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News & Media

News & Media

News and Media Releases 2026

January

Make Your New Year's Resolution Count – Start Your Story at the RUH 06/01/2026
Busiest week of the year for local NHS brings renewed ask for public support 02/01/2026

2025

December

RUH's Musician in Residence spreads festive cheer this Christmas 23/12/2025
Public asked to support NHS as strikes give way to busy Christmas period 22/12/2025
Help to be available on Christmas Day as 12 community pharmacies stay open 19/12/2025
Babies born at the RUH to have the opportunity to receive genetic testing, as part of world-leading research study 19/12/2025
Second strike in as many months prompts NHS to make fresh call for support 12/12/2025
RUH Bath maternity team praised in latest national CQC survey 10/12/2025
Families urged to support local NHS by helping loved ones home from hospital 09/12/2025
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so get repeat prescriptions in early 02/12/2025

November

Local GP shares pancreatic cancer experience to urge early detection 27/11/2025
Region's top doctor urges NHS patients in the South West to keep coming forward for care during resident doctors' strike 13/11/2025
Public advised that help will be available during strikes, but disruption is likely 07/11/2025
Birth registration service launched for babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the RUH 07/11/2025
Fracture clinic casts a spell: Halloween display marks National Casting Day 06/11/2025

October

Longer opening hours to begin at Trowbridge MIU months ahead of schedule 31/10/2025
RUH welcomes Greg Davies and Time is Precious 30/10/2025
RUH researchers launch new stroke study 29/10/2025
Six things you might have learnt at the RUH Community Day 07/10/2025
Lettuce introduce you to something new at the RUH 07/10/2025

September

RUH patient calls on women to check for signs of gynaecological cancer 29/09/2025
Standing beside staff: RUH launches compassionate cancer support policy 25/09/2025
Patients praise newly opened surgical centre near Bath 23/09/2025
Join the RUH for its Annual General Meeting 2025 22/09/2025
Confirm your decision to save lives this Organ Donation Week 22/09/2025
Could you be an RUH governor? 09/09/2025

August

The RUH marks a sky-high milestone for its green ambitions 22/08/2025
Top award for RUH endoscopy team 20/08/2025
Patients help transform RUH diabetes unit 13/08/2025
RUH praised for support by cancer patients 11/08/2025

July

RUHX launches new £4 million PET-CT Scanner campaign 14/07/2025
Local NHS gives safety warning ahead of multiple days of plus 30-degree heat 09/07/2025
International award-winning art and design at the Dyson Cancer Centre 01/07/2025

June

New integrated care centre nears completion 13/06/2025
New mouth care boxes support patients’ oral health 04/06/2025
Service to remember special babies 02/06/2025

May

Hospital at Home team celebrates supporting 5,000 patients 30/05/2025
New Sulis Orthopaedic Centre to cut surgical waiting times for NHS patients 28/05/2025
RUH researchers support national stroke study 27/05/2025
RUH staff celebrated for award-winning achievements 22/05/2025
Latest bank holiday brings fresh call for public to help region’s busy hospitals 20/05/2025
Get involved with research at the RUH 20/05/2025
RUH’s Radiology department celebrates its 50th anniversary 19/05/2025
Bath graduate backs the ‘Volunteer to Career’ scheme 15/05/2025
RUH sets up new support group for heart failure patients 09/05/2025
Renewed call for public to support busy NHS ahead of bank holiday 01/05/2025
RUH staff celebrated for improving patient experience 01/05/2025

April

RUH’s Dyson Cancer Centre celebrates one year anniversary 25/04/2025
RUH robotic cancer surgery patient back home same day 14/04/2025
Get repeat prescriptions in now to avoid being left short this Easter weekend 07/04/2025

March

Appeal for women to check for signs of ovarian cancer 26/03/2025
New Intensive Care Unit opens at the Royal United Hospitals Bath 18/03/2025
RUH seeks candidates for Non-Executive Director role 14/03/2025
Powering through energy-efficiency improvements at the RUH 06/03/2025
RUH introduces at-home feeding for premature babies 04/03/2025

February

Super Rehab research programme praised by patients 25/02/2025
New fundraising campaign to help bring cancer care to Frome 13/02/2025
Team GB Olympian swaps the running track for the hospital ward 04/02/2025

January

RUH researchers set their sights on study success 28/01/2025
Appeal for women to check for symptoms of cervical cancer 20/01/2025
Wide range of local mental health services available to help beat January blues 17/01/2025
The RUH plans for a greener future 06/01/2025
NHS services remain incredibly busy as leaders call for public to choose right 03/01/2025

News and Media Releases 2024

December

People seeking help for minor conditions adds extra pressure to busy NHS 30/12/2024
Spike in norovirus cases adds pressure to region's NHS at busiest time of year - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB 18/12/2024
A colourful spring in store for the RUH thanks to Friends of the RUH 18/12/2024
Christmas comes early for parents of identical triplets 17/12/2024
Support region's busy hospitals by helping get loved ones home for Christmas 16/12/2024
Be Christmas-ready by arranging repeat prescriptions before end of this week 10/12/2024
RUH Maternity team praised for treating people with dignity and respect 10/12/2024
Nurses and midwives celebrated for their fantastic work 04/12/2024
It's a bright and blooming brilliant Christmas at the RUH 02/12/2024

