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.
Comfort packs at Newham Hospital
This year, Claire Davis ran the Hackney Half Marathon to raise funds for ‘comfort packs’ which enable families to stay together during end-of-life care.
Code Red
Niall’s life was hanging in the balance after he was crushed by a 38-ton lorry. His survival was down to the world-leading research that we support at the Centre for Trauma Sciences
A new hope for patients with lung cancer
A patient at St Bartholomew’s Hospital was the first in the world to have their lung tumour treated using a unique procedure which avoids puncturing the skin.
Brooke’s skydive
Fundraiser Brooke shares the story of her baby Monty's premature birth and the skydiving challenge she's taking on to support Barts Charity.
Beth and Bart the dog
31-year-old Beth was treated at three hospitals across Barts Health NHS Trust following a pulmonary embolism which left her close to death. She’s now looking for ways to give back to the hospitals, and to raise awareness of the condition.
Tilly’s story
4-year-old Tilly was treated for a rare form of cancer at the Acorn ward at Whipps Cross. Tilly’s family have now raised a massive £12,000 to thank the staff who looked after her.
Fewer trauma patients bleeding to death
New research from The Centre for Trauma Sciences shows that innovations in trauma care led to an increase in the number of patients surviving their injuries. The Centre for Trauma Sciences was established in 2012 with £3m funding from Barts Charity.
Singing sessions to improve patients’ lung health
Regular singing sessions have been introduced at The Royal London Hospital to help patients with chronic lung disease, thanks to Dr Anna Moore's fundraising.
St Bartholomew’s staff benefit from e-bikes
To support staff wellbeing and promote healthier commutes, we’ve funded Brompton e-bikes for staff at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
World-renowned trauma research
Our funding for research into the effects of serious injuries is saving lives and rebuilding futures.