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Southmead Hospital’s Neurosurgery team cut emissions by nearly 80% in Green Operating Day trial

Theatre staff in North Bristol NHS Trust’s (NBT) Neurosurgery team at Southmead Hospital delivered a Green Operating Day to reduce carbon emissions, in what is believed to be a sustainability first for the NHS. The NHS accounts for 4% of the UK's...
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What it's like working on the NBT eXtra Bank

The NBT eXtra bank is a great way to work flexibly whilst still accessing varied and exciting opportunities that will suit you. Working on bank allows you to decide how often and when you will work, to suit your lifestyle. You can visit the NBT eXtra...
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Supporting people with COPD through new digital scheme

We are proud to be involved in a local project that will see thousands of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit from a digital scheme launched to provide more support at home. COPD is the name for a group of lung conditions...
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Southmead Bereavement Support Worker receives Chief Midwifery Officer Award

A Maternity Support Worker at Southmead Hospital has received a Chief Midwifery Officer Award in recognition of her compassionate care. Bereavement Support Worker Carole Phelps was presented with the award by NHS England’s Regional Chief Midwife for...
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Help us celebrate 10 years of the Brunel building

We are delighted to announce that North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is preparing to celebrate 10 years of the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital - and want you to get involved too. The Brunel opened its doors in May 2014, with services and patients...
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Local health collaborations win national awards

North Bristol NHS Trust was among the local partners honoured for winning projects at the HSJ Partnership Awards Local health and care organisations have been recognised for their work in the national HSJ Partnership Awards, winning in two gold...
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Relaxation music channel launches at Southmead Hospital

A music channel has launched on patient TVs at Southmead Hospital to support relaxation, reduce anxiety and promote sleep. The NBT Relaxation Sounds channel, featuring calming music, is available on every patient television throughout the hospital 24...
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New North Bristol NHS Trust centre at Cribbs Causeway to offer diagnostic scans and tests

Patients will be able to have scans and tests at a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) from April 2024 as part of a wider NHS initiative to increase access to diagnostic procedures. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) will be offering appointments at the...
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Work starts on new £49 million Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital

Construction has started on a £49.9 million elective surgical centre at Southmead Hospital. The Elective Centre is a joint project between North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) supported...
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UHBW and NBT set out their shared clinical vision

The delivery of seamless, high quality, equitable and sustainable care is the shared vision at the heart of the first Joint Clinical Strategy between North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW...