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RUHX Walk of Life 2024

11th May 2024

A walk for everyone, offering a 26.2 mile from Bishops Canning near Devizes to Bath, and 10 mile option along from Bradford on Avon to Bath, both along the Kenn...

Walk of Life

Families, groups and companies invited to join The Walk of Life on Saturday 11 May

9th February 2024

The annual Walk of Life sponsored walk, organised by RUHX, official charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath, is the chance for people across Bath, Somerset ...

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Flower power adds Christmas cheer for youngsters at the RUH

4th December 2023

Some of the youngest patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust can now enjoy a bright and festive art installation which is in place in ...

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Banging the drum for music as therapy at RUH children’s ward

9th October 2023

Some of the youngest patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust can now make their hospital visit less worrying and more entertaining by ...

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New mural reassures young Royal United Hospital surgery patients

2nd October 2023

Children recovering from surgery at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust now have a bright and cheerful mural on display in the recovery room t...

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RUH calls for more breastfeeding peer support volunteers

27th March 2023

A dedicated team of breastfeeding peer supporters at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust is calling for more volunteers to join them. ...

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Young people check out the careers on offer at the Royal United Hospital in Bath

13th March 2023

School-leavers from Bath and the surrounding area visited the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust recently to find out more about the varied caree...

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RUHX Night Glow

Night Glow: take a dip in the dark and raise funds for the Royal United Hospital

13th February 2023

RUHX, the official charity of the Royal United Hospital, Bath, is launching its second cold water dip event, with a twist. Taking place on Thursday 6 April, th...

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Women urged to take up offer of ‘lifesaving’ cervical screening test

23rd January 2023

A mum of three whose smear test identified she had cervical cancer is urging women to make sure they take up the offer of a cervical screening test. Nyssa E...

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RUH maternity care praised by parents in national survey

18th January 2023

The results of the National Maternity Survey 2022, published last week by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), show the Royal United Hospital in Bath as scoring ...

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The Walk of Life returns for 2023, plus a new Walks of Fun for children

17th January 2023

The annual Walk of Life, asking hundreds of individuals to go the extra mile for patients at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath, is set to take place on Sat...

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New virtual tour of RUH’s Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care

4th January 2023

A new behind the scenes virtual tour of the Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care, which cares for the youngest patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Founda...

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Puddle Ducks little swimmers party in their PJs for charity!

26th November 2022

Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath held its annual Charity Pyjama Week in October, and it was a fantastic success with over £1,000 of donations collected for...

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Artwork from The Paragon School on display at the Royal United Hospital

14th October 2022

Eight framed wildflower paintings created by children in The Paragon's Year 2 in Art lessons are currently on display in the RUH Artsparks corridor (B9). They ...

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Bath mum urges younger women to check their breasts this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

12th October 2022

A Bath mum of two is urging younger women to remember to check their breasts after finding a cancerous lump while breastfeeding her baby. Jessica Parsons, 3...

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RUH Will Month returns this September to raise funds for Bath hospital

1st September 2022

RUHX has launched RUH Will Month running throughout the month of September to support people in the community to make or update their will at a reduced cost. ...

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Royal United Hospital Bath launches Will Month to raise funds and help families

10th August 2022

RUHX, the official NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals Bath, is offering families the chance to make or update their will for a reduced fee so that the ...

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Parents praise Royal United Hospital’s maternity care in new survey

10th February 2022

Parents have praised the personalised care they received from maternity teams at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in the latest national Ca...

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Couple’s £10,500 gift to Royal United Hospital Bath marks Baby Loss Awareness Week

11th October 2021

A Wiltshire couple who tragically lost their twin baby girls have raised more than £10,500 to help other grieving parents at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NH...

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Marshfield Primary School Biker Boys raise an amazing £3,422 for Bath hospital

3rd July 2021

Wow, huge congratulations to the Biker Boys of Marshfield Primary School who have completed their challenge of riding 302 miles in under 24 hours, raising an i...

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Nine year old friends from Marshfield Primary School gear up for 300 mile charity cycle

24th May 2021

Six friends, aged eight and nine, are preparing to tackle a 300-mile sponsored cycle this June, in aid of The Forever Friends Appeal – the official NHS charity...

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Giffords Circus 2024 at Fennells Farm

April 19

Giffords Circus 2024 at Fennells Farm

April 19

Bluey’s Big Play at Bath Forum

April 19 – 9:30 am

American Road Trip at the American Museum

April 19 – 10:00 am