A Heartfelt Walk: Ione and Janet’s Hike for Health Journey
Ione and her wife Janet raised over £1,200 for St Bartholomew’s Hospital by joining Hike for Health, finding hope and community ahead of Ione’s heart surgery.
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Help transform breast cancer care in East London
How we are creating a foundation for transformed breast cancer care in East London with the new Breast Cancer Centre..
Analysing DNA ‘tags’: new collaboration set to advance early disease detection
With our funding researchers at Queen Mary will investigate how marks on DNA in our blood - and the information they contain - can be used to detect a wider range of diseases than before, early and accurately.
Sensory equipment helps make a trip to the dentist less stressful for patients with special needs
Patients in the Special Care Dentistry department at The Royal London Hospital have felt more at ease using sensory items including weighted blankets and viewing images, all designed to help reduce anxiety.
A new staff recognition programme for Barts Health
With a grant of £850,000, we are continuing our commitment to supporting Barts Health NHS staff by funding a new staff recognition programme
5 festive fundraising ideas for 2023
5 festive fundraising ideas for December!
Cancer diagnostics boost for North East London
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at Mile End Hospital, which we have part funded, is in use in the new Early Diagnosis Centre (EDC). Since the MRI suite opened in autumn 2022, waiting times have reduced dramatically.
Dander with Daithi, a walking challenge to give back
Mum Treasa takes on a walking challenge and inspires friends to raise money for the people who saved her baby, Daithi.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Emma’s Story
Following breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, Emma and her community have been fundraising to support the new Breast Cancer Centre.
Alternative to MRI shows promising results for detecting breast cancer
A new imaging technique being introduced at St Bartholomew's Hospital is showing promising results for detecting breast cancer for women with dense breast tissue – associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Improving health and healthcare for Somali women in East London
Somali-speaking Community Engagement Officer at Barts Health helps improve Somali women's access to and experience of healthcare services - leading to plans to expand the service.
Hike for Health Proves A Great Success
Our first ever Hike for Health event took place earlier this month and proved great success with many supporters taking part.