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.
News & stories
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.
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.
From research to running: Liz’s fundraising journey
Liz Sampson is a Professor at the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing. To say a big thank you to Barts Charity, she is running in this year's Hackney Half.
600 additional surgeries with new robots in East London and length of stays cut
One year after Barts Charity invested £7.6m in funding for Barts Health NHS Trust to expand its robotic surgery programme, East London hospitals are reaping the benefits.
Cleaner air for East London children
This World Asthma Day, we spoke with Abigail Whitehouse, a Paediatric Respiratory Consultant and researcher. She tells us about the vital work she is doing to understand air pollution and the effect is has on East London children.
Jake’s Story: from open-heart surgery to running marathons
After life-saving heart surgery at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Jake is running the London Marathon to raise funds for future patients.