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News & Media

News & Media

News and Media Releases 2024

December

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
Hospital 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