We've welcomed the first outpatients to the new Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital, ahead of surgery starting next month. The centre is a joint project with North Bristol NHS Trust , supported by NHS Bristol, N Somerset & S Gloucestershire ICB and NHS England which will create capacity for thousands more operations.

"Walking helps your brain make sense of what you’re going through. Walk after a fight. Walk when your mind is spinning. Walk when you need to remember who you are. Your body knows what to do: Just walk.” ~Dr. Nicole LePera @theholisticpsyc

New NHS data shows that suicidal thoughts have increased in the UK. 📈 If you’re feeling suicidal, you don’t have to face it alone. 💜 Samaritans are there 24/7 on 116 123.

Have you seen our new website? We've been working hard to make it more accessible and user friendly. Why not take a look and let us know what you think? dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk

Leng review of Physician Associates welcomed by RCPsych rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

There's a lot going on at the moment that will inevitably impact healthcare workers' mental health. Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group on Zoom tonight at 6.30pm (plus Sundays and Wednesdays too). We are here to support you.💙 eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-d…

Following the successful formation of the Bristol NHS Group by North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT we now intend to become a single organisation with the merger of our two trusts. This is not a final decision, but the beginning of the process to inform one. ➡️ uhbw.nhs.uk/p/latest-news/…

Carly recently joined colleagues at the Devon Partnership NHS Trust Admin Conference in Barnstaple, to share her journey as a volunteer so far. She spoke about what motivated her to get involved in volunteering and what she enjoys most about being a TALKWORKS volunteer.

Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, often caused by workplace #stress. 🗯️💤 Read our new blog on #burnout: the signs, causes and ways to cover: bit.ly/410zo7l

Attend Bristol NHS Group’s Annual Meeting & Health Fair to hear about progress at NBT and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT , future plans, and explore our services and community partners. 🔗 Sign up here 👇eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-nhs-…

Many thanks to everyone who helped - the team from St Matts Church, Zoe from Livewell Southwest who joined the team providing advice, support and a listening ear and FareShare South West for providing much of the food.

Next week, our incredible Ambassador Dr Ed Hutchison starts his epic August challenge: a half marathon every day—in scrubs! That's 654km in 31 days, raising funds for healthcare workers' mental health. 💙 Support him here justgiving.com/page/ed-hutchi… scrubsrun

Check out our South West Division prizes and bursaries for the SW Autumn Biannual meeting- now live! Submission deadline 9am on 19 September #rcpsychsw

Congratulations, KMMS Medical School Yr 3 Medical Student, Sophie Krug, who will be joining The Royal College of Psychiatrists' star scheme this year! ⭐ The Psych Star programme ⭐ is a prestigious and highly competitive mentoring and scholarship programme run by Royal College of Psychiatrists

It's time to break the cycle.

🏆Our #StepIntoTheNHS South West winner, Ayda, from Whimple Primary School in Exeter, Devon - congratulations! NHS Health Careers 💬 “I feel very happy and pleased to have won… I want to be a children’s nurse so I can help young people.”

We've come a long, long way...! Thank you Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for this super video showing how robotic surgery works here at Southmead. It's a privilege to offer this groundbreaking service to our patients 💙

Woke up this morning with strange emotions-the last Friday before the changeover tide. New roles. New teams! A familiar mix of nerves and hope. I wore my writer’s hat today & penned a poem for all of us in transition. This one’s for you👇 #ChangeoverDay #NHS #ChoosePsychiatry

Did you see #ProtestFromHome was placed in The Times? 📰📣 We’re pushing the UK Government to give carers the legal right to a break. Sign the petition: carers.org/protest

Fantastic to welcome Karin Smyth MP to St George's GP Surgery in Weston-super-Mare today to explore the innovative ways the practice is using AI to streamline services and improve patient care.