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Weston General Hospital entrance
16 September 2026

Weston General Hospital celebrates 40th anniversary

Weston General Hospital celebrates 40th anniversary on 16 September 2026.

Glyn Howells standing beside a Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity banner promoting a cycling fundraising challenge for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Landscape
15 September 2026

One NHS Trust, one charity, one 60-mile cycling challenge

Southmead Hospital Managing Director Glyn Howells will take on a 60-mile cycling challenge this Sunday, 20 September 2026, to celebrate the creation...

The PLUME device being demonstrated by a researcher
Research
14 September 2026

Bristol research transforms Scottish infection control guidelines

Scotland is the first country in the world to use evidence gathered during the pandemic to transform its guidelines on reducing the spread of...

The front of Bristol Royal Hospital for Children at night, with the Hoops sculpture illuminated
Research
10 September 2026

Bristol-led study of pain relief in children undergoing surgery awarded £3.3 million

A study exploring the best way to manage pain for children who have had abdominal surgery, led by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the University of...

Bristol Royal Infirmary's silver metal facade
9 September 2026

£41m national funding for city centre surgery

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust will receive £41million national investment to upgrade Bristol Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) operating theatres.

Two healthcare professionals are standing together. Behind them are two large pull up banners.
City, Southmead, Weston
9 September 2026

Help shape our new Trust values and behaviours

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is inviting people across the South West to help shape the values and behaviours that will guide our new Trust.