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UK Government and Higherin graphic recognising a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer for 2026.
City, Southmead, Weston
3 August 2026

We are in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026

Celebrating our rankings in both the Government and Times Top 100 Apprenticeship providers 2026.

Five visitors and a healthcare staff member stand together in a hospital garden, holding a signed red football shirt that reads “Thank You 25 Years."
31 July 2026

Bristol City visit young patients and families

Players and staff from Bristol City Football Club visited Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) to meet patients and families and deliver a...

The main front entrance to Weston General Hospital, which includes a brown canopy with Weston General Hospital written in silver writing. Beneath the canopy are glass doors leading into the entrance of the hospital
27 July 2026

Weston General Hospital Fire

The Emergency Department at Weston General Hospital is open 8am till 10pm daily, in line with its usual operating hours.

Maria Kane and Prof Evelyn Welch signing the formal memorandum of understanding in front of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol stand up banners
27 July 2026

University of Bristol and Bristol NHS Foundation Trust formalise new partnership

Patient care across the region will receive a major boost thanks to a new partnership between the University of Bristol and Bristol NHS Foundation...

Weston Super Mare Grand Pier at sunset lit up in purple for World Hepatitis Day 2026
23 July 2026

Weston pier lit up in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026

Weston pier will be lit up in purple from 27 July until 2 August to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026

Nic Manning and Oli Griffiths
Research
21 July 2026

Research leaders shortlisted for prestigious Nursing Times Award

Two Bristol NHS Foundation Trust colleagues have been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in recognition of their work to embed research into...