Supporting our hospitals through Covid-19
The NHS faced its biggest ever challenge in the face of Covid-19. But with the help of our supporters, we've been here and continue to be here for our NHS heroes.
News & stories
Investigating impact of Covid-19 on newly qualified nurses
A new charity-funded study is investigating the lasting psychological effects of Covid-19 on nurses early in their career.
Healthcare Horizons supporting the next generation of NHS heroes
In collaboration with Barts Health NHS Trust and JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Healthcare Horizons has launched.
Investigating Covid-19 in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
A new study we’re funding seeks to understand why people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are so badly impacted by Covid-19 and how we can address lower uptake of the vaccine among these groups.
Record-breaking Christmas
The second wave of Covid-19 has hit our hospitals hard, but our generous supporters helped us boost the spirits of staff and patients over Christmas.
Harnessing the power of NHS patient data
Our £6.7m in funding will allow Barts Life Sciences to use anonymous patient data to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Air pollution Covid study
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London launch a study to better understand the link between air pollution and increased risk of developing Covid-19.
New study can vitamin d protect against Covid-19
Using our funding, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have launched a new clinical trial to investigate whether taking vitamin D could protect people from Covid-19.
Heart attack research
For people with cardiovascular disease, heart attacks are more common in the morning. Our funding has helped researchers at Queen Mary University of London to understand why.
New technology helps researchers delve deeper into our cells
Researchers are using the latest 3D technology to look deeper inside cells to see how they are affected by disease and treatment.