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.
How harnessing the power of data can lead to more successful treatment
The Precision Medicine Platform will bring patient data from across Barts Health NHS Trust, into one accessible resource to improve research and allow doctors to identify treatments according to individual circumstances.
Enthuse founder Chester Mojay-Sinclare’s Swim Serpentine fundraiser to thank NHS
Following a paragliding accident, Chester Mojay-Sinclare is taking part in the Swim Serpentine fundraising event to give back to The Royal London Hospital staff who saved his life.
Fundraisers Janet and Ruby walk Hike for Health in memory of Karl
After her husband Karl sadly passed away last year, Janet decided to take on Hike for Health with her daughter Ruby to say thank you for his care.
Genetic study shows that common heart drug may not be effective for a high number of British South Asians
A new study highlights the importance of a more inclusive approach to drug testing, to ensure that it is effective across different ethnicities.
From heart failure to Team GB triumph
In 2017, a Barts Charity-funded app helped save Lizzi’s life when her heart failed. Five years on, Lizzi is a Team GB cyclist with a World Championships medal under her belt.
Thank you for saving my daughter’s life
Trevor’s world was turned upside down when his daughter Lizzi's organs failed five years ago. Now he’s fundraising for Barts Charity to give back to those who saved her life.
Clinical trials can save thousands of East London lives: Suresh’s story
Suresh received life-changing treatment for rheumatoid arthritis through a clinical trial at Whipps Cross Hospital. Here’s what your support of clinical trials can do for the East London community.
£43.6 million to support research and healthcare in East London in 2022-2023
Last year we awarded our highest ever amount of funding in a single year to support research and healthcare for the community of East London.
Patient Chris throws NHS 75th Birthday Fundraiser
Patient Chris was two hours from death after a bleed on his brain. Now he’s giving back to the Royal London Hospital staff who saved his life, through his fundraiser for the NHS’ 75th birthday.
Researchers identify the cause and cure for common type of high blood pressure
Research funded by Barts Charity, conducted at Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has identified a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure (known as hypertension) and proposes a cure which could help many people currently going undiagnosed.