RUH Bath

05/09/2026

Charities play an important part in the running of the RUH, from fundraising campaigns that help us do more, to volunteering time to improve patient experiences.

There are lots of ways you can support the RUH, here are just a few examples:
☕ Buy from the NEW. Friends of the RUH Cafe@B18 or shop.
📰 Read through a free copy of RUH eXtra! to find out more about the impact and fundraising activity of RUHX Charity.
👋 Give your time as a volunteer to help others.
🛍 Take a look around H.U.G.S. charity shop on Chelsea Road.
📱 Follow our charities on social media and share their posts to help spread the word about the amazing work they do to support our patients, visitors and staff.

Thank you to everyone who fundraises, volunteers and supports us through our charities. 🥰

04/09/2026

There are over 750 artworks on display throughout our hospital that help create a welcoming and uplifting environment for our patients, visitors and staff. 🥰

Have you seen our latest Central Gallery exhibitions, all inspired by animals, landscape and the natural world?

Tony Smith, Exhibitions Manager talks through the artists’ work and their inspiration. Thank you to the team for helping to create an environment that contributes to everyone’s health wellbeing through art 💙

You can find the exhibition between departments B4 and B8 until 31 October.

03/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone in our Cardiology team for helping to make our patients feel supported throughout their time with us. Your care, compassion and small acts of kindness make a big difference. 💙

01/09/2026

Look out for your invitation to book a flu jab ahead of this winter 💙

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

28/08/2026

Pharmacists can offer advice on medicines and a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

Most pharmacies can also offer prescription medicine for seven common conditions, without you needing to see a GP or make an appointment. 💊

Search 'find a pharmacy NHS' to check opening hours this bank holiday.

27/08/2026

Congratulations to our High Impact User team, who have won our Working Together Award. 🎉

The team supports some of the most vulnerable people who regularly attend our Emergency Department, helping those facing challenges such as addiction, housing difficulties, domestic abuse, learning disabilities, and limited community support.

By bringing together healthcare, social care and voluntary sector partners, the team helps address the underlying issues affecting a person's health and wellbeing, and ensures patients receive the right support whenever they come into hospital.

Thank you to everyone in the team for your dedication, kindness and commitment to improving care for our community. 👏

27/08/2026

Tick one thing off your back to school list by completing and returning the consent form for your child's flu vaccine.

School aged children will be offered a flu vaccine at school from 1 September 2026.

For most children, the vaccine will be given as a spray in each nostril. This is a very quick and painless procedure and helps to protect them, and those around them, from flu.

27/08/2026

For this week's patient feedback, we'd like to say a huge thank you to our teams in the Emergency Department and Urology outpatients for your amazing support and kindness 🥰

26/08/2026

RUH praised by patients for kindness and compassion 💙

Patients have praised teams at the RUH for treating them with kindness, compassion, respect and dignity in the latest national Adult Inpatient Survey.

They also said they felt involved in decisions about their care, were given information about their treatment, and that staff took their individual needs into account. In all of these areas, the RUH performed better than most trusts across the country 😊

A huge thank you to all our staff for the care they provide every day, and to the patients who took the time to share their feedback. We know there is always more to do and we remain committed to improving the experience of everyone who uses our services. 💙

You can find out more about the results on the CQC website.

26/08/2026

Are you planning one last summer adventure before school returns? ☀

A few simple steps can help keep everyone safe and well this bank holiday weekend:

🩹 Pack plenty of supplies, like a first aid kit for minor cuts and grazes and bottles of water.
⛱ Reapply SPF 30+ sun cream regularly, especially after being in water or towel drying.
🐑 Remember to wash your hands after meeting animals or touching enclosures at farms, and follow visitor guidance.
🥾 Dress for the weather and activity with hats and comfortable shoes.
🚲 Always use a properly fitted helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.
🌳Be tick aware and check your skin and clothing for ticks after spending time outdoors.
⚠ Know where to get help if you need it - NHS 111 online, your local pharmacy, Minor Injury Unit, or the Emergency Department for serious of life-threatening emergencies.