RUH Bath

25/08/2026

Are you interested in finding out more about the research projects the Royal National Hospital Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD), based here at the RUH, is currently involved in? 🧐

If you're a patient, or someone with an interest in rheumatic conditions, come along to a free research showcase day, hosted by the RNHRD and Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases, Patient & Public Engagement.

📆 Tuesday 29 September, from 3pm to 7.30pm
📍 Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI), 16-18 Queen Square, Bath

There will be talks given by RNHRD expert specialist consultants and researchers on Psoriatic Arthritis, axSpA, Myositis and Lupus.

Find out more about the agenda and register your interest: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bathinstituteforrheumaticdiseases/2171461

24/08/2026

Congratulations to RUH Lead Research Midwife Catherine Bressington, who has been recognised as one of the UK's most promising research leaders with a prestigious national award 🏆

Catherine has been awarded one of the NIHR20 Research Delivery Leaders Prizes, recognising her work to help the people we care for to take part in research that could improve healthcare for future generations.

Research plays an important role in developing new treatments, improving services and helping patients access the latest advances in care, and last year saw nearly 5,000 RUH patients sign up to studies.

Catherine plans to use the £10,000 development fund prize to learn from examples of excellence and bring new ideas back to Bath.

We're incredibly proud of Catherine and her contribution to research and innovation at the RUH 🎉

21/08/2026

Congratulations to Senior Dietitian Rachel Bowyer, who has been recognised with our Everyone Matters Staff Award. 🎉

Rachel consistently delivers highly personalised, patient-centred care and is widely valued for her calm, professional and supportive approach.

Her nomination highlighted the exceptional compassion she shows to patients and colleagues around her, and the positive impact she has on their wellbeing. Rachel's commitment to treating everyone with kindness and dignity is a perfect example of our values.

Well done, Rachel, and thank you for everything you do. 👏

20/08/2026

Thank you to our teams in the Eye Unit for the fantastic support, clear communication and compassion you offer to the people we care for. Your kindness makes a real difference 🥰

18/08/2026

Looking for a rewarding way to give back while gaining valuable experience? 🥰

Our NEW. Friends of the RUH volunteers make a real difference to patients, carers, visitors and staff every day.

We're currently recruiting volunteers and are inviting students to apply. Find out more about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved at our recruitment evening on 1 October at 5pm.

To apply you can either call on 01225 824046 or email [email protected].

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer across the hospital, so you can find a role that interests you. Just click on the Volunteer job titles below

17/08/2026

An RUH nurse who donated her stem cells has inspired dozens of colleagues to join the stem cell donor register after describing the experience as one of the proudest moments of her life ❤

Jansen Dela Cruz, a Clinical Trials Nurse in our oncology department, signed up to the register a few years ago after caring for people living with cancer and experiencing cancer in her own family. Earlier this year, she received the call to say she was a match for someone who needed a stem cell transplant 💫

After this, Jansen organised a registration event at the RUH with blood cancer and disorders charity DKMS, giving colleagues the chance to ask questions and sign up. Around 40 members of staff joined the register in just one day.

For most donors, including Jansen, stem cell donation is a straightforward outpatient procedure that takes just a few hours. For people with blood cancer and other disorders, a matching donor can offer hope of treatment when a family match is not available.

Inspired by Jansen’s story? If you’re aged 16 to 55 and in good general health, you can find out more and order a free home swab kit from DKMS UK

14/08/2026

After the excitement and anticipation of results day, we asked three of our colleagues to reflect on what advice they would give their younger selves 🧐

💬They talk about the concerns they had at the time, how life and careers don't always go to plan, and why that's often a good thing.

👉Their stories are a reminder that there isn't one route to success, and that your future isn't defined by a single day.

✨For anyone who received their results yesterday, and for the parents and supporters who have been alongside them: keep an open mind, be kind to yourself, and remember there are many different routes to a rewarding future.

👉At the RUH and across the NHS, we're proud to offer a wide range of careers, development opportunities and apprenticeships for people from all backgrounds.

👉Whether you're considering university, an apprenticeship, training opportunities or entering the workplace, the NHS offers hundreds of rewarding career paths that make a real difference to people's lives.

🎥 Watch the full video below and hear their stories.

🔗For NHS career guidance -visit www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

13/08/2026

🎉 We'd like to say a big thank you to our Haematology, Cardiology and Respiratory teams for your care, compassion and dedication.

The support, understanding and advice you provide makes a real difference every day. 💙

13/08/2026

Cancer patients praise RUH for care and support 💙

People being treated for cancer at the RUH have praised the care and support they have received throughout their treatment.

The results of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2025 show the Trust’s overall ‘experience of care’ score rising to 9.2 – above both the national average and the top ‘upper expected’ range.

This marks a fifth consecutive year-on-year improvement for the RUH.

Patients said they found advice from their main contact at the RUH helpful and that staff provided them with relevant information on available support.

Patients also felt they and their family or carer were involved in decisions about their treatment and said that diagnostic test results were explained in a way they could understand.

Ros Helps, Lead Cancer Nurse, said: “These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and our determination to consistently deliver the highest quality care and outcomes for our patients."

Thank you to all our staff whose dedication and compassion continue to make a difference to patients and their families every day. 💙

12/08/2026

☀️ If you're planning to watch the solar eclipse later, remember that looking directly at the Sun can cause permanent damage to your eyesight, even during an eclipse.

To watch the eclipse safely:

✅ Try safe indirect viewing methods such as a pinhole projector.
✅ Use genuine eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers with specially designed filters that meet the international safety standard ISO 12312-2:2015(E).
❌ Don't rely on ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones.

Find out how to the eclipse safely: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/