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.
Two years on: wellbeing hubs for Barts Health hospitals
Thanks to generous donors to our Covid-19 emergency appeal, we’ve created a wellbeing hub at each hospital for staff to relax, as part of a £4.5m wellbeing package.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Q&A
For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Michelle Lockley from the Barts Cancer Institute answers questions about ovarian cancer.
Adaptive therapy treatment ovarian cancer patients
Barts Charity has awarded nearly £500,000 to investigate adaptive therapy, a personalised approach to ovarian cancer treatment.
New Psychological Support Service has seen over 6500 NHS staff
As part of a £4.5m wellbeing package, we’ve provided a dedicated psychologist for each Barts Health NHS Trust hospital. This was made possible by generous donors to our Covid-19 emergency appeal.
Piloting a model of social prescribing for young people
We have awarded a £50,000 grant towards developing a model of social prescribing for children and young people.
Tottenham Hotspurs FC brings joy to young patients
Spurs delivered presents for every patient at Acorn Children’s Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital, and player Eric Dier chatted to patients and families
Former patient Peter supports our 2021 Christmas Gift Appeal
After a traumatic accident Peter spent Christmas in hospital. Now, each year Peter donates at Christmas in solidarity with staff and patients away from home.
2021: Our year in grants
As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on the funding we’ve given throughout the year. Thank you for your generous donations which have made this possible.
West Ham United support our hospitals this Christmas
The high flying Premier League club invited Barts Health staff to meet players at a training session and delivered gifts to our children's ward.
Updates on our Covid appeal funding
As the NHS prepares for another wave of Covid-19 we’re reflecting on the £4.5 million package of long-term staff wellbeing support we provided.