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scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
Weston, City, Southmead
17 July 2025

Next step of the journey for Bristol NHS Group

Partners North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are set to pursue becoming a single...

Newborn baby’s hand held gently by an adult hand
Weston, City
15 July 2025

UHBW leads the way in national genomics research with ground-breaking newborn screening study

More than 800 families have joined a research study testing for rare genetic conditions in newborn babies at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston...

scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
Weston, City, Southmead
7 July 2025

Tens of thousands of people tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C with new cases identified

More than 50,000 people who have attended emergency departments in Bristol and Weston have been tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C since the...

Man's hands operation a surgical robot
Southmead
3 July 2025

NHS 10 Year Plan: Championing the use of robotic surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust

We are very proud to feature as an example of excellence in robotic surgery in the NHS 10 Year Plan, published today (Thursday 3 July).

Simulation of a high-consequence infectious disease patient transfer with staff in protective suits assisting a seated patient into an ambulance
Southmead
24 June 2025

Southmead Hospital designated as centre for managing High Consequence Infectious Diseases

Southmead Hospital is now a designated Treatment Centre for adults with Airborne High Consequence Infectious Diseases.

Newborn baby’s hand held gently by an adult hand
Weston, City
24 June 2025

UHBW’s Children and Young People Services ranked in top 10 percent by parents and carers when asked about overall care

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust’s (UHBW) services for children and young people has received the results of the 2024 CQC...