which inspectors rated NBT as Good in all five areas: Quality of Education, Behaviours and Attitudes...
Beverly Alden

Celebrating International Day of the Midwife

Every year on International Day of the Midwife (5 May), we celebrate the enormous contribution our midwives make across the NHS, health and social care, our communities and the world. This year we will be celebrating on 3 May so all staff can...