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

National doctors' industrial action - June

Updates

Claire Down smiling to camera standing in front of greenery
Southmead
5 June 2026

Finding breast cancer sooner: study participant tells her story

A study participant who had her breast cancer detected early thanks to research at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, has told her story as part of BBC...

A logo showing a purple and green shooting star above the text 'Staff Awards 2026 | Celebrating our people'
City, Southmead, Weston
5 June 2026

Nominations for the Patient Choice Award are now open

Patients, carers, relatives and members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Patient Choice Award as part of our Staff Awards.

Mihaela Boca and Cathy Penman with their awards
Southmead, City
21 May 2026

Doctors win national Parkinson's awards

We were delighted to see two Bristol NHS Group doctors - Mihaela Boca and Cathy Penman – named as winners at the 2026 Parkinson’s Excellence Network...

Attendees to the Health Tech Showcase event interacting at a supplier's stall.
City, Southmead, Weston
20 May 2026

Bringing health tech innovation directly to health and social care staff across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Bristol NHS Group, in partnership with Highland, has successfully hosted its first Local Health Tech Showcase, bringing health and social care staff...

a building at Southmead Hospital
City, Southmead, Weston
19 May 2026

New investment supports clinical research careers

Bristol NHS Group is set to boost the careers of future clinical research leaders through new Medical Research Council (MRC) funding.