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North Bristol NHS Trust recognised as one of 7 leading obesity management centres in the UK

North Bristol NHS Trust has been recognised as a leading obesity management centre by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). The accreditation means the Trust’s weight loss, metabolic and bariatric surgery centre is one of just...
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North Bristol NHS Trust awarded Veteran Aware accreditation

As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War North Bristol NHS Trust is celebrating being awarded Veteran Aware accreditation. Southmead Hospital is one of just 24 acute hospital trusts accredited by the Veterans...
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NBT announced as one of seven genomic laboratory hubs

North Bristol NHS Trust has been announced as one of only seven genomic laboratory hubs in the country as part of a national network of centres that could provide potentially life-changing diagnosis to seriously ill patients. Matt Hancock, Health and...
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New Clinical Simulation Space opens at Southmead Hospital

New facilities have opened at Southmead Hospital to support the clinical training of healthcare professionals. The Clinical Simulation Space, known as Sim Space Bristol, will provide state-of-the-art training for doctors, nurses and other healthcare...
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Brunel Building scoops two RIBA awards

Southmead Hospital’s Brunel Building has been honoured with two RIBA awards, an internationally-recognised mark of excellence. The building, designed by BDP architects for North Bristol NHS Trust, scooped a RIBA South West Award 2018 for its...
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More patients to receive NHS Hospital treatment at Home

People living in and around Bristol are getting acute healthcare in the comfort of their own homes under a new initiative from North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT). Backed by research showing patients recover faster in comfortable and familiar environments...
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Michele Romaine appointed as permanent NBT Chair

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has welcomed the appointment of new permanent Chair Michele Romaine to its Board. A Board level executive with experience in Strategy, Change and Operational Management, Michele is currently a Non-Executive Director on...
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Avon and Somerset Police announce new home at Southmead Hospital site

Avon and Somerset Police have announced the new and permanent home for Southmead Police Station will be at Southmead Hospital. The new station will house an enquiry office open to the public and provide a base for the local policing team. It will be...
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Brunel building shortlisted for RIBA design award

Southmead Hospital’s Brunel Building has been shortlisted for a design award at this year’s RIBA Awards. The pioneering Brunel building is one of 13 “new and exciting” buildings on the shortlist for the prestigious Royal Institute of British...
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Compassionate staff score a Good rating for Outpatients services at Southmead Hospital

Our Outpatients services have been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest report into services at Southmead Hospital was published by the CQC this week, with inspectors highlighting that staff cared for patients with...