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We’re proud to support better health for East London.

Every year, donations allow us to give £30 million to support Barts Health NHS Trust and world-leading medical research projects. Please visit our website at http://www.bartscharity.org.uk and see how we support the Barts Health NHS Trust and Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London.

12/06/2026

"Play is freedom. Play is power for these children. It gives them choice and independence, which is very empowering." 🎨🧸

When children arrive in A&E, they often don't get a choice about what happens next. They may need blood tests, X-rays or other procedures that can feel frightening and overwhelming.

That's where Play Specialist Katie comes in.

Thanks to our funding, Katie works at Whipps Cross Hospital emergency department, where she uses play, distraction and preparation to help children feel calmer and more in control during what can be a stressful experience.

From supporting anxious children through procedures to helping teenagers experiencing mental health crises, Katie adapts her approach to every young person she meets. Sometimes it's games, toys or storytelling. Sometimes it's simply being there.

"The medical team will get your child better, but for me, I'll know my job is done if I can get at least one smile out of the child." - Katie

04/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we’re celebrating the wonderful people who give their time to support our hospitals. 💜

Meet Helin, one of our lovely volunteers at The Royal London Hospital. In this video, she shares what volunteering means to her and why she chose to get involved.

Thank you, Helin, and thank you to all our amazing volunteers. You make such a difference every day. ✨

Barts Health NHS Trust

03/06/2026

On we're bringing back the good Hackney vibes with these gorgeous photos 😍

We also want to say a huge thanks to everyone who took on a run, jog, half marathon or marathon so far and fundraised for us, you've made such a difference 💜 Want to be part of the squad? We've got Shoreditch Half coming up in September, check it out 👉 bartscharity.org.uk/events/shoreditch-half

29/05/2026

Hike for Health is back - and there’s a brand-new 21k route for anyone ready to take on an even bigger challenge 👣

After Ione (on the right in photos) was diagnosed with a serious heart condition and began her journey with St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the couple signed up for Hike for Health as a way to give something back.

Together with Janet, they joined hundreds of walkers, completed the 10k route and raised over £1,200 to support St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Whether you walk for someone you love, to say thank you, or to support life-changing healthcare across East London, we’d love you to join us 💜
Sign up on https://bit.ly/4dPOzFX

23/05/2026

"Because of my mobility issues... having meetings online is really helpful for me" - Marwar, aphasia patient

Around one in three stroke survivors experience aphasia - a communication disability that can affect speaking, understanding, reading and writing. Finding the right words can suddenly become the hardest part of everyday life.

With our support, speech therapists have been exploring new ways to help people reconnect with the world around them.
By trialing online speech therapy sessions, more stroke survivors are now able to access vital support from the comfort and safety of home. 💜

Hear what aphasia patients have to say 👇

20/05/2026

SOLD OUT!!!🏃‍♀️ Missed out on getting a spot at the Shoreditch Half marathon? Get a charity place 👇

Saucony Run Shoreditch is back and bigger than ever this year, with their brand new half marathon through the vibrant streets of Shoreditch.

By joining , you can be part of the action! By signing up with us, you can be part of London's freshest running experience while helping seriously ill patients and NHS staff across Barts Health hospitals. 💜

Whether you’re chasing a PB or taking on your first half marathon, every mile you run will help fund life-changing healthcare, pioneering research and better patient experiences.

Grab your Barts Charity place now https://bit.ly/49JNWfX

18/05/2026

We absolutely loved cheering on and supporting our incredible Hackney Half runners yesterday. The Hackney vibes are always unmatched ✨

A huge thank you to every single person who ran and fundraised for us, and a special thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us in the Charity Village 💜 We loved meeting so many of you, hearing your stories and being part of your day.

We’re loving all the photos and videos coming through! Please keep sending them our way if you’ve got more to share 📷

Same time next year? 👀

12/05/2026

We asked Nurse Tina from Beckton Ward in Newham Hospital what she had to say on International Nurses Day. And we absolutely love this message that she recorded for us. 💜

Tina has been getting lots of messages of appreciation through My Thank You, which was recently rolled out to include Newham, The Royal London and Mile End hospitals. My Thank You is a simple way to give patients, families and friends a way to share a personal message of thanks with the Barts Health NHS Trust staff, volunteers and teams who made a difference during their hospital experience.

One gorgeous message we received about Tina was: "I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you did for me. You truly made such a difference during my recovery. You made me laugh when I needed it the most, and you gently encouraged me to move after my laparoscopy, which really helped me feel stronger and better each day. I was hoping to thank you personally, but your shift had already ended. So I’m writing this to let you know how much I appreciate you. This isn’t just a message - it’s coming straight from my heart. Thank you for your kindness, care, and support. It meant more to me than words can say."

We're not crying... Promise... 😭😭😭

Share your experiences of some of our incredible nurses in the comments!

04/05/2026

Six months of at St Bartholomew's Hospital 💜

Since launching at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, we’ve been so moved by the kind words patients have shared with staff. A small gesture like a “thank you” can mean so much to those who work tirelessly every day to care for others.

Read some of the heartwarming messages patients have left for staff 👇👇

If you’ve received care at St Bartholomew’s, you can still share your thanks and brighten someone’s day ✨

www.bartscharity.org.uk/support-us/my-thank-you-message/

01/05/2026

“Being able to raise money for a charity which you can see the impact of every day at work is incredibly rewarding” - Joe 💜

Meet Joe, a Barts Health NHS Trust staff member of over 18 years and one of our brilliant fundraisers. Joe is the Group Director of Allied Health Professionals working across the trust whilst continuing his clinical practice as an orthopist.

Having seen first hand how Barts Charity supports staff wellbeing, psychology services and life changing equipment for patients, Joe decided to take on the Virtual London Marathon to support future initiatives across Barts Health.

Choosing the virtual event meant friends and family could join him along the way – running laps of his local park, smashing a 33 minute PB, and crossing the finish line with his children by his side 🏃‍♂️✨

"I have seen first hand the impact the charity has on staff and patients across the trust. During and after the pandemic the charity were amazing at supporting staff with well-being initiatives and the staff psychology service. The charity has also funded state-of-the art equipment and services which have had a huge impact on patient care. Having seen this first hand I wanted to raise money for the charity to support future initiatives across the trust."

Thank you, Joe!💜

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