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Article posted: 28th March 2025

RUHX wins Bath Life Legends award – this is for everyone!

Last night was the glamorous 20th anniversary Bath Life magazine awards at the Forum theatre in central Bath. Some of RUHX were there, as excited shortlisted nominees for two award categories -...

Article posted: 03rd October 2024

RUHX Christmas Concert

Get into the festive spirit for Royal United Hospitals Bath Join us on the 10th December, at All Saints Church, Weston, to welcome in the Christmas season with a magical evening of festive...

Article posted: 20th September 2024

Congratulations Rodney Cook Memorial Rally Team – Pride of Britain Regional Winners!

Pride of Britain is a fantastic way of celebrating the nation’s unsung heroes who make a real difference to the lives of others. This snapshot of ordinary people doing extraordinary things really...

Article posted: 17th September 2024

A lot can happen in 25 years

Healthcare has seen tremendous advancements over the past quarter-century—improved treatments, state-of-the-art equipment, and a more experienced and talented workforce. However, one thing that has...

Article posted: 03rd September 2024

A Royal opening – Dyson Cancer Centre officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen

On the 3rd of September 2024, everyone at the Royal United Hospitals Bath was delighted to welcome Her Majesty the Queen who visited to officially open the new Dyson Cancer Centre. Her Majesty took...

Article posted: 02nd September 2024

We are 25 – 25 years as the official charity of the RUH!

It’s our silver anniversary this month! In September 1999 RUHX began its lifelong dedication to charity fundraising as The Forever Friends Appeal. Big Ted, a cute and cuddly teddy bear, was our...

Article posted: 27th August 2024

Dyson Cancer Centre – 4 months open and almost 350 patients every day

Open for 4 months now our new Dyson Cancer Centre is now home to around 275 staff caring for almost 350 patients everyday. Describing how the team are settling in Professor Mark Beresford,...

Article posted: 19th August 2024

New Paediatric Diabetes Starter Kits available thanks to RUHX

"At the RUH we support around 240 children with Type 1 Diabetes and on average 30 new children are diagnosed each year. It's a complex life-long condition that needs management 24/7. These children...

Article posted: 03rd July 2024

Dr Olivia Scott Eye Unit patient bay dedicated to the memory of “selfless and inspiring” OIivia

Dr Olivia Scott worked in the Eye Unit here at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) between 2000 and 2013. In March of 2010, Olivia was diagnosed with cancer. Still feeling fit and healthy, it...

Article posted: 18th June 2024

The RUH celebrates 21,000 hours of volunteering!

Bob the Dog was just one attendee at a party at the Royal United Hospitals Bath on Monday 3 June, which was held to celebrate the invaluable contribution of volunteers to the hospital. The event...

Article posted: 22nd May 2024

New improved Wellbeing Garden now open at the RUH

A new improved Wellbeing Garden space is now open for patients and staff to enjoy and unwind in. It offers a sanctuary for relaxation and fresh air, to take timeout from the pressures of a busy...

Article posted: 14th May 2024

300 walkers take on the Walk of Life to support RUHX

300 fundraisers of all ages walked along the beautiful Kennet & Avon canal on Saturday, from Wiltshire to Bath, to raise funds for RUHX The annual RUHX Walk of Life event took place lat...

Article posted: 22nd April 2024

Dyson Cancer Centre now open to its first patients

The new Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH welcomes its first patients this week. The purpose built centre brings together many of the RUH’s cancer services under one roof to provide a cancer...

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