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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Former nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
TypeNHS foundation trust
Established1 April 2020 (2020-04-01)
HeadquartersMarlborough Street,
Bristol[1]
Hospitals
ChairIngrid Barker
Chief executiveMaria Kane
Staff12,519 (2023/24)[2]
Websitewww.uhbw.nhs.uk Edit this at Wikidata

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is a National Health Service foundation trust in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, England. The trust runs Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol Eye Hospital, South Bristol Community Hospital, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, St Michael's Hospital, University of Bristol Dental Hospital and, since 1 April 2020, Weston General Hospital.

History

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The United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust was established on 21 December 1990, taking over the management of Bristol Royal Infirmary and associated sites from the Bristol and Weston Health Authority.[3] In June 2008, the Trust achieved NHS foundation trust status, becoming University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.[4]

The Trust agreed in 2011 that breast and urology services would pass to North Bristol NHS Trust during 2012, while in 2013–14 children's services, paediatric burns and neurosciences would transfer from North Bristol to the Trust.[5]

In January 2018, it was announced that University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust was to merge with Weston Area Health NHS Trust, which runs the district general hospital in Weston-super-Mare, 19 miles (31 km) southwest of Bristol.[6] This was formally completed on 1 April 2020, creating the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.[7]

Leadership

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Eugine Yafele, a former mental health nurse, was appointed chief executive in 2022, moving from the same position at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.[8] He topped the ranking of the Health Service Journal's rating of NHS chief executives.[9] In November 2023, it was announced that Yafele was standing down as chief executive in early 2024 to take up a new role in Australia.[10]

In December 2023, it was announced that North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust would be appointing a joint chief executive and joint chair.[11] In July 2024, Maria Kane was named as the new joint chief executive,[12] following Ingrid Barker being named as the joint chair in April 2024.[13]

Performance

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UHBW did well in the 2014 cancer patient experience survey and agreed to pair with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which did badly, in a scheme intended to "spread and accelerate innovative practice via peer-to-peer support and learning".[14] In September 2016, the trust was selected by NHS England as one of twelve Global Digital Exemplars.[15]

In March 2017, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated UHBW as 'outstanding' and praised it for its strong culture of safety. It was the first NHS trust in England to jump from 'requires improvement' to 'outstanding' between two inspections. The CQC's chief inspector of hospitals, Professor Sir Mike Richards, hailed this as a "tremendous achievement".[16][17][18]

In August 2019, the CQC rated UHBW as outstanding overall.[19]

Hospitals charity

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Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity (BWHC) fundraises for all UHBW hospitals, to provide additional facilities for patients, their families and staff. It was formerly known as Above & Beyond. BWHC has existed since 1974 and raises around £2M each year, funding a wide variety of projects including equipment, ward refurbishments and additional extras.[20]

In 2009, BWHC raised £850,000 towards the opening of the Bristol Heart Institute.[21]

In 2013, the charity launched the Golden Gift Appeal, which went on to raise £6M.[22] The money was used towards a range of projects at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

The charity's Funny Bones comedy night in 2018, which featured performances from Russell Howard and Jon Richardson, raised £100,000.[23]

Research

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Research and development within the UHBW NHS Foundation Trust primarily work in partnership with the University of Bristol, University of the West of England and North Bristol NHS Trust as well as other agencies on a multiple clinical research programmes.[24]

Wales

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The trust decided in February 2014 that it would stop undertaking all "non-specialised, elective activity" for Welsh local health boards, unless covered by an existing contract, because of continuing payment issues.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Contact us". University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Annual Report and Accounts 2023/24" (PDF). University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  3. ^ "The United Bristol Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1990". legislation.gov.uk. 4 December 1990. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  4. ^ "UHB Foundation Trust Establishment" (PDF). uhbristol.nhs.uk. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Bristol acutes set to begin service reconfiguration". Health Service Journal. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Weston A&E closure: Hospital trusts reveal merger plan". BBC. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Merger of Weston and Bristol hospitals creates new NHS trust". Weston Mercury. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  8. ^ Martin Booth (29 January 2022). "New boss for Bristol's largest NHS Trust". bristol247.com. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  9. ^ "White men form the minority of HSJ's Top Chief Executives". Health Service Journal. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  10. ^ "UHBW CEO announces decision to step down from role in New Year". University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  11. ^ "NBT and UHBW to move to Joint Chair and Joint Chief Executive | North Bristol NHS Trust". North Bristol NHS Trust. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  12. ^ "NBT and UHBW announce Joint Chief Executive". University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  13. ^ "North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust announce Joint Chair". University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  14. ^ "'Pioneering' cancer care buddying scheme launched". Health Service Journal. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  15. ^ "New plans to expand the use of digital technology across the NHS". gov.uk. Department of Health and The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  16. ^ "University Hospitals Bristol Main Site". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Bristol NHS trust jumps from 'requires improvement' to 'outstanding'". BBC News. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  18. ^ "England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals rates University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as Outstanding | Care Quality Commission". www.cqc.org.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  19. ^ "Provider: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  20. ^ "What We Do | BWHC". Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  21. ^ "Heart of Bristol Appeal". Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  22. ^ "Golden Gift Appeal". Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  23. ^ "Funny Bones raises £100,000 for Above & Beyond". Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  24. ^ "Who are our partners? | UHBW". uhbw.nhs.uk. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  25. ^ "English trust to stop cross-border elective work". Health Service Journal. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.(subscription required)
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