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Pioneering new treatment for heart failure

A team based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital is leading the development of a pioneering stem cell treatment that could significantly improve outcomes for patients living with advanced heart failu…

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Dr Timothy McMillan with Detective Chief Superintendent, Brittany Clarke.
'I tried to stay calm and help where I could'

Dr Timothy McMillan has received a Certificate of Commendation for his actions following a shooting in east London in 2024.…

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Cl0p cyberattack update

We are working with NHS England, the National Cyber Security Centre, and the Metropolitan Police, and reported the breach to relevant regulators.…

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GIF reads: Strike action is taking place across our hospitals. During the period of industrial action, we ask you to consult your pharmacist, GP or NHS111 for non-urgent