North Bristol NHS Trust

21/10/2025

💙 A huge well done to our NICU team who have achieved their UNICEF Baby Friendly reaccreditation!@

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali to all those celebrating! 🪔✨

We wish you all a , full of light that brings happiness, prosperity and joy to you and all your family.

20/10/2025

As part of our awareness, Bristol NHS Group staff were out in the community offering hands-on CPR training at Zion Bristol in Bedminster Down.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn this lifesaving skill!



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16/10/2025

Fantastic to see that our FAST MRI DYAMOND breast cancer screening study is in the news again with updates on this potentially life-saving research. 💙

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15/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in our truly special Wave of Light service this evening, either by attending in person or dedicating a candle or message. It was a beautiful opportunity to remember all babies who are gone too soon and offer a supportive space to those affected by their loss. 🩷💙

As we come to the end of Baby Loss Awareness week, we want to remind all parents and families who have experienced baby loss that support is available all year round. Anyone experiencing a loss over 14 weeks pregnant should be referred to our team, who are experienced helping parents and families through this difficult time.

If you’ve experienced a loss under 14 weeks, you can find details of some of the support available by visiting https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ or https://www.arc-uk.org/.

15/10/2025

Did you know hot water bottles can be a cause of major burn injuries?

This National Burn Awareness Day, we're highlighting hot water bottle safety.

Always fill your hot water bottle with boiled, but not boiling water - let it cool for five minutes before pouring, and only fill two-thirds full. Squeeze out any air from the top and screw the lid on tightly.

It's also important to replace your hot water bottle regularly - you shouldn't use one that is more than two years old. You can find out the date your hot water bottle was made by checking the 'daisy wheel' on the side of the bottle.

For more information on preventing burns around the home, go to https://www.southwest-burncare-network.nhs.uk/burn-prevention--awareness.

14/10/2025

Information about health services in our area and advice about how to get the right care in the quickest way.

14/10/2025

We’ve had parts of our Women’s and Children’s Quarter lit up Pink and Blue for the last six days to commemorate Baby Loss Awareness Week and help break the silence around such a devastating loss.

Remembering and sharing the name of their baby or child can hold huge significance to many parents and families who have gone through this as a way to keep them in their lives, no matter when they lost them. We’re inviting parents to share the name of their child with us and dedicate a candle to them to be lit up as we join the global Wave of Light tomorrow evening.

Join us at 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 15) in The Sanctuary in our Brunel building to remember all babies whose lives were gone too soon. If you can’t or don’t want to attend, you can still be involved by sharing a message or name with our team by emailing them at BabyLossAwarenessWeek@nbt.nhs.uk by 5pm tomorrow.

10/10/2025

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Medical Examiner team explain more about their role and how they safeguard the public.

Read more on our website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/news-media/latest-news/a-year-medical-examiner-service-bristol-north-somerset-south-gloucestershire

09/10/2025

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, an opportunity for us to show our support to anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss, and let them know that they are not alone.

Many families go through this devastating loss, yet it can be an isolating experience and feel difficult to talk about. One of the aims of Baby Loss Awareness week is to break the silence and highlight the support available to anyone affected.

We will be holding a stand the atrium every weekday until the 15th with information on a variety of resources and support available and staff from our Women’s and Children’s Division with experience caring for families going through various types of losses will be present. Patients and visitors are welcome to stop by and speak to the team about how to access support.

We will also be holding a Wave of Light in the Sanctuary at 7pm on Wednesday 15 October, an open event for anyone who has been affected and would like to attend. We are also inviting parents who cannot or do not wish to attend to contact our team to light a candle on their behalf and display any messages or the name they wish to share as part of the Wave of Light.

Please contact the team by emailing BabyLossAwarenessWeek@nbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on 15 October to ensure your dedication is included.

07/10/2025

Why not get your vaccination today at our Southmead Hospital site, one of the walk-in venues. ✨

Get ready for ✨
Festivities bring loved ones together, but mixing allows viruses like and to spread. If you or loved ones are eligible, book your vaccines ahead of the celebrations. 🪔
🔗 nhs.uk/WinterVaccinations

07/10/2025

Due to essential works, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will be temporarily relocated to Cotswold Ward from Wednesday 8 October.

We will continue to provide outstanding care to all of our patients, and your midwife or obstetrician will inform you if this will have any impact on the care plan for your child.

If you have any questions about the move, please speak to a member of our friendly team who will be happy to help you.