University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

19/06/2026

We are working with our Resident Doctors to improve their working lives

At North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust we’ve been working with residents doctors to understand what would make demanding shifts more manageable.

▶️ Watch our Medical Director for Workforce at Bristol NHS Group, Becky explain what we’re doing to make working life easier for Resident Doctors in line with the NHS 10 Point Plan in Bristol and Weston.

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At Bristol NHS Group we are working with our Resident Doctors to im...

13/06/2026

Three current and former Bristol NHS Group colleagues have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 🙌

🎖 Professor Andrew Mumford, UHBW Professor of Haematology received an MBE for services to Genomic Medicine

🎖 Professor John Sparrow, former consultant ophthalmologist at the Bristol Eye Hospital received an MBE for services to Ophthalmology

🎖 Professor David Gunnell, former honorary NBT consultant and epidemiologist and public health physician received a CBE for services to Public Health and Su***de Prevention

We're immensely proud of their recognition for their outstanding contributions to the health of people in Bristol and beyond 💙

Read more about their work on our website 🔗 https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/latest-news/bristol-nhs-group-colleagues-honoured-in-kings-birthday-honours-list

12/06/2026

Update 13 June 2026: planned strike action by resident doctor members of the BMA has been called off.

Some services may be affected by the upcoming national strike action taking place from 7am Monday 15 June, ending at 7am on Friday 19 June. Please continue to come forward for the care you need. Unless you hear from us directly, you should attend your appointment as normal.

12/06/2026

Treating to***co dependency in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Did you know?

Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable deaths and inequalities in our area.

Our treating to***co team presented at NHS Confed Expo, with North Somerset Council and Caafi Health, showcase our learning from our innovative and prevention focused treating to***co partnership work alongside Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB, South Gloucestershire Council and Bristol City Council.

Together, we have helped support 3,016 people to quit smoking across acute and community settings last year.

For the 600 quits supported in acute care it is estimated to have prevented an estimated 33 deaths, 7 preterm births and 63 readmissions in the first 12 months alone.

12/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Dementia Delirium Falls Team at UHBW will be continuing their crucial work supporting patients in the Sanctuary and Rainbow Gardens at the BRI and Weston General thanks to the ongoing support of Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity and Alive Activities !

These garden spaces provide much-needed calm and comfort for patients. The family of a patient staying at Weston said: "This is the first time we have visited and he has looked like our old Dad, happy and laughing, doing something he loved to do at home - gardening." 🌱

Thank you to the teams involved for all you do to enhance patient experience 💚

11/06/2026

How lovely to look back on our fantastic Celebration of Brilliance thanksgiving service a month on. 💙

It was a beautiful event celebrating all of the nurses and midwives working across Bristol and now you can take a look at photos from the event 📸

You can also watch an extended video of the event, link in comments 👇

09/06/2026

Last week we celebrated Dieticians’ Week, so we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the vital contribution our dietitians make across Bristol NHS Group.

This week has been an opportunity to recognise the expertise, dedication and compassion they bring to their roles every day, supporting patients to manage conditions, recover from illness and make meaningful, lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing.

Whether working on wards, in clinics, or behind the scenes, their impact is felt across every part of our organisation and wider communities.

To all of our dietitians, thank you. Your work truly makes a difference.

06/06/2026

We have had a wonderful time celebrating Volunteers' Week! 💙

We have more than 400 fantastic volunteers, supporting over 20 different roles across our hospital sites. Over the last year, volunteers contributed more than 25,000 hours of of their time, supporting our patients, visitors and staff.

Celebration events were held in Bristol and Weston, with Long Service Awards were presented, including to Hilary who has been volunteering at Weston General Hospital for 20 years. 👏

05/06/2026

Bristol NHS Group were providing free health checks and liver screening in Weston-super-Mare with BBC Radio Bristol’s Wake Up Call this morning 📻

The North Bristol NHS Trust health checks team offered tests, screening and advice to help people look after their health and wellbeing.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust's Alright My Liver were offering liver screening to identify and help people who may be living with unknown liver disease.

The Wake Up Call is a special health roadshow event run in partnership with BBC Bristol and Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB.

05/06/2026

The Perinatal Bereavement team at St Michael's Hospital have been awarded the Special Recognition Award for Bereavement Team of the Year at the Mariposa Awards 2026 🦋

Lead Neonatal Nurse for Bereavement, Madeleine Holland, was also awarded the Archie Award for Bereavement Professional of the Year ✨

About their award, Laura Turner, Elle Franks and Madeleine said "Receiving a special recognition award for Bereavement Team of the Year is a real achievement. It is such a privilege to care for these families and we hope that we are able to provide them some comfort through such difficult times."

Congratulations to the team for this recognition and thank you for all you do to support families 💙