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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: 21st April 2023

RUHX supporters come together to light up the lake for Royal United Hospitals Bath

Friends and families saw the Easter weekend in with a splash, by taking part in a cold water dip after dark for RUHX on Thursday 6 April. RUHX is the official NHS charity for Royal United...

Article posted: 19th April 2023

Ray and Marie share why they are doing the Walk of Life

Husband and wife Ray and Marie Colomb, will be taking on the 10-mile walk at the Walk of Life to say an extra special thank you to the RUH. Ray and Marie live in Corsham and between them, they...

Article posted: 17th April 2023

Savills in Bath supporting the Walk of Life

We are thrilled to announce Savills are going to support RUHX again this year as main sponsor for our charity’s flagship fundraising event, the Walk Of Life on 20 May 2023. Bath-based estate...

Article posted: 13th March 2023

Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club to fundraise for RUHX in 2023

RUHX are proud to announce that we are the chosen charity for the Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club for 2023. The Club based in Somerset, will be fundraising over the next six months towards RUHX’s...

Article posted: 24th February 2023

RUH staff to do the Walk of Life

On Saturday 20 May, the Walk of Life will return. RUHX’s flagship charity walk in support of Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath has grown over time to become a beautiful celebration of life,...

Article posted: 13th February 2023

Night Glow: Take a dip in the dark

RUHX are launching their second cold water dip event, with a twist. Taking place on Thursday 6 April, the Night Glow is a dip after dark, under the rising full ‘pink’ moon. With lit up floats...

Article posted: 20th January 2023

The Walk of Life returns on 20 May 2023

On Saturday 20 May, RUHX will celebrate the return of the annual Walk of Life, asking hundreds of individuals to go the extra mile for patients at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath. Walkers...

Article posted: 21st December 2022

£200,000 raised for Dorothy House and RUHX

Dorothy House Hospice Care and RUHX are delighted to be the beneficiaries of an astonishing year of fundraising undertaken by local charity, The Helen Straker Charity. The Helen Straker Charity...

Article posted: 07th December 2022

RUHX supporters take the plunge

RUHX, the official NHS charity of Royal United Hospitals Bath, hosted its brand new event, the Polar Plunge on Sunday 4 December. A team of brave fundraisers took to the chilly waters of West...

Article posted: 07th November 2022

RUHX celebrates the launch of NHS Charities Together Community Partnerships programme

On 3 November, RUHX hosted an event to celebrate community organisations who will benefit from £400k of funds through NHS Charities Together (NHSCT) Covid-19 Appeal. The community grants...

Article posted: 24th October 2022

Hamish Mackie’s Swifts sculpture begins to take flight

British wildlife sculptor Hamish Mackie has shared a glimpse into his workshop, where he is busy on a sculpture commission for the new Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS...

Article posted: 20th October 2022

The RUH celebrates Play in Hospital Week

Patients and staff on the Children's Ward at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust celebrated national Play in Hospital Week with an exciting programme of activities. At the centre...