Blog | Above and Beyond

I’m Anna. I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

I’m Anna. I am a nurse working in occupational health at UHBW, and in August 2016 I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Read more

Getting to know... Dr Adam Chambers

Dr Adam Chambers is an Academic Clinical Lecturer in Colorectal Surgery. Read more

"To the staff at St Michael’s Hospital, to whom I’m so incredibly grateful"

Sophie is fundraising in memory of her daughter Violet. Read more

"We smile and hope it shows in our eyes."

Louise talks about working in the radiotherapy department during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Trustee returns to work at hospitals during pandemic

Jane Palmer volunteered to return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

"The wellbeing scheme is an opportunity to really make a difference."

Above & Beyond has funded a new wellbeing scheme at UHBW. Read more

"My fundraising is an opportunity to say thanks to BHI staff."

Paul is taking his fundraising auction online to raise money for Bristol Heart Institute. Read more

Bristol to Paris Cycle Challenge: Ride Ideas

Get ideas for your cycling training rides. Read more

Fundraising Hub Volunteer Rosie tells us about her experiences

Known as the 'Hub Queen' Rosie has been volunteering for five years. Read more

"I am happy to work there for another three years if they’ll have me!"

Gurmit has been volunteering for Above & Beyond for three years. Read more

“I am always stunned by the incredible loyalty and dedication of the volunteers”

Above & Beyond Volunteer Co-ordinator Lindsey talks all things volunteering for the hospital's charity. Read more

New t-shirts raising money for Bristol's hospitals

Buy a t-shirt in the exclusive design and raise money for Bristol's hospitals. Read more

Latest

Gifts to hospitals total £77,000

The gifts were donated to staff and patients throughout the pandemic.

Pumpkin Carving: Thank You NHS

A Halloween activity for all the family. Get messy with our pumpkin carving for the NHS!

Piano painted by Annie Sloan sold to raise funds

The money raised will support the UHBW Arts Programme.

I’m Anna. I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

I’m Anna. I am a nurse working in occupational health at UHBW, and in August 2016 I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Hospital shuttle bus en route for three more years

Free shuttle bus goes Above & Beyond for patients.

Supporting your hospitals

Above & Beyond is the official charity for all hospitals within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

Volunteer

Support our work and help patients by volunteering with us.

Write Your Will Fortnight

Local solicitors are kindly donating their time to make or update your Will in exchange for a donation to your hospitals.

Mission, vision and values

Our mission is to make a real difference to patients, their families and the staff who treat them in Bristol city centre hospitals.

Where your money goes

Your donations benefit patients, their families and the staff who care for them in Bristol city centre hospitals.

Paul Kearney

Chief Executive Officer

Our history

Above & Beyond began in 1974 and since then has supported millions of patients, their families and staff at hospitals within UH Bristol NHS.

Lisa Gardner

Director of Finance and Operations

Apply for a grant

Above & Beyond fund grants for our hospitals that make a real difference to patient care. This page contains information for NHS staff about how to apply for a grant.