A Bath mum and her seven-year-old son are preparing to run 5km in the dark to raise money for the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath after the care given to her three-year-old daughter. Emily Smith and her son will take part in the RUHX Glow Run in October, just two months after her daughter was...
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New £33,000 machine at RUH to speed up diagnosis for women with urinary incontinence
Women across Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset are set to receive faster diagnosis and treatment for urinary incontinence following the arrival of a new £33,000 Urodynamics machine. The equipment has been funded by hospital charity RUHX and its supporters, including the Bath Women’s Fund, and will be used by the urogynaecology team at the Royal United...
RUH staff member takes on 150-mile ‘Mario Trike’ challenge for children’s ward
An RUH Bath staff member and her friend are preparing to cycle 150 miles on decorated trikes while dressed as Mario and Luigi to raise money for the hospital’s paediatric ward. Sarah Stewart, who works in the RUH Enhanced Mental Health Care Team, will join her friend Vicki for the three-day journey from Brighton to...
Glow Run for RUHX
A flat course guided by lights with two distance options of a sunset 2km or after-dark 5km. In addition, there will be a group warm-up session, face painting, UV disco and more.
WingWalk for RUHX
Stand on the wing of a classic 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane in an unforgettable experience, reaching speeds of up to 140mph and raise funds to provide extra extraordinary care for patients and their families.
Bath mums to run Bath Half to thank RUH for lifesaving care
Two Bath mums are taking on the Bath Half Marathon this March to give back to the hospital teams who supported them through some of the most frightening moments of their lives. The iconic Bath Half Marathon, taking place on 15 March, will see thousands of runners pass through the city centre, including more than...
Bath Rugby spread festive cheer on RUH Bath children’s ward
Players from Bath Rugby brought some Christmas cheer to young patients last week during a special visit to the Children’s Ward at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Among those taking part were Cameron Redpath and Jaco Coetzee, who stepped away from preparations for the festive fixture list to spend time with children, families...
Local mum takes on Bath Half to thank RUH teams who cared for her premature baby
A Bath mum who faced every parent’s worst fear is preparing to run the Bath Half 2026 to thank the hospital teams who cared for her son when he was just days old. And she’ll be joined by another RUH patient who is taking on the challenge after life-saving cancer treatment. When Catherine’s son, Reuben,...
Over 170 families, students and staff take part in RUHX night-time Glow Run
Over 170 people lit up the night for Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH Bath) at the Glow run on Friday 24 October. The event took place at Odd Down Sports Ground, and despite the wet and windy weather, families, students and NHS staff braved the elements to give back to their local hospital. Kicked off...
A legacy of love: families supporting the RUH through gifts in wills
For many families, making a will isn’t just about finances – it’s about protecting the people they love most. But it can also be a way of supporting the places and services that matter most to them, such as the Royal United Hospitals Bath. RUHX, the hospital’s official NHS charity, depends on gifts in wills...
RUHX launches a new distance at the Walk of Life 2025
RUHX is launching a new distance at its annual Walk of Life fundraising event. In addition to the 26.2 mile (marathon) distance and 10 mile distance, the charity will also now offer a 16 mile distance at the event in May. The Walk of Life 2024 saw over 300 people take part and raised over...
Bath City FC bring footballing festive cheer to the RUH Children’s Ward
Managers and players from Bath City’s men’s and women’s teams decided to spread a little Christmas cheer to the children who are in hospital at the RUH in Bath over the festive period. Both teams had a whip round and presented a cheque to Lily, the play specialist at the RUH on Friday, which will...
RUHX calls for local community to join in shining upcoming Christmas Concert
RUHX is bringing the community together to enjoy an evening of holiday classics performed by local musicians, live readings, and festive treats at their Christmas Concert on 10 December at All Saints Church, Weston, Bath. The concert see a line-up of talented musicians supporting RUHX at this year’s concert, and visitors can expect to see...
Over 130 people take part in night-time fun run for Royal United Hospital charity
More than 130 people took part in RUHX’s first Glow Run event on Friday 25 October, in aid of Royal United Hospitals Bath. Sponsored by Freestyle Designs, the 3km fun run took place after dark at Odd Down Sports Ground. The evening started with a warm up from The Little Gym Bath, before participants set...
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas concert for the Royal United Hospital Bath
Join the RUHX – the official charity for the Royal United Hospital – on the 10 December, at All Saints Church, Weston, to welcome in the Christmas season with a magical evening of festive performances, readings, and refreshment. This is a wonderful opportunity that promises to bring the local community together to enjoy the holiday...
After dark family fun run launched by Royal United Hospital charity
Local families are invited to ‘glow up’ for Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) at the brand-new family friendly Glow Run event which takes place on 25 October. Organised by RUHX, official hospital charity of the RUH, the Glow Run is an accessible 3km at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath, suitable for all ages and abilities....
300 walkers take on the RUHX Walk of Life in support of their local hospital
300 fundraisers of all ages walked along the beautiful Kennet & Avon canal on Saturday, from Wiltshire to Bath, to raise funds for RUHX, official hospital charity of Royal United Hospitals Bath. The annual RUHX Walk of Life event took place on Saturday 11 May in lovely sunny weather, with people taking on either a...
Families, groups and companies invited to join The Walk of Life on Saturday 11 May
The annual Walk of Life sponsored walk, organised by RUHX, official charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath, is the chance for people across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire to step out and show their support for patients, families, and hospital staff. Starting in Bishops Cannings for the marathon 26.2 mile distance, and joined in Bradford-on-Avon...
Royal High School Bath raises almost £3,000 for RUH children’s ward
Staff and pupils from Royal High School Bath presented RUH X with a cheque for £2,855 at their Prep School site, located just five minutes away from the Royal United Hospital. The money will go towards Artsparks on the children’s ward – part of the RUH’s Art at the Heart campaign – which helps to provide art workshops...
RUH Will Month returns this September, raising money for Bath hospital
RUHX has launched RUH Will Month running throughout the month of September to encourage people in the community to make or update their will at a reduced cost. The official NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath is partnering with eight local solicitors who are providing their professional services free of charge by...
RUHX Walk of Life 2026
A walk for everyone, offering a 26.2 mile from Bishops Canning near Devizes to Bath, and 10 mile option along from Bradford on Avon to Bath, both along the Kennet & Avon canal. There will be a big communal lunchtime barbecue, regular goodness stops and chance to chat on the way, whether you’re walking solo...