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Alice Roberts’ new Channel 5 series explores St Bartholomew’s Hospital’s history
Alice Roberts: Our Hospital Through Time is a new docuseries airing on Channel 5. From cardiac care to robotic surgery, discover the people, progress and pivotal moments that have shaped St Bartholomew’s Hospital through over 900 years of history.
Supporting our NHS heroes through art therapy
Thanks to our funding, staff at NHS Barts Health hospitals are finding support for mental health and wellbeing through art therapy.
Healing, hope and Hike for Health: Loren’s journey
After suffering from a severe bone infection, Loren is taking part in this year's Hike for Health to say a massive thank you for the care she received.
A breath test that could detect blood cancers
Research funded by Barts Charity has found your breath could give clues about blood cancer. This could enable the development of a special breath test that could spot blood cancer quickly and easily.
Netflix to show heroic work of The Royal London Hospital
A brand-new Netflix documentary, airing on Wednesday 23 July, will showcase the heroic work of London’s four major trauma centres.
Introducing the new generation of healthcare researchers
We’re delighted to announce our new Clinical Research Training Fellows for 2024/25. This year, we are supporting seven healthcare professionals to undertake PhD training that will help to transform care for the people of East London.
Projects to improve health for South Asian communities
From Friday 18 July until Sunday 17 August, it’s South Asian Heritage Month. This celebrates the culture and heritage of people with roots in South Asian countries. Read about some of the projects we're funding that are improving health for South Asian communities in East London and across the globe.
Empowering East London’s young people through volunteering
In 2023, we provided Barts Health with £50,000 to launch their Youth Volunteer Programme. This six-week programme, tailored to the needs of young people, offers hands-on experience in hospital settings - building confidence, skills, and brighter futures.
Transforming Bone and Joint Health in East London
Five years since its launch, we celebrate the successes of the Bone and Joint group and its recent evolution into Centre status.
Pioneering throat cancer voice rehabilitation
An interview with a Freya Sparks - Speech and Language Therapist who's pioneering voice rehabilitation for throat cancer patients.
New rooftop garden for children at The Royal London Hospital
A specially designed rooftop space named "Dilly's Den," built in memory of and inspired by Dillan Ramsey-Aksehir, officially opened at The Royal London Hospital.