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Colleagues from the Southmead Burns Unit and the BRI ICU dressed in scrubs and PPE grouped together on the ward.
27 August 2026

Working seamlessly as one team to support our complex patients

Colleagues in the Burns Unit at Southmead Hospital and the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have been working together across...

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Research
27 August 2026

People with asthma invited to take part in two new research studies at Southmead Hospital

The Respiratory Research team at Southmead Hospital are recruiting participants to two asthma clinical trials. Both studies are commercially sponsored...

A parent holds a tiny newborn baby's hand at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol
Research
24 August 2026

Analysis of 2.2 million pregnancies across the UK highlights risk factors for complications

Women who enter pregnancy with two or more pre-existing long-term physical or mental health conditions face higher risks across a broad range of...

A graphic featuring seven portraits of NHS staff in uniform and smaller images below showing healthcare staff at work. The words Emergency 24/7 are in the centre of the image.
Southmead
18 August 2026

Hospital features in BBC Documentary, Emergency 24/7

On Tuesday 18 August, the first episode of Expectation TV's production of Emergency 24/7, featuring the regional Major Trauma Centre at Southmead...

Three nurses from diverse backgrounds, all in uniform, stood together and looking at a file of patient notes.
13 August 2026

Sponsored Nursing degrees open to local residents

We've launched a partnership with BPP University to offer sponsored Nursing degrees for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)...

A group of people stand together in a room in front of black screen with two people holding certificates for their chief nurse officer awards
12 August 2026

BFT nurses receive prestigious CNO Silver Awards

Helen Bishop and Michaela Dixon have been awarded for their outstanding contributions to nursing and patients.