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Bristol hospitals launch new Carers Charter

Hospitals in Bristol have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting and working in partnership with carers by launching a new Carers Charter. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have...
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North Bristol NHS Trust shortlisted for THREE Parliamentary Awards

Teams or individuals from NBT have been shortlisted as South West 'regional champions' in 3 different categories, an incredible achievement.
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NHS calls on people and communities to do their bit in the fight against coronavirus

NHS and Council leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are today (12 November) urging people to support stretched services as local coronavirus cases rise – by looking out for vulnerable loved ones, and being ready to collect...
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Open letter from local NHS and care leaders

To everyone in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, Thank you for doing everything you can to keep yourselves and each other safe. We want to thank you again for doing everything you can to protect yourselves and our communities from...
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Changes to visiting guidance for maternity services

Maternity services at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have jointly updated their visiting guidance from today (Monday 9 November 2020). The changes to the guidance are in response...
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World Radiography Day 2020

November 8 marks the annual World Radiography Day. The Imaging team at North Bristol NHS Trust would like to take this opportunity to introduce themselves and share with you some examples of the work they do, and identify the vital contribution the...
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Postponement of some elective procedures at NBT

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...
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North Bristol NHS Trust Maternity Services are celebrating re-accreditation by the UNICEF baby friendly initiative

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...
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Visiting arrangements suspended

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...
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Local health and care leaders take action in response to recent rise in coronavirus cases

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...