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Odon-Assist-team-group-photo-smiling-at-London-event
Southmead, Weston, City
6 May 2026

Southmead maternity team celebrates historic milestone as 300th baby delivered with pioneering device developed in Bristol

OdonAssist™, an innovative birth device first used in Southmead Hospital, is now approved for routine care across Europe.

Newborn baby’s hand held gently by an adult hand
Weston, City, Southmead
30 April 2026

Bristol NHS Group researchers explore prevention of childhood deaths from food anaphylaxis

Researchers from Bristol NHS Group and the University of Bristol are urging for updated guidelines on the use of adrenaline autoinjector (AAI)...

Bristol Surgerical Centre team smile for day 1 group photo
Weston, City, Southmead
28 April 2026

Celebrating one year of Bristol NHS Group

This week marks one year since we launched Bristol NHS Group.

Divisional leaders pose with Wallace and Gromit characters at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children’s 25th birthday celebration, holding cupcakes and balloons.
City
22 April 2026

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children celebrates 25th birthday

Today, 22 April 2026 marks the 25th birthday of the landmark children’s hospital in Bristol.

scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
Weston, City, Southmead
21 April 2026

Trust name confirmation – Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

From 1 July 2026, subject to final approvals to merge, we will come together as a single organisation called Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

Bristol NHS Group colleagues smile for photo at Ashton Gate Stadium overlooking the pitch
Weston, City, Southmead
14 April 2026

Bristol NHS Group, Robins Foundation and Bears Foundation deliver free staff health checks

Bristol City Robins Foundation and Bristol Bears Foundation worked alongside Bristol NHS Group, a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT)...