University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

17/10/2025

Yesterday was and we're proud to be continuing the conversation today!

This morning, staff offered free, hands-on CPR training to patients and visitors at the Bristol Heart Institute, helping more people gain the confidence to save a life.

A special thanks to our incredible Arts & Culture Team who created a calming atmosphere with live piano music throughout the session.

16/10/2025

Thanks to for providing hands-on CPR training for patients, visitors and colleagues to BRHC today in support of ! 💓

Together, we’re empowering more people to save lives by becoming .

Let’s keep spreading the skills that help increase survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

15/10/2025

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15/10/2025

All this week the skies above St Michael’s Hospital have been lit up in blue and pink to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week - a time to come together to remember the much loved and missed babies who touched our lives and left too soon.

We understand that everyone affected by baby or pregnancy loss deals with grief in different ways. Maddie, Laura, and Elle are from the Snowdrop team, our perinatal bereavement service at St Michael’s Hospital. They are here to support you through your loss, providing personalised support to fit around you and your family.

You can learn more about the team and how they can help on our website: https://www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/your-hospitals/st-michaels-hospital/what-we-do/snowdrop-bereavement-team/

Tonight at 7pm, in partnership with Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity, we will be joining the rest of the country for the in memory of all babies’ lives. The charity will be changing the lights at St Michael’s Hospital from pink and blue, to a warm white light to mark the moment. Those at home, are invited to place a candle in their windows.

Please remember, you are not alone.

Support is also available from Baby Loss Awareness UK: https://babyloss-awareness.org/support/

Thank you to Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity for supporting us in marking Baby Loss Awareness Week.

15/10/2025

National Burn Awareness Day – avoiding hot drink scalds ☕

Each year, around 1,800 children are referred to a specialist burns service, with hot drinks being the leading cause of scald injuries.

The South West Burns Clinical Network has created a short video with simple tips to help prevent these injuries – and advice on what to do if your child is burned.

Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB Children's Burns Trust

14/10/2025

From emergency care to rehabilitation and everything in between, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are at the heart of patient care.

There are multiple AHP roles across a range of sectors including dietitians, therapeutic radiographers and orthoptists – all play a vital role improving the lives of our patients.

At UHBW, we’re proud to celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our AHP colleagues who support patients at every stage of life.

Thank you to all our AHPs for delivering person-centred and life-changing care across our services. 💙

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

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

13/10/2025

10/10/2025

Join our Nutrition and Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy teams at our next Health Matters event which is all about dysphagia.

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing - it can affect people of all ages and at all stages of life.

Learn about what happens when swallowing becomes difficult and how we diagnose and support people living with dysphagia. You can also ask our specialists any questions you have. 🙂

We look forward to seeing you all there - book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-matters-event-the-art-of-swallowing-dysphagia-at-uhbw-tickets-1621756991819?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

09/10/2025

During Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9th to 15th October, St Micheal’s Hospital will be shining pink and blue lights into the sky every evening between 7-11pm for all the families who have experienced devastating pregnancy and baby loss.

08/10/2025

One year on, the Medical Examiner service for Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire has reviewed over 8,300 deaths.

The service provides independent, expert reviews of deaths not investigated by a Coroner, offering families clarity and peace of mind.

The service is also a vital safeguard for patients, making sure care was appropriate.

Find out more on our website by clicking the link in the comments ⬇️