http://www.ruh.nhs.uk Latest News en-us Copyright Royal United Hospital Bath Mon, 14 May 2012 07:59:47 GMT Over the past year, not a single RUH patient has contracted the so called 'super-bug', MRSA, whilst being treated at the hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_05_14_MRSA_free_for_a_year.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 14 May 2012 07:59:47 GMT The Royal United Hospital is to take on extra nursing staff and open two new wards to help it continue to provide quality care to patients. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_05_09_RUH_to_recruit_new_staff.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 10 May 2012 09:04:20 GMT There is a palpable air of excitement on the first floor of the RUH today, as staff welcome patients to a new, purpose built Dermatology unit, which opened at the hospital this morning. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2012_05_08_Dermatology_unit_opens.asp communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 08 May 2012 13:57:55 GMT The RUH is making great strides in reducing its carbon footprint by sending much less waste to landfill. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_04_23_Recycling.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:16:42 GMT The Royal United Hospital is inviting members of the public to help review the information it provides to patients who come to the hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_04_23_Health_Information_Group.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:14:12 GMT On Wednesday 28 March, the RUH, along with many NHS organisations across the South West will be taking part in the first annual NHS Sustainability Day. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_26_NHS_Sustainability_Day.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:11:33 GMT The RUH has been commended on how it is improving the mealtime service it offers to patients during their hospital stay. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_26_Nutrition_and_Hydration.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:53:35 GMT The RUH is celebrating the news that two of its nurses both won at the Nursing Standard Nurse Awards last night. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_23_Nurse_of_the_year.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:59:40 GMT In an article in this week's edition of The Lancet, a consultant physician from the RUH says Deaf people are not given a fair opportunity when it comes to healthcare and for some this leads to errors in their treatment. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_09_Deaf_denied_fair_access_to_health.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 16 Mar 2012 13:39:11 GMT The Royal United Hospital will get £1.8 million to bring forward the purchase of state of the art new medical equipment to improve services for NHS patients, the Government announced today. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_06_RUH_new_equipment.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:49:37 GMT Sharon Grainger, a Neurology Nurse Specialist at the Royal United Hospital, will be among the first to run in the Olympic Stadium, after winning a competition to take part in the National Lottery Olympic Park Run later this month. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_03_05_Olympic_Stadium_Run.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:30:03 GMT A simple blood test for people suspected of suffering from heart failure could save unnecessary hospital scans and an anxious wait, thanks to a joint venture between an RUH cardiologist and GPs in Bath and Wiltshire. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_02_02_Heart_Failure_Test.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:28:26 GMT A Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal United Hospital says people are risking their lives by ignoring the early signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_02_03_bowel_cancer.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:39:11 GMT Patient John Cridland has praised the Royal United Hospital's standard of care after returning back home just four days after suffering a severe stroke. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_31_Praise_for_RUH_stroke_care.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:14:41 GMT The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust meets all the essential standards of quality and care, according to the national health regulator, the Care Quality Commission. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_24_CQC_inspection_report.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 25 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMT Women in the region are being urged to take control of their own health by making sure a date for a cervical screening test is firmly in the diary. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_24_Cervical_screening.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:10:25 GMT Two nurses at the Royal United Hospital are waiting to find out whether they have won a national competition, which could see them as winners of Nurse of the Year. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_24_Nurses_in_the_running_for_prestigious_award.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:43:05 GMT Staff at the Royal United Hospital are celebrating 250 days free of the MRSA superbug. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_20_RUH_celebrates_250_days_free_of_MRSA_superbug.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 20 Jan 2012 12:21:33 GMT People suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting are being urged not to visit friends or relatives at the Royal United Hospital until they are better. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_17_Norovirus.