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Extending liaison psychiatry service at the Bristol Royal Infirmary improves care and reduces costs for self-harm patients

Aug
25
Extending the operating hours of the liaison psychiatry service at the Bristol Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) Emergency Department has led to improved care and outcomes for patients who have self-harmed, NIHR-funded research has found. Self-harm is a strong risk indicator for suicide, so getting psychiatric support for these patients has the potential to save lives.    Read More

80 per cent of people involved in country life think outdoor workers are at greater risk of skin cancer

Aug
24
Eighty percent of people involved in country life in the South of England think outdoor workers are at greater risk of developing skin cancer due to longer exposure to the sun, a survey of Mole Valley customers suggests.    Read More

There are not enough words to say thank you – Mum praises Bristol Royal Hospital for Children staff after infant son seizures left him needing intensive care

Aug
17
Mum praises Bristol Royal Hospital for Children staff after infant son’s seizures left him needing intensive care.    Read More

BHOC patient rings in the end of his treatment

Aug
07
Malcom Stickler is one of the first patients to ring the celebration bell at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre's radiotherapy department, sounding in the end of his treatment.    Read More

1,000 patients from across West of England enrolled in national genomics project

Aug
02
The West of England NHS Genomic Medicine Centre (WEGMC) has now enrolled 1,000 patients and family members from across the region to take part in the 100,000 Genomes Project.    Read More