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UHBW staff attend training for the Da Vinci XI robot during robot-assisted surgery.
City
17 November 2023

UHBW to perform robot-assisted surgical procedures for six specialities with new Da Vinci XI robot

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is now using a new robot, named Da Vinci XI, to assist surgery for six different...

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children research team pose for group photo outside the The Coral Reef research centre
City
14 November 2023

New ground-breaking research facility opens at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

A new ground-breaking research facility is now open at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).

scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
City, Weston, Southmead
27 September 2023

New digital maternity system launches at UHBW

Maternity service users in Bristol will benefit from a new system launched at hospitals across University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation...

Front of the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital
Southmead
8 September 2023

Maddy Lawrence inquest statement

Statement

The Snowdrop team smile for picture surrounded by greenery
City
15 August 2023

UHBW offers England’s first perinatal bereavement service for patients

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has opened the first perinatal bereavement service in England. The Snowdrop team...

Screen capture of UHBW Nurse Bethany Pitt on BBC Casualty's NHS75
Weston, City
18 July 2023

UHBW nurse stars in BBC Casualty’s special NHS75 episode

A nurse from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has featured in a special episode of the BBC’s media drama series...