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PEN Awards 2026: Congratulations - you are a finalist
30 September 2026

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted in eight categories at PEN Awards

Bristol NHS FT has been shortlisted nine times across three projects in eight different categories at this year’s Picker Experience Network (PEN)...

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Research
29 September 2026

Bristol researchers to take part in centre aiming to cure inflammatory disease

Researchers from Bristol NHS Foundation Trust will join international partners in a bid to transform how chronic inflammatory disease is treated.

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24 September 2026

Media Statement: Accessing Patient Records

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Chief Nursing and Improvement Officer, Professor Steve Hams, said:

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City, Weston, Southmead
22 September 2026

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust to host South West NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is to host the South West NHS Genomic Medicine Service, one of only seven such services in England, helping ensure...

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Research
21 September 2026

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust leads world in Barth syndrome study

The first participant in the world has been recruited and dosed at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in a study focused on improving muscle strength in...

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Research
18 September 2026

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted in research awards

Colleagues and teams from across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) have made a strong showing in a recently announced National Institute for Health...