Thousands may have been given incorrect coronavirus PCR test results
People reported receiving negative PCR results despite multiple lateral flow tests coming back as positive. Bath Echo …
Health
Tribute fund raises more than £17,000 for the Forever Friends Appeal
After Beau passed away, Katharine and Paul Roffey decided to set up a personal tribute fund. Bath Echo …
Residents being urged to connect with nature in bid to improve mental health
Research has shown that one in four people will experience mental health issues each year. Bath Echo …
New city centre COVID-19 rapid testing site opens to replace Apex Hotel
There are more than 40 sites across Bath and North East Somerset where people can collect a test kit. Bath Echo …
RUH welcomes expansion of e-scooter trial to include Combe Park site
The Royal United Hospital was recently included in an expanded trial zone for the Voi E-Scooters. Bath Echo …
Staff raise thousands for RUH night porter who is retiring after 17 years
Each night he worked, Richard would bring in boxes of chocolates for staff to snack on during their shift. Bath Echo …
Patients and staff benefit from new virtual ward rounds at Bath hospital
The new ways of working have proven successful in reducing disruption on wards at the hospital. Bath Echo …
Community input to be sought for Bath hospital’s £450 million funding bid
The RUH in Bath was one of 21 trusts to be selected to bid for a share of £3.7 billion. Bath Echo …
Businesses complete charity challenge raising more than £17k for the RUH
The Make It Grow Corporate Challenge was organised by the hospital’s charity The Forever Friends Appeal. Bath Echo …
More Covid Safety Officers being introduced to reinforce lockdown guidance
The officers were introduced last November to help ensure people understand lockdown guidance. Bath Echo …