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.
The first patient has been enrolled in the Adaptive ChemoTherapy for Ovarian cancer trial
In 2021, Barts Charity awarded Dr Michelle Lockley of Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, nearly £500,000 to investigate a new personalised treatment approach for ovarian cancer.
Whipps Cross Hospital Women’s and Neonatal Unit receives major upgrade
In 2018, we gave £6.8 million to modernise and expand the unit, creating a physical environment to match the high standard of care on offer.
The damaging effects of ‘laughing gas’: nitrous oxide
As a result of a surge in laughing gas abuse experienced in East London, researchers from the Barts Charity-funded Preventive Neurology Unit (Centre for Preventive Neurology as of September 2023) based at the Royal London Hospital, have published new treatment guidelines for wider NHS use.
From a rare brain cancer diagnosis to running the Hackney Half Marathon
Grateful patient Paul has overcome the odds to run a half marathon in support of his care team at The Royal London Hospital.
The Royal London Dental Hospital gets a digital upgrade
The Royal London Dental Hospital now has the latest digital technology to provide the very best in oral care to its patient population in East London thanks to £2.3m in funding from Barts Charity.
A transformed diabetes and endocrine service for Whipps Cross Hospital
The Broomfield family’s generous legacy has supported renovations to the Gillian Hanson Diabetes Centre to ensure the best possible care for patients.
We’ve refreshed our look
2023 is a big year for Barts Charity - it's the 900th anniversary of St Bartholomew's Hospital, and we're focusing our work on enabling life-changing improvements to health for the people of East London. To help with this, we've updated our brand.
Ethnicity and deprivation associated with dementia risk
New research finds that people from ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically deprived areas face higher risks of developing dementia. Funded by Barts Charity, the research is focused on better representing a diverse UK population.
Detecting cancer in women with dense breast tissue
This Breast Cancer Awareness month we’re shining a light on Dr Tamara Suaris and her important breast cancer research work.
Barts Health neuro-oncology service recognised as a Centre of Excellence
In 2022, the Barts Health neuro-oncology service, who together with the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London received £1.5m funding, was recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.