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:28:31 GMT A class of teenagers with learning disabilities proudly shared their experiences of working at the Royal United Hospital with the Chairman of Bath and North East Somerset Council, Cllr. Peter Edwards this week. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_17_BANES_Chairman_to_visit_Project_Search.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:35:00 GMT On Tuesday 17 January, the Royal United Hospital is inviting staff and visitors to a special promotion to find out more about 'greener' and healthier methods of transport. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2012_01_09_Greener_Transport.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 09 Jan 2012 09:11:22 GMT The Royal United Hospital is urging people unfortunate enough to fall ill or suffer an injury over the festive period to consider alternatives to attending the Emergency Department if their condition is not an emergency. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_21_Advice_if_you_are_ill_or_injured_this_Christmas.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:21:59 GMT A warm, cuddly volunteer, with a cold wet nose and a furry coat is providing comfort and joy to patients on the Older People's Unit at the Royal United Hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_20_PAT_Dog.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 20 Dec 2011 11:42:01 GMT The Royal United Hospital is appealing to the public to make someone very happy this Christmas with the gift of blood. Although it's a very busy time of year, sparing an hour to donate blood before the holidays could help save a life. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_19_The_gift_of_blood.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 19 Dec 2011 12:43:40 GMT An RUH Consultant Anaesthetist has co-written a national study which shows that less than half (48%) of high risk surgical patients received good care in UK hospitals. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_09_RUH_consultant_co-authors_NCEPOD_report.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 09 Dec 2011 08:41:04 GMT Staff at the Royal United Hospital have been recognised for their energy saving efforts with a national award. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_08_Hospital_wins_energy_award.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:19:39 GMT Do you know of someone who could be our Hospital Hero? Someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty or made you, a friend, or a relative feel especially well cared for whilst at the RUH? http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_06_Hospital_Hero.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:04:53 GMT Staff and visitors are helping to spread some goodwill in a unique way during the festive season at the Royal United Hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_12_06_Tree_of_Goodwill.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:02:53 GMT Every effort is being made to run services at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as normally as possible today, Wednesday 30th November. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_11_30_Industrial_Action_Response_am.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 30 Nov 2011 10:02:53 GMT People should have an HIV test as part of a routine sexual health check, according to a consultant at the Royal United Hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_11_29_World_Aids_Day.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:46:11 GMT This evening (Tuesday 22 November) there was a small fire involving an oxygen cylinder in a single bay the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Eleven of the patients in the Unit were transferred to other parts of the hospital and one has been taken to the Burns Unit at Frenchay hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_11_22_ICU_incident.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:49:00 GMT 'If in doubt, get it checked out' is the message coming out of the mouths of staff in the oral surgery department at the RUH this month, in support of a national campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_11_22_If_in_doubt.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:43:29 GMT Staff at the RUH are emphasising the importance of prescribing antibiotics prudently, in support of European Antibiotic Awareness Day on Friday 18 November. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_11_08_Antibiotics_awareness.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 08 Nov 2011 13:59:33 GMT Some of the Royal United Hospital's frailest patients are now receiving improved care, following the opening of a new Hip Fracture Unit. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_10_18_Hip_Fracture_Unit.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:41:11 GMT Patients will be making their film debut at a special premier at the Royal United Hospital's Breast Unit on the 21 October 2011. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_10_13_RUH_hosts_premier.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 13 Oct 2011 13:16:53 GMT Having served as a non-executive director at Royal United Hospital since 1 December 2005, Stephen Wheeler has accepted re-appointment from 1 December 2011 until 31 March 2014 at a current remuneration of £6,096 per annum. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_10_13_Non_executive_reappointed.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 13 Oct 2011 13:15:41 GMT Staff at the Royal United Hospital will be promoting the benefits of good hand hygiene in killing infections next week. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_10_11_infection_control_week.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:47:59 GMT The Royal United Hospital Bath has been awarded £150,000 to improve the way patients with Parkinson's disease are given medicines. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_09_22_RUH_wins_grant_to_improve_medicine_administration.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 22 Sep 2011 13:08:21 GMT Play specialists at the RUH are celebrating the benefits of play in the treatment of children, as part of National Play in Hospital Week. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_09_22_RUH_Promotes_Play.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 22 Sep 2011 13:06:11 GMT Carers have been sharing their moving stories with staff from across the RUH as part of a drive to improve patient and carer experiences at the hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_09_20_See_it_my_way.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:27:40 GMT Patient safety is going to be the talking point at the Royal United Hospital all next week as the hospital launches its annual Patient Safety Week: 'It starts with Me', from 12 – 16 September. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_09_06_Safety_Matters.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT Health Minister Simon Burns saw first-hand the care a patient who has suffered a stroke would receive in hospital when he visited the RUH in Bath today. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_08_15_Health_Minister_Simon_Burns_visits_the_RUH.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:34:00 GMT Royal United Hospital patient receives national diabetes award http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_07_26_Diabetes_Medal.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 26 Jul 2011 15:44:41 GMT The Royal United Hospital is combining its heating and power systems to save huge amounts of otherwise wasted energy and make a massive saving. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_07_26_New_energy_centre.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 26 Jul 2011 13:01:10 GMT The courtyard gardens and glorious green spaces at the Royal United Hospital are looking blooming marvelous, thanks to the efforts of its volunteer gardeners. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_07_14_Bloom_Prize.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:19:30 GMT The RUH is celebrating the success of eight teenagers who are getting ready to graduate from a year's internship at the hospital. The significant fact here is that each of these young adults has a learning disability. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_07_12_RUH_welcomes_teenagers_with_learning_disabilities_into_workplace.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 12 Jul 2011 12:14:33 GMT Staff at the RUH have been given a remarkable and moving insight into what it's like to live with dementia. At an event at the hospital, called 'Seeing it My Way – living with dementia'. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_07_11_Dementia_insight_event.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 12 Jul 2011 08:19:54 GMT The RUH is looking forward to the commencement of a £40 million, five-year development programme to replace outdated buildings with new facilities which patients will help design. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_06_22_RUH_Transformation.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 22 Jun 2011 09:43:07 GMT Patients, who come to the Royal United Hospital Bath, are more likely to get fast access to life-saving stroke prevention surgery than in may other hospital in England and Wales, according to a national report published today (21 June 2011) http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_06_21_Stroke_care_nat_audit_figures.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 21 Jun 2011 08:10:52 GMT Patients at the RUH are benefiting from the use of cutting edge digital imaging technology to treat cardiovascular conditions. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_06_21_Biplane_scanner.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 21 Jun 2011 08:09:33 GMT Men over 50 are being warned not to ignore the signs of prostate cancer, with the Royal United Hospital in Bath reporting a year on year rise in cases. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_06_16_Prostrate_cancer_warnings.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT Dr Dan Magnus, a Paediatric Registrar at the Royal United Hospital, has been voted Junior Doctor of the Year. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_05_19_Registrar_wins_award.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 19 May 2011 13:51:55 GMT Two new non-executive directors have been appointed at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_04_26_new_nonexec_directors_at_RUH.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:32:38 GMT Health Minister Lord Howe visited the RUH on Tuesday 12 April to see first-hand the hard work of staff who have helped the hospital perform better than ever before. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_04_12_Earl_Howe_visit_to_RUH.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:25:45 GMT The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust is working with local people with Parkinsons to ensure they can have confidence in the care they receive if they come into the RUH. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_04_07_Parkinsons_Awareness.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 11 Apr 2011 08:52:09 GMT People living in and around Trowbridge are being urged to have their say on the Royal United Hospital’s plans to become an NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_04_05_Becoming_a_Foundation_Trust.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:25:04 GMT Obese patients have double the risk of airway problems during an anaesthetic. Study also shows routine monitoring of breathing could reduce deaths in intensive care. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_03_29_Anaesthetic_Study_Tim_Cook.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:29:34 GMT On Monday 21st March the RUH begins a series of public meetings across Bath, North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Somerset (Mendip)and South Gloucestershire, This consultation will last 13 weeks, offering the public, patients and staff the opportunity to find out more about the plans and to become members of the new NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_03_16_Becoming_a_Foundation_Trust.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT Dr Dan Magnus, a Paediatric Registrar at the Royal United Hospital, has been shortlisted as one of just three finalists for the British MedicalJournal (BMJ) Junior Doctor of the Year award. This award acknowledges the doctor in training who has done most to improve the world we live in, or to inspire others. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_03_15_Registrar_nominated_for_award.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:49:17 GMT Finding your way around the RUH will soon become much easier for patients and visitors as signage on the site is completely replaced. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_03_08_new_signs_at_the_RUH.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 8 Mar 2011 12:49:17 GMT The Mayor of Bath is visiting the Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine at the Royal United Hospital (on Wednesday 9 March) to hear how the team is making healthcare accessible to the young people of Bath and beyond. At the same time he’ll be unveiling the new name of the clinic formerly known as Genito-Urinary Medicine. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_03_07_Mayor_Visit_to_RUH.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 7 Mar 2011 14:10:04 GMT People in their 60s are being urged to take part in a screening campaign which aims to diagnose bowel cancer and prevent it developing in the first place. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/documents/2011_01_31_bowel_cancer_screening.pdf communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 1 Feb 2011 12:44:00 GMT The RUH, in collaboration with NHS Bath and North East Somerset, has released a series of three short films warning people of the devastating effects of bringing Norovirus into a hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2011-01-25_Norovirus_DVD_launch.asp communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 25 Jan 2011 15:48:00 GMT The Royal United Hospital is appealing to the public to make someone very happy this Christmas with the gift of blood. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010_12_17_The_gift_of_blood.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 17 Dec 2010 10:48:00 GMT Parents can be reassured that the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust is providing high quality emergency surgery for their children, even though only 48% of English District General Hospitals do so. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-12-16_Paediatric_Surgery_RCS_Report_response.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:31:00 GMT Food at the Royal United Health (RUH) has been given a clean bill of health by Bath and North East Somerset Environmental Health Inspectors. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-12-08_Merit_Award_for_Food_Safety.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:30:00 GMT The RUH will be moving into the world of social media when we launch our own Twitter site on Monday 13 December. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-12-07_Twitter.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:10:00 GMT On International Violence Against Women Day, figures released today by the RUH show there has been a year on year increase in victims of domestic abuse accessing support through the hospital. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-11-23_Victims_of_domestic_violence_get_help_at_RUH.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:45:00 GMT The RUH has put plans in place to combat the increased pressure expected this winter – and is urging people to follow some simple steps to keep well in the cold weather. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-11-23_keep_warm.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT Patient safety is going to be the talking point at the Royal United Hospital all next week (from 15 November) as the hospital opens its doors to visitors and potential patients, to give them a chance to talk face-to-face with clinical staff about different aspects of patient care. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-11-10_Safety_matters.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Tue, 10 Nov 2010 10:42:00 GMT Friday 29 October marks World Stroke Day and the Department of Health is promoting its ACT FAST campaign, highlighting awareness of the symptoms of stroke and its status as a critical medical emergency. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-10-26_RUH_Stroke_Care.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Thu, 26 Oct 2010 12:03:00 GMT A national enquiry has found fundamental flaws in the delivery of cosmetic surgery, and is calling on regulatory bodies to monitor cosmetic surgery providers more closely. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-09-16_Alex_Godwin_Cosmetic_Surgery.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 16 Sep 2010 09:50:00 GMT Cycling uphill might be a bit of a challenge for a lot of us, so just imagine the kind of willpower you would need to cycle up a mountain! Jim Grant, Physiotherapy Manager at the Royal United Hospital, did just that, cycling through the Pyrenees, which included ascents totalling over 12,500m. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-09-01_Pyrenees.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:03:00 GMT The RUH is calling an 'amnesty' for the return of any crutches, walking frames or walking sticks that are no longer required. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_homepage/2010-09-01_Walking_aids_amnesty.asp?menu_id=2 communication@ruh.nhs.uk Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:42:00 GMT