RUH Bath

03/04/2026

As we head into the long bank holiday weekend, refresh your knowledge on where to access non-emergency medical treatment, if you need it. 💙🐣

⭐️ Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for a range of minor illnesses and injuries, and some pharmacies will be open with limited hours over the bank holiday.
Find an open pharmacy: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours/

⭐️ Minor Injury Units in Paulton, Trowbridge and Chippenham will be open as usual over the bank holiday for urgent but not life-threatening conditions, as well as the Urgent Treatment Centres in Frome and at the RUH.
Find your local MIU: https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/which-nhs-service-should-i-use/minor-injury-unit-miu/

⭐️ For urgent dental care, contact your usual dentist or NHS 111.

⭐️ If you're not sure what to do and need medical advice, contact NHS 111 via the app, online or call.

⚠ For anything life-threatening or very serious, call 999 or come to A&E.

Remember to use services wisely so you can get the right help at the right time.

02/04/2026

Here are 3 quick things to help prepare for the bank holiday weekend:

✔️ Check pharmacy opening hours. Some pharmacies will be open for limited hours and able to offer advice and treatment on minor illness and injury. Check the link in comments to find an open pharmacy near you.

✔️ Stock up on self‑care essentials, especially children's paracetamol if needed and first aid supplies. Most shops will be closed on Sunday so it's best to prepare in advance.

✔️ Know which NHS service to use - Minor Injury Units are open as usual this weekend and remember, NHS 111 is available 24/7 if you're not sure what to do.

Stay well and enjoy the bank holiday weekend! 🌤

02/04/2026

Industrial action is taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

If you have an appointment, please attend as planned. We will contact you if it needs to be rescheduled.

Our urgent and emergency care and other essential services remain open as normal. If you or someone else is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk, please seek help immediately - ring 999 or go to A&E.

For other injuries and illnesses, please consider your healthcare options to help us help you. You can find more information on our website: www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/emergency/other_info.asp

02/04/2026

💕 A heartfelt for our amazing Surgical Admissions Unit team.

Your care and kindness shines through in this recent feedback from a patient's family. Thank you to the whole team - from cleaners to health care support workers, catering staff and clinicians - your compassion made a real difference during this difficult experience.

01/04/2026

🎉 Our community swimming pool reopens this Friday 3 April!

Whether you're looking to swim before your shift, or planning to join us with family at the weekend, the pool offers a great way to give your physical and mental wellbeing a boost.

Bookings are open for staff and public swimming with 30-minute lane sessions for ages 11+ and one-hour lane-free family-friendly sessions.

There has been a £1 price increase for all sessions this season. This is to help us cover the increased running costs of the pool and essential maintenance, which will mean the pool can remain open to our community for many years to come. Thank you for your understanding.

For full details and to book, see the link in comments. 💦

01/04/2026

📣 We’re pleased to welcome Paul von der Heyde as our new Chair of the BSW Hospitals Group.

Paul brings over 40 years of leadership experience across the NHS and commercial sector — expertise that will help us improve care, strengthen services and deliver better outcomes for the communities we serve across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

The BSW Hospitals Group brings together Great Western Hospitals, Royal United Hospitals Bath and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trusts to improve patient experience, join up services and make the best use of our people and resources across the region. Appointing a joint Chair is a major step in helping us deliver these benefits. 💙

In taking on the role, Paul will oversee a combined budget of £1.6 billion and workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, providing care to over 1 million people across Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Swindon and beyond.

Welcome to the team, Paul!

👉 Find out more on our website.

31/03/2026

🌟 Have you visited the Healthier Together website yet? 🫶

Parents and carers across B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access this trusted online resource to help you decide what to do when your child is unwell.

✔ Reviewed by local paediatricians, GPs and clinicians
✔ Practical advice to help you care for your child at home
✔ Clear guidance on when to seek further medical help

👉 Visit healthiertogether.nhs.uk

Remember, for non‑emergencies you can also contact NHS 111, speak to your local community pharmacy, or visit a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.

With the Easter holidays here, we’re encouraging families to take simple steps to keep children healthy and to use the right NHS services if they do become poorly. 💙

🐣 Stay Well This Easter 🐣

💊Pharmacists can offer health advice for treating a range of common conditions and minor illnesses.

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/stay-well-this-easter/

30/03/2026

As we head towards the bank holiday weekend, here are a few quick reminders to help you and your family stay well 🌸🐰

✅ Order repeat prescriptions now if you're going to run out over the bank holiday.
✅ Check your medicine cabinet and first aid kit are stocked with self-care essentials.
✅ Stay home if you're feeling unwell or have symptoms of norovirus.
✅ Enjoy farm visits safely and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
✅ Be tick aware when spending time outdoors.
✅ Dress for the weather - SPF 30+ sun cream, clothing layers and waterproofs.
✅ Refresh your knowledge on where to get medical help if you need it.

28/03/2026

Visiting a farm this weekend? 🐑
Animals are wonderful to meet up close - just follow these easy tips to stay well and keep bugs and infections at bay for you and your family.

27/03/2026

There's just one more week to wait until our community swimming pool reopens for the summer season! 🎉

You can book your swim slot now at bookwhen.com/ruhswimming

27/03/2026

⚠ Our smaller public car park (P2 - near the swimming pool) will be closed this weekend, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. 🚗

This is due to a crane lift for Project Clean Heat, our decarbonisation project to become a more sustainable and energy-efficient organisation.

Parking at the RUH is generally quieter at weekends and all our other car parks will be open as usual, so we don’t expect the closure to make it difficult to find a space.

Thank you for your patience while we work to make the RUH a more sustainable hospital for the people we work with, the people we care for and the people in our community. 🌍💚

26/03/2026

The bank holiday weekend is coming up and now is a great time to take small actions to help look after yourself and your family 💙

This includes checking you have enough medication and ordering a repeat prescription in plenty of time if needed.

📲 You can quickly request a repeat prescription using the NHS App or by contacting your GP surgery.