North Bristol NHS Trust

16/12/2025

During the resident doctors’ strike, our hospitals will continue to welcome family and friends visiting loved ones.
To help keep our patients and colleagues safe, please do not visit a patient if you are feeling unwell. This includes symptoms of a cold, flu, COVID‑19, diarrhoea, sickness, a sore throat, or fever.
When visiting, remember to practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands regularly and using the hand sanitiser available throughout our hospitals.
Thank you for helping us protect those who need our care most. 💙

16/12/2025

Fantastic to be involved in this collaboration with Bristol Rovers Community Trust. 🤝

15/12/2025

Some services may be affected by national strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need. Unless you hear from us directly, you should attend your appointment as normal.
If you need medical help, use 111 online, and in emergencies, please call 999.
Find out more ➡️https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/news-media/latest-news/national-doctors-industrial-action-update-december-2025

11/12/2025

If you have an appointment during the upcoming strike action (from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December), please attend your appointment as normal, unless you hear from us.

We will be in touch with patients directly if we need to rearrange your appointment.

Find out more: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/news-media/latest-news/national-doctors-industrial-action-update-december-2025

08/12/2025

Flu cases are on the rise – protect yourself and those around you this winter.

The festive season is a time for family and friends, but it’s also when flu spreads quickly. A simple flu jab can help keep you well and protect the most vulnerable in our community.

Why get vaccinated?

✔ Reduces your risk of serious illness
✔ Helps protect those who need it most
✔ Quick, safe, and available now

Make this winter about joy, not germs.

Check your eligibility and schedule a visit if you’re eligible here : https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

📊 See the latest UKHSA stats: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-report-4-december-2025-week-49

04/12/2025

You can learn more about the blood borne virus screening in our emergency department here: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-services/emergency-department/ed-miu-patient-information/blood-borne-virus-bbv-screening-emergency-department-ed

02/12/2025

Local NHS services are extremely busy at the moment as flu and winter illnesses rise.

Please help us help you:

💉 Get your flu jab. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you.

🧼 Stop germs spreading. Wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home if you feel unwell, and use hand gel or masks when visiting hospitals.

🏠 Help loved ones leave hospital sooner. Home is best for recovery. Could you provide a lift or make sure their home is ready? Speak to the ward team if you can help.

Let's all stay well this winter.

Find out more about flu vaccination and local walk-in clinics via the link in the comments below 👇

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting the power of early diagnosis and access to treatment in ending HIV transmission. We’re also proud to share the impact of our opt-out testing programme with North Bristol NHS Trust

Over the past year, more than 72,000 people visiting emergency departments in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare have been tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C through an innovative opt-out approach. Thanks to this programme, over 180 people have been newly diagnosed with a blood borne virus (BBV) and been connected to the care they need.

A huge thanks to all our colleagues whose hard work made it possible. Read our full story: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/latest-news/over-72000-patients-tested-for-hiv-hepatitis-b-and-c

29/11/2025

28/11/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the death of Southmead Hospital Consultant Obstetrician Professor Tim Draycott, following a sudden illness.

He had been a Consultant Obstetrician at Southmead Hospital since 2002, having also worked as a junior doctor here.

Tim’s work on the PROMPT multi-professional maternity emergencies training package revolutionised maternity care across the world - changing practice locally, nationally and internationally improving outcomes for mothers and babies not just in Bristol but across the globe.

He delivered hundreds of babies - some just last week - touched so many lives, furthered countless careers and opened doors around the world. He championed the idea that good outcomes happen when teams – doctors, midwives, nurses, and support staff - work and train together.

Tim's superpower was his ability to make everyone, whoever they were, feel special and important.

On behalf of everyone at North Bristol Trust, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues who we know are deeply saddened by this loss.

26/11/2025

We’re excited to officially launch a collaboration with Bristol Rovers Community Trust!

Maria Kane, Chief Executive for Bristol NHS Group, and Adam Tutton, CEO of Bristol Rovers Community Trust, launched the collaboration at Southmead Hospital this week. It will see the two organisations working together to improve health and wellbeing across North Bristol.

Read more on our website:

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and Bristol Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) are proud to announce a new collaboration that will see the two organisations working together to deliver impactful health, education, and wellbeing initiatives in the l

23/11/2025

Happy Healthcare Support Worker and Maternity Support Worker Days!
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust