1,100 additional children protected from measles every year thanks to a North East London programme
A locally-led partnership programme makes it simpler for GP practices to call children for the right vaccinations at the right time.
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The invisible vulnerability – type 2 diabetes in young British South Asians
Researchers from Queen Mary have uncovered why some British South Asian people may develop early-onset type 2 diabetes earlier than people from European backgrounds. This, they reveal, could be down to a number of unique genetic factors.
Jayden’s Journey
Baby Jayden spent ten days in critical care leading up to Christmas. Mum Josephine shares their story and why she is choosing to support our Secret Santa appeal.
A multi-million pound boost for orthopaedic research
A centre which aims to improve care for people who suffer with bone, joint or muscle conditions has been supported by a Barts Charity grant.
Saving lives at the world-leading Barts Heart Centre
Our funding for the Barts Heart Centre is helping to save lives and improve patients' heart health by combining research and clinical care.
Funding helps hospitals become digital
With our £500,000 funding, ‘Workstations on Wheels’ (WOWs) have been rolled out – literally - at two of the Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals.
Covid leaflets
Our funding has been used for projects large and small to support hospital staff and their patients through the pandemic. Staff have used funds to create leaflets that explains Covid-19 in a way that young people will understand and help reduce their anxiety.
Nightingale Ale
In North East London, production has begun on a new drink at Watling Street Beer; the Nighting-Ale. All proceeds will go toward our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
Doctor ten hour stairclimb
After seeing the devastating toll Covid-19 had on our hospitals, fundraiser Alice decided to set herself an epic challenge.
Three Peaks from staircases
After Covid-19 cancelled any plans to climb the Three Peaks, colleagues at DEMICA decided to climb the equivalent distance at home.
Three year old fundraiser
Three-year-old Hugo walked 3 kilometers to raise money for his NHS heroes after asking his Mum how he could fight "the corona bug".
West Ham Utd continue generous support
As part of West Ham Utd’s ongoing support for Barts Charity, the Club have arranged a number of activities to boost the morale of Barts Health NHS staff this Christmas.
West Ham United pledge to support our hospitals
With the Barts Heath hospitals serving the Club’s local population in East London, West Ham United have committed to a range of new community initiatives to benefit NHS staff and patients.