Patients and local research teams in Bristol have contributed important data to research which shows that treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have acute respiratory failure with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for...
Today (Wednesday, 4 August), after delivering 235,048 COVID-19 vaccinations, the Ashton Gate Vaccination Centre will close, with all appointments after moving to the Vaccination Centre @ UWE Bristol. The move is prompted by the reduction in...
After 12 years of clinical leadership at NBT, Medical Director Chris Burton has stepped down from his role. Deputy Medical Director Tim Whittlestone will be joining the board on an interim basis to take on the role while a permanent replacement is...
Spiritual and Pastoral Care Team Leaders & Bereavement Services Manager, Brenda Dowie, has been appointed to a national role in the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health. The aim of the network is to promote and support high...
A series of drop-in events across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have been arranged to hear views on proposals to improve stroke services across the area. The consultation on proposals to change the way hospital stroke services are...
To everyone in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), On the day that government lifts the final national lockdown restrictions, we want to thank you for continuing to do your bit to keep our communities safe and stop the spread...
Shoppers will be able to grab their COVID-19 vaccination and a bargain at the same time this weekend, with an NHS vaccination clinic taking place inside Primark’s Bristol Broadmead store. The Pfizer clinic is open to anyone aged 18 or over having...
Everyone accessing or visiting our healthcare services must continue to wear a face mask and follow social distancing rules. Covid-19 cases in Bristol and surrounding areas are high and it is important we continue to protect our patients who are at...
The new bursary was set up in memory of Sandra our much-loved and greatly missed colleague, who sadly died in May 2020 after testing positive for Covid-19. Sandra Hicks was a lead practice development teacher at Southmead hospital and was known as an...
In light of easing national restrictions in England. COVID-19 has affected us all. The shocking arrival of this global pandemic turned our lives upside-down, and its impact on our physical and mental health, our families and friends, our employment...
