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From Apprentice to Director

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we will be shining the light on the fantastic opportunities an apprenticeship can offer you and share some of our amazing apprentice's journeys. Today we caught up with Simon Wood, Director of Estates...
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Open Letter to everyone in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

To everyone in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), As we reach a critical point in the country’s fight against coronavirus, we want to share a big thank you for continuing to do everything you can to protect yourselves and our...
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CEO Evelyn Barker speaks to Pat Lam, Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears

To round off 'Thank You Week' at North Bristol NHS Trust, our Chief Executive Evelyn Barker spoke to Pat Lam, Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears about motivating teams, and getting the best from people. Pat also had a very special 'thank you' message...

Public asked to show support for hospital heroes

The public are being encouraged to show their support for NHS heroes working under significant pressure at Southmead Hospital dealing with Covid-19. As part of “Thank You Week” at North Bristol NHS Trust, people are asked to send in their praise for...
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Help Janine take home GOLD for Apprentice of the Year

Now in its fifth consecutive year, the awards - which are organised by Skills for Health -recognise and honour the hard work and dedication carried out daily by thousands of health heroes across the UK. Since joining the Respiratory Physiology team...
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Statement: Dr Gamal Osman

Dr Gamal Osman, Consultant in Acute Medicine, sadly passed away in the early hours of 28th January following a prolonged intensive care unit admission with COVID-19. He was a long-term locum Consultant at North Bristol NHS Trust for the last two...
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Celebrating Green Impact 2020 winners

We’ve been celebrating the excellent work of NBT’s Green Impact teams through a virtual award ceremony, held on 25 November 2020, and a COVID-safe award collection event on 13 January 2021. Though we had to adapt the way we usually celebrate our...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud

Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people...
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NHS welcomes military support

Military colleagues are supporting the NHS response to the second wave of the pandemic in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire from today – 20 January. Many NHS organisations around the country, including the wider South West, are...
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People urged to do their bit to protect the NHS as covid cases rise in hospitals

People across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being urged to do their bit to protect their local NHS, now under intense pressure as rising numbers are hospitalised with Covid-19. With many NHS staff themselves off sick or self...