November

RUH Emergency Department praised by patients 22/11/2024
Refurbishments create a more welcoming environment for young patients 20/11/2024
RUH’s Lead Chaplain appointed Deputy Lieutenant for Somerset 18/11/2024
RUH supports Winter Baby Remembrance Service 12/11/2024

October

Local NHS invests millions to help patients get diagnostic care closer to home 31/10/2024
RUH Surgery service retains 'good' rating from the CQC 30/10/2024
RUH supports international stroke research study 29/10/2024
RUH provides 'all you knee-d to know' about your surgery 24/10/2024
Former RUH cancer patient exhibits artwork at hospital 22/10/2024
Appointment of new Joint Chief Executive Officer at Great Western Hospitals, Royal United Hospitals Bath and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust 21/10/2024
RUH staff celebrate varied healthcare roles on Allied Health Professions’ Day 14/10/2024
New RUH service tackles the digital divide 10/10/2024
RUH praised by patients for kindness and compassion 08/10/2024
Eligible groups encouraged to get their flu and Covid-19 Vaccinations 07/10/2024
RUH appoints new Non-Executive Director 02/10/2024
New medical device used for first time in RUH surgery 01/10/2024

September

Confirm your decision to save lives this Organ Donation Week 23/08/2024
Her Majesty the Queen visits the RUH to officially open the Dyson Cancer Centre 03/09/2024

August

Save the date for the RUH's 2024 AGM 23/08/2024
Don't get caught out by running low on essential medicines this bank holiday 16/08/2024
Healthcare support workers at the RUH receive national awards in recognition of excellent care 12/08/2024
Welcome return to RUH for England’s top nurse 02/08/2024
Spade hits the ground for construction of specialist orthopaedic hub to serve the South West 01/08/2024

July

News: Combe Park Road Closure from Monday 29 July for 5 nights 25/07/2024
Ambitious new strategy underlines RUH’s commitment to research 24/07/2024
Four of Bath's anchor institutions join forces to improve the wellbeing of the B&NES region 11/07/2024

June

RUH seeks candidates for Non-Executive Director role 28/06/2024
Pop-up hospital gets toys on the road to recovery 28/06/2024
First junior doctor strike in four months prompts fresh calls for public support 21/06/2024
The RUH celebrates 21,000 hours of volunteering 18/06/2024

May

Excellence in healthcare celebrated at RUH awards ceremony 22/05/2024
Patients and staff in Bath, Salisbury and Swindon to benefit from a new shared electronic record 16/05/2024
Former stroke patient calls for more people to take part in research 16/05/2024
RUH awarded additional funding for its district heating network 14/05/2024
RUH unveils expanded Maternity Outpatients departments 13/05/2024

April

Support busy NHS during May's bank holidays by choosing right care options 29/04/2024
Service to remember special babies 24/04/2024
Royal United Hospitals celebrates £21.6m grant for energy efficiency projects 23/04/2024
New Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH welcomes first patients 22/04/2024
RUH opens £1million refurbished Cath lab for cardiology patients 18/04/2024
New resources help RUH staff to support autistic people 02/04/2024

March

Maternity services at Bath's Royal United Hospital retain outstanding rating from the CQC 27/03/2024
RUH showcases its range of career opportunities 26/03/2024
Get Easter prescriptions in early to avoid last-minute rush for vital medication 18/03/2024
Dyson Cancer Centre to welcome patients in April 2024 15/03/2024
RNHRD recognised as a Centre of Excellence for treating Paget's disease 14/03/2024
Green light given to increase NHS patient capacity at Sulis Hospital, Bath 13/03/2024
RUH supports new generation of healthcare science staff 11/03/2024
RUH in the top 20 best NHS hospitals to work for in the country 07/03/2024

February

No laughing matter, RUH has dramatically dropped its carbon footprint by switching nitrous oxide delivery 27/02/2024
Services disrupted but care still available during latest junior doctor strikes 21/02/2024
Trailblazing health centre cared for over 230 people each day during first year 20/02/2024
RUH doctor awarded the Innovation Gold Medal by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine 19/02/2024
RUH on target to deliver Sustainable Travel Plan 14/02/2024
RUH maternity care gets the thumbs up from families 12/02/2024
Response to BBC Points West regarding former employee – January 2024 09/02/2024
Response to BBC Points West regarding former employee – December 2023 09/02/2024

January

RUH launches new screening test to identify heart problems in babies 29/12/2023
RUH showcases its vital research work 18/12/2023
Put your hands together for the RUH's surgical team 10/12/2023
Further disruption as busy festive period gives way to longest strike to date 02/01/2024

Media release archive: 2012 - 2023