Statement: Incident at St. Michael's Hospital
Last updated: 23/05/2025
10.30am, Friday 23 May
Professor Stuart Walker, Hospital Managing Director, UHBW said:
“Following a fire on the roof of St Michael’s Hospital yesterday afternoon (Thursday 22 May), we can confirm the hospital is open and services are running.
“A very small number of planned appointments have been rescheduled. Those affected by this have been contacted directly. If you have an appointment, please attend it unless you hear from us.
“The hospital remains open to those who need access to our services, including the delivery suite.
“Thank you to our amazing colleagues, emergency services and local partners for their efforts yesterday to help keep our patients and their loved ones safe.”
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7pm, Thursday 22 May
Professor Stuart Walker, Hospital Managing Director, UHBW said:
“Following a fire incident at St Michael’s hospital this afternoon, we can confirm that the fire has safely been extinguished.
“Thank you to our amazing staff who worked closely with the fire service to partially evacuate the hospital.
“The hospital, including the delivery suite, has now reopened to women who need to access our services and people with appointments tomorrow should attend as planned.”
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5.45pm, Thursday 22 May
A University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said:
“We’re responding to an incident at St. Michael’s Hospital, we will provide a further update shortly.”
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