Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Royal United Hospital, Emergency Department, entrance
  [[File:Script error: No such module "InfoboxImage".|frameless|alt=]]


Former name
TypeNHS foundation trust
Established1992
Disbanded
HeadquartersBath, Somerset
Region servedBath, Somerset
NHS region
Area size
Population
Establishments



The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS foundation trust that provides healthcare services in Bath, Somerset and the surrounding areas. The trust operates the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath, which is the main hospital within the trust.

History[edit | edit source]

The trust was established in 1992 and became an NHS foundation trust in 2014. The Royal United Hospital itself has a long history, having been founded in 1826. Over the years, the hospital has expanded and modernized to meet the growing healthcare needs of the local population.

Services[edit | edit source]

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of services, including:

The trust also provides specialized services such as neonatal intensive care and stroke rehabilitation.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The main facility operated by the trust is the Royal United Hospital, which includes:

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

The trust is involved in various medical research projects and collaborates with academic institutions such as the University of Bath and the University of Bristol. It also provides training and education for medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Governance[edit | edit source]

The trust is governed by a board of directors, which includes a chairperson, non-executive directors, and executive directors. The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the trust and ensuring that it meets its objectives.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

See Also[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD