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Photo of mother holding newborn baby's hand with the caption: A message to everyone that uses our maternity services
8 July 2026

A Message to Women, Birthing People and Families Using Our Maternity Services

Statement

Bristol Royal Infirmary sign on the front of the building
City
6 July 2026

Incident at Bristol Royal Infirmary

Statement

Front of Bristol Royal infirmary photographed at night
Research
6 July 2026

Bristol Royal Infirmary top recruiter in airway clearance drugs trial in critically ill patients

Bristol Royal Infirmary Intensive Care Unit (BRI ICU) was the top recruiter in a UK trial that will change how airway clearance is managed in...

Photo of the Bristol Suspension Bridge with a blue graphic overlayed on top with the text "Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Better care, together"
1 July 2026

Historic milestone as two Trusts move to become single organisation

Today marks a significant milestone in healthcare with the launch of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT).

Close-up of a supportive hand on someone's shoulder.
Research
29 June 2026

Our area tops national research funding leaderboard

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) area is riding high in a key national research funding league table.

scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
City, Research
22 June 2026

City centre hospitals research facilities receive £1.3m boost

Three key research facilities in Bristol’s city centre hospitals have been awarded a total of £1.3 million from the National Institute for Health and...