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.
Digital technology set to transform care for critically ill patients
With our funding, a team at Barts Health NHS Trust will digitise records for patients in intensive care and operating theatres. This data will provide information in almost real time that will alert teams to any life-changing deterioration in health, and free up nurses’ time to invest in critical patient care.
Scientists uncover potential new treatment strategy for aggressive leukaemia
Research part-funded by Barts Charity shows that blocking certain enzymes could significantly halt acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a particularly aggressive type of blood cancer.
In memory of Jan, forever much loved.
When Bernard’s wife Janet was diagnosed with blood cancer, his world was turned upside down. Janet sadly passed away in June 2023, and Bernard shares how creating a MuchLoved page in her memory was a great comfort to him, her friends and family.
Robotic surgery to transform care for more patients in East London
Our new investment will bring three new surgical robots to Barts Health hospitals and will increase access to less invasive procedures.
Everyday Impact reaches an amazing milestone
Our Everyday Impact funding scheme focuses on ideas where a simple change can make a big difference to the care, experience and wellbeing of patients in hospitals across. We have now supported 58 projects and invested an incredible £1.5m.
Primary school age girls with obesity more likely to experience joint and muscle pain
Barts Charity funded research from Queen Mary University of London, suggests that girls between the ages of four and 11 who are considered overweight or obese were 1.7 times more likely to visit GP with a musculoskeletal symptom or diagnosis.
Prehabilitation programme helps cancer patients get fit before surgery
We have funded prehabilitation gym equipment in all Barts Health hospitals to help cancer patients get fit ahead of their surgery.
Clinical Research Facility receives £1 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation
The Clinical Research Facility will allow more early phase clinical trials to take place in East London, bringing potentially life-changing treatments to our local population and shaping the future of healthcare through truly world-class innovations.
Helping young people build a ‘big picture’ of their future care through play
We have funded a new board game, available in Barts Health hospitals, that aims to improve the experience of young people transitioning out of paediatric into adult care services.
Incredible £1 million boost for Clinical Research Facility in East London
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust's pledge will support the development of a new Clinical Research Facility at The Royal London Hospital. This could mean earlier access to life-changing treatments for people in East London.