Southmead Hospital NHS

03/09/2025

Less than two weeks to go ⌛️

It's not too late to sign up to our first joint North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Annual Meeting and Health Fair.

There will be free health checks, stalls with our charities, services and community partners and an opportunity to hear from Bristol NHS Group leaders about how we are delivering on our commitments and future ambitions.

🗓️ Tue 16 Sept | 4:30 PM
📍 Malcolm X Centre
🔗 Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-nhs-group-annual-meeting-and-health-fair-tickets-1513016195169?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2025

🚶‍♂️ The Walkerbot Appeal from Southmead Hospital Charity launches today! 🚶‍♀️

Southmead Hospital Charity - our official hospital charity - is aiming to raise £428,660 to bring the Walkerbot to Southmead. This pioneering robotic rehabilitation device could transform recovery for stroke patients across Bristol and the South West.

If successful, Southmead will become one of only two NHS hospitals in the UK to offer this technology, strengthening our position as a regional Stroke Centre of Excellence 💙

Find out more about the appeal here: https://www.southmeadhospitalcharity.org.uk/support-us/walkerbot/

28/08/2025

"We've had a really difficult year... this is just the light relief everyone needed." 🍰

What a wonderful treat for our staff! Volunteers from Rapid Relief Team UK handed out free cakes, snacks and hot drinks to our incredible Emergency Department team to brighten up a busy shift.

Thank you to everyone involved for helping to spread some joy ❤️

26/08/2025

We’re pleased to let you know the North Bristol Trust website is now working as normal after earlier technical issues.

Thank you for your patience and support while we worked to resolve the problem.

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Find out about the range of roles we offer and the various pathways to a career in healthcare at North Bristol NHS Trust.   

26/08/2025

Our North Bristol NHS Trust website is currently experiencing some technical issues. We're working hard behind the scenes to fix things and will keep you posted.

Thanks for your patience and support.

15/08/2025

Welcome our new Resident Doctors! ❤️

This summer, we’re pleased to welcome almost 400 new Resident Doctors to NBT.

Our new colleagues have been completing their inductions, including simulation training, practical workshops, and ward shadowing, as they prepare for the year ahead.

We wish them all the very best during their time with us.🤩

15/08/2025

Today is VJ Day and we pause to remember the bravery, sacrifice and resilience of those who served in the Far East and across the world during the Second World War.

At North Bristol NHS Trust, we’re proud to be Veteran Aware accredited, recognising our commitment to support the health and wellbeing of veterans and the wider Armed Forces community.

Find out more at https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/patients-carers/support-veterans-armed-forces-personnel-their-families

We honour the past and continue to care for those who’ve served.

13/08/2025

Did you know Southmead Hospital is home to thriving honey bee hives? Nestled on the hospital grounds, these gentle bees aren't just making honey, they're supporting biodiversity, pollinating plants, and bringing a touch of nature to healthcare. Why it matters: Promotes environmental sustainability, supports local ecosystems, offers therapeutic benefits for staff and patients. A sweet reminder that healing happens in more ways than one. Watch our video below to hear from Derek Allen, who, in his retirement, has taken up local beekeeping around Bristol. Southmead is home to two of his many hives in the area. Let us know in the comments if you can spot the queen!

09/08/2025

Your wellbeing matters and we’re here to support it.

When you come to our hospitals let us know if you or a loved one has served in the armed forces, we’ll tailor your care to you.

If you are enjoying the Balloon Fiesta festivities, stop by our NBT Health Check team for a free, walk-in check-up, no appointment needed!

(Credit to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and Darren Harbar the photographer)

31/07/2025

"Over 30 women die from breast cancer every day in the UK: and we want to do better" 💕

We're extremely proud to be leading a new national research study which could help detect aggressive breast cancers earlier. This study is investigating whether FAST MRI - a shortened type of breast MRI scan - could help detect small cancers earlier in certain groups of women.

Dr Lyn Jones, Consultant Radiologist and FAST MRI Programme Lead, said: “We know that FAST MRI can find cancers earlier than mammograms for women with dense breasts. The DYAMOND study will discover whether women with average breast density could benefit from having a FAST MRI scan too.”

Well done to everyone involved! 👏

24/07/2025

🥊 Round Two: Health Checks on Joe Sims BBC Bristol Breakfast show!

We’re back in Easton for the second event of our four-part series—this time, we’re at Empire Fighting Chance gym with Joe Sims, broadcasting his BBC Bristol radio morning show right from the ring. While Joe’s on air, we’ll be providing free health checks and advice on a range of topics, focusing on testicular cancer screening, plus expert advice from NBT's Dr Jonathan Aning, Urology Consultant (pictured).

📍 Empire Fighting Chance Boxing Gym, Easton on Friday 25 July from 6-10am
🎙 Live BBC Radio Bristol Morning Show with Joe Sims
🧬 Health checks and testicular cancer advice provided by NBT 7.30am-12 midday

24/07/2025

We recently had the privilege of welcoming the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

The Secretary of State saw our surgical robots in action, met patients who've recently undergone robotic surgery and met with Trust executives and consultants who are championing the use of robotics and AI across our hospitals.

Robotic surgery is kinder, less invasive and involves a shorter recovery time. We're proud to be leading the way in this incredible field and showing technological innovation in the NHS at its best 💙