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.
720 burpees
Tommy, former Deputy Young Mayor of Newham, took on two completely different challenges in support of our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
Fasting and fundraising for Ramadan
East Londoner Sabah has used this year’s Ramadan to raise over £500 for our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal. She tells us why she decided to use this time of fasting and reflection to support her local hospitals.
Estate Agent’s poetry challenge for healthcare heroes
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, fundraiser Jessica decided to put her passion for poetry to good use.
Barts and the London Boat Club 5000km challenge
Barts and the London Boat Club set themselves a fundraising challenge to keep up their training during the pandemic.
Dr Opera
After a video of Alex singing opera in hospital went viral, he teamed up with Barts Choir to release a single in support of our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
New tech to connect premature babies and their parents
New technology is helping parents connect with their babies on the neonatal ward at The Royal London Hospital.
Covid freezers
We've awarded to funding to purchase two new freezers to support Covid-19 studies.
Back garden run
With mass participation events cancelled because of Covid-19, these six friends didn't let the lockdown put a stop to their plans. They decided to run 5kms in their back garden instead.
Salesforce fundraising
Salesforce colleagues took on the 555 running challenge to keep motivated during lockdown. They raised over £3,000 for our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
Tate and Lyle
Tate & Lyle Sugars have kindly gifted £25,000 to our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal to support the NHS staff who are working close to their refineries.