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Robot surgical system, Da-Vinci robot, displayed in Southmead Hospital atrium
Southmead
13 March 2026

North Bristol NHS Trust marks 10,000th robotic-assisted procedure milestone

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has celebrated a major milestone after completing its 10,000th robotic-assisted surgical procedure, marking more than a...

Newborn baby being examined with a stethoscope by a clinician
Weston, City, Southmead
10 March 2026

Bristol NHS Group helps 3,100 families access early genetic testing study

Maternity teams and research midwives across Bristol NHS Group have supported more than 3,100 babies and their families to take part in the Generation...

Front of Weston General Hospital entrance
Weston
5 March 2026

Incident at Weston General Hospital

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scenic image of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - image credit Jarred Kyle
Weston, City
4 March 2026

UHBW part of new £50m consortium tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is supporting a new £50 million 'Inequalities Challenge Consortium' launched by...

Landscape photo of the Bristol Suspension Bridge
Weston, City, Southmead
3 March 2026

Bristol NHS Group shortlisted for four HSJ Digital Awards

We’re delighted to share that Bristol NHS Group has been shortlisted for four national awards in the HSJ Digital Awards 2026. The shortlist recognises...

Cover page graphic with an image of child in a stroller using a medical device beside a healthcare professional
Weston, City, Southmead
3 March 2026

Bristol NHS Group launches Group Clinical Strategy Update 2026

Clinical Strategy Update 2026