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...
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...
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...
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...
