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14th July 2025
RUHX launches new £4 million PET-CT Scanner campaign
This July, RUHX, the official NHS charity of the RUH Bath, are excited to be launching a new major fundraising campaign to expand innovative new PET-CT scanning technology at the hospital.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Super Rehab research programme tackles heart disease
The Cardiovascular research team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is looking at how an innovative lifestyle intervention, called Super Rehab, could become an effective new...
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Metal Detecting Rally raises over £80,000 for Cancer Services at RUH Bath
Over a thousand metal detectors from as far away as USA, as well as Europe and the UK gathered in a field near Marlborough, Wiltshire for the annual Rodney Cook Memorial (RCM) Rally - a three-day...
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RUH Will Month returns this September
RUHX, the official NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals Bath is offering all RUH members the chance to make or update your Will for a reduced fee so that the charity can continue to provide...
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Introducing a new friend
Kitty Dimbleby, a writer and journalist based in Bath, has been a cheerleader for RUH for years. Now, she’s RUHX’s latest ambassador, and keen to support our charity for even more years to...
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Drummer reunites with band after 25 years to say thanks for cancer care
A Wiltshire drummer was reunited with his band for their first gig in 25 years, following treatment for prostate cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
Jim Hamersley, 67,...
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Nurse takes on 3,000 mile cycle challenge in support of the RUH
Hannah Gaisford, a 34 year old nurse from Bath is taking on an extreme challenge by cycling 3,000 miles to Bulgaria in support of the Royal United Hospitals Bath, and will involve cycling an average...
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RUHX celebrates over £100k funding for End of Life Patients
RUHX is thrilled to have secured over £100k in funding from The Liz and Jack Daniel Foundation for the Compassionate Companions Service at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath, which supports...
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Walkers go the extra mile for Royal United Hospitals Bath
On Saturday 21 May, 240 walkers showed their support for their local hospital by taking part in the Walk of Life. The annual sponsored walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal is organised by RUHX, the...
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The Forever Friends Appeal rebrands as RUHX
From 16 May 2022, the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath will be known as RUHX.
Rhyannon Boyd, Head of RUHX said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that The Forever Friends...
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