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Transforming breast cancer care in East London
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re making a landmark investment of £16.6m in a dedicated Breast Cancer Centre.
Researching ways to reduce burnout in NHS staff
At Barts Charity, we support the motivation, recognition and wellbeing of staff at Barts Health NHS Trust. We’ve invested in different ways to support staff. This has included research to better understand ways that burnout can be reduced for our NHS colleagues.
Shaping the future of East London’s health
We’re supporting Queen Mary University of London to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers, whose focus will be on improving the health of East Londoners.
Breaking stigmas in HIV Healthcare
This Black History Month, we spoke to Dr Vanessa Apea about the SHARE collaborative and how she is helping to amplify the voice of black women in HIV healthcare.
Supporting health equity for black communities in East London
This Black History Month, we're shining a light on some of the pioneering research and healthcare innovations that will build equity in health for black people living in East London.
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.