Maureen Ellington, a healthcare assistant at Southmead Hospital, sadly passed away in the early hours of Easter Sunday. Maureen had tested positive for Covid-19. Maureen, who was in her early 60s, had worked for the NHS for over 25 years. Over the...
Work has begun to convert the Exhibition and Conference Centre on UWE Bristol’s Frenchay campus into a 300-bed temporary hospital to provide hundreds of extra beds if local services need them during the peak of coronavirus. The hospital is expected...
Health and care leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire back ‘Before Their Time’ campaign Health and care leaders, including senior doctors and nurses across the region, have pledged their support to a new national campaign...
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire residents are being urged to do their bit for the NHS and help save lives during the Covid-19 outbreak, by using the right health services for their needs. Local health and care leaders want people to...
The Macmillan Wellbeing Centre at Southmead Hospital has launched a new helpline to offer support and information for cancer patients. The centre is currently closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing. The...
We'd like to thank everyone who has so far donated goods, services, time and money to us. Your support at such a challenging time has been amazing and we're all very grateful. If you still wish to make a donation to support your local NHS please get...
Over 400,000 people have already signed up to volunteer for the NHS to help in its fight against coronavirus. In just one day, the call to arms has seen a staggering 405,724 people sign up to help vulnerable people to stay safe and at home, exceeding...
In line with the Government’s strict new rules announced on Monday 23 March, we have suspended visiting with immediate effect. To help reduce the spread of infection, we ask that you please stay at home. We know it is important for our patients to...
A patient who has tested positive for coronavirus has been admitted to Southmead Hospital and is being cared for in our specialist infectious diseases unit in isolated conditions. There is no risk to other patients, visitors and staff and our...
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as...
