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.
£1.5 million to fight brain tumours
We've awarded a £1.5 million grant to brain tumour research, helping get closer to a cure by extending successful lab-based research into a clinical setting.
Tennis star serves up tournament winnings to thank staff who saved his life as a boy
Ryan Peniston donated his first professional tournament winnings to Barts Charity to give back to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
New equipment improves rehabilitation for Newham stroke patients
Stroke patients at Newham Hospital are receiving improved physiotherapy rehabilitation thanks to a new piece of Barts Charity-funded equipment.
Sickle cell equipment
Barts Charity funding has enabled staff at The Royal London Hospital to purchase two Apheresis machines.
Helping critically ill patients communicate
Thanks to some generous fundraising, eye-tracking technology is helping severely injured patients communicate with staff and loved ones, while new simulation devices help prepare staff for their life-saving work.
£6.8m Rainbow Centre at Newham Hospital
Dubbed "a palace for the 80,000 children of Newham", the new Rainbow Centre at Newham Hospital has opened its doors, thanks to £6.8m Barts Charity funding.
New breast cancer clinic for Whipps Cross
Patients will get faster diagnosis for suspected breast cancer with a new service at Whipps Cross Hospital.