Research part-funded by Barts Charity shows that blocking certain enzymes could significantly halt acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a particularly aggressive type of blood cancer.
When Bernard’s wife Janet was diagnosed with blood cancer, his world was turned upside down. Janet sadly passed away in June 2023, and Bernard shares how creating a MuchLoved page in her memory was a great comfort to him, her friends and family.
More than 2,000 patients have benefitted from robotic surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust since our funding in 2017. Our new multi-million-pound investment will bring three new surgical robots to Barts Health hospitals and will increase access to this minimally invasive procedure for a greater range of conditions than ever before. For the first time, cardiac robotic surgery will be available in the south of England.
Our funding has been used for projects large and small to support hospital staff and their patients through the pandemic. Staff have used funds to create leaflets that explains Covid-19 in a way that young people will understand and help reduce their anxiety.
In North East London, production has begun on a new drink at Watling Street Beer; the Nighting-Ale. All proceeds will go toward our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
After seeing the devastating toll Covid-19 had on our hospitals, fundraiser Alice decided to set herself an epic challenge.
After Covid-19 cancelled any plans to climb the Three Peaks, colleagues at DEMICA decided to climb the equivalent distance at home.
Three-year-old Hugo walked 3 kilometers to raise money for his NHS heroes after asking his Mum how he could fight "the corona bug".
As part of West Ham Utd’s ongoing support for Barts Charity, the Club have arranged a number of activities to boost the morale of Barts Health NHS staff this Christmas.
With the Barts Heath hospitals serving the Club’s local population in East London, West Ham United have committed to a range of new community initiatives to benefit NHS staff and patients.
Tommy, former Deputy Young Mayor of Newham, took on two completely different challenges in support of our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal.
East Londoner Sabah has used this year’s Ramadan to raise over £500 for our Emergency Covid-19 Appeal. She tells us why she decided to use this time of fasting and reflection to support her local hospitals.
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, fundraiser Jessica decided to put her passion for poetry to good use.
