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.
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More inclusive healthcare for local LGBTQ+ people
Here at Barts Charity we’re committed to improving healthcare and transforming health outcomes for all in our East London community. Here are a few ways we’re doing that for LGBTQ+ people.
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.
Martha’s Story: wearing the badge in memory of a friend
East London resident Martha explains why she supports Barts Charity
How air pollution impacts children’s brain development and mental health
We’ve awarded London researchers a £300,000 grant to study the impact of air pollution on children’s brain function and mental health.
Sarah Hammond 25 years
On Sunday 3 April 2022, the annual Sarah Hammond Memorial fun run celebrated her life and raised over £3,000.
People most at risk of catching Covid-19 revealed in study
Research has shown the groups of people who are at a higher risk of developing Covid-19, including those who are overweight or from Asian communities.
How donations are keeping loved ones connected through the pandemic
One of the most difficult parts of a hospital stay during the pandemic has been the restrictions on visitors. Thanks to your donations, we’ve invested in tech for the hospitals so that patients and their loved ones can still stay in touch.
A message of thanks from the Mayor of London
During the pandemic, we spent £7m supporting the NHS with staff wellbeing, Covid research, and keeping patients connected to loved ones.
Covid-19 vaccine antibody booster
People who have had Covid-19 have a much bigger antibody response to a single dose of vaccine than those who haven’t had the virus, according to research we’ve funded.
Coaching NHS teams through difficult times
Donations are helping to support Barts Heath NHS Trust staff during Covid-19 by reducing the impact of stress and improving emotional resilience.
Callum’s support system
Following cancer treatment at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Callum reflects on the importance of his cancer support system and impact of best friend Luke’s fundraising on his behalf.
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.