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More than a Will
 The power to change lives

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At RUHX, we count on gifts in Wills.

Whether it’s a large sum or a little something, every gift empowers us to go above and beyond with innovative equipment, research, and facilities, along with a huge number of smaller things that bring comfort to patients and staff.

Gifts in Wills make a genuine difference to people’s lives, in all kinds of ways, treating patients at the hardest times.

They’re helping us to detect diseases earlier, make our wards a more welcoming place, expand cancer treatment and diagnosis, care for our most vulnerable patients and much, much more.

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’re helping the RUH to keep on being here and doing more for your family, friends, and community – long into the future. What a powerful legacy to leave behind.

342

patients a day treated at the Dyson Cancer Centre

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1,500

patients treated and cared for at the RUH every day

400

surgeries a year assisted by the groundbreaking DaVinci Robot

45

volunteers trained as compassionate companions to support patients nearing end of life

9,000

patients a year treated in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics

All this, and more, was made possible by the power of gifts in Wills.

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Where will your gift go?

All gifts, unless you tell us otherwise, go wherever they’re needed most. We use them to fund our highest priority projects, allowing us to do all kinds of extra extraordinary things – big and small.

 

 

“As a family, it’s a comfort to know that people going through cancer treatment have been helped by our mother’s generosity and kindness. It’s a positive thought during a sad time.”

Mary, Daughter of Daphne

Your Will is personal to you.

Once you’ve taken care of family and friends and put your affairs in order, you might also decide to leave a gift to RUHX to:

  • Remember your loved one
  • Thank a member of staff for the care you or your family member received
  • Support an area of the hospital close to your heart
  • Shape a healthier, happier future for your community
  • Leave a life-changing legacy
  • Protect what you love

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“Having been a nurse for 42 years, I am amazed at how much has changed – but however up to date the tests and scans, they’re nothing without staff who go the extra mile. That’s why I’ve requested my legacy go towards supporting staff at the hospital. I believe that, if one is in the fortunate position to be able to give something ‘extra’, leaving a gift to RUHX can benefit both those delivering and receiving care.”

Helen, Patient and Former Nurse

“ Gifts in Wills were hugely important to fundraising for the Dyson Cancer Centre, and they have made an enormous difference to the way we detect and treat cancer at the RUH. The facility gives great confidence to patients and also a brilliant working environment for the RUH staff, which is essential for morale and keeping our brilliant people aboard.”

Professor Mark Beresford

Consultant Oncologist

“I used to work at the RUH as a porter, and I saw on a day to day basis the impact of gifts in Wills had on patients and staff. That’s why I chose to leave a generous gift to the RUHX in memory of my dear mum.”

Graham, Volunteer and Former Staff Member

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Registered Address and charity number
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The charity’s registered address and charity number are:

RUHX, Royal United Hospitals, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Registered charity No. 1058323

Other names
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We officially changed our name to RUHX in 2022. Other ways in which we are commonly named in a Will are:

  • The Forever Friends Appeal – our working name until 2022
  • RUH Charitable Fund – our official registered name
  • Royal United Hospitals Bath – we are the official NHS Charity of the hospital
  • RUH Bath – we are the official NHS Charity of the hospital
  • Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD) – the RNHRD merged with RUH in 2015

If the name mentioned in the will you have is not listed above, but you think RUHX may be the intended beneficiary, please get in touch with us.