The roll-out of local Covid-19 vaccinations in the area has been expanded with the opening of a vaccination centre at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium. The centre adds to vaccinations already being carried out at local hospitals and General Practice...
Two free NHS flu clinics are taking place in January 2021 for eligible groups, in Southmead and Easton, Bristol. The clinics will be held on: Saturday 9th January - at The Meeting Room, Southmead Saturday 16th January - at Easton Community Centre...
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) will be able to carry out more diagnostic tests for local people after signing a new 12 month contract with UK Biobank – a large-scale biomedical database and research resource. On...
North Bristol NHS Trust Neonatal Consultant David Evans has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. The consultant, who has worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital for almost 21 years, was made an MBE for...
From tomorrow, Thursday 24 December, the partners (or named supporter) of women admitted to the postnatal inpatient ward at Southmead Hospital will be able to visit them on the ward. Each partner will be allocated a visiting slot between 9am – 9pm...
“No one should come to work and be shouted and sworn at, it’s not acceptable and has an impact on how you feel for the rest of your shift. It also makes you dread coming into work.” These are the words of a front-line healthcare professional who has...
Doctors in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are calling on residents to 'help us help you' at a time of heightened pressure for local healthcare services, by using the NHS wisely and following national guidance on social...
Local health and care leaders have today (8 December 2020) praised the efforts of hardworking staff for making the roll out of a Covid-19 vaccine possible. Southmead hospital in Bristol is one of 50 hospital hubs to become operational across the...
Much-loved Emergency Department nurse Rob Healey has sadly died. Rob, who had worked for the trust for 20 years, had tested positive for Covid-19. He joined the trust in March 2000, initially working at Frenchay, and worked in different parts of the...
This afternoon we celebrated the final NBT Heroes of the year. In true 2020 style, the ceremony was held virtually for the first time, in order to comply with social distancing guidance and to keep everyone safe. However, for those staff dialling in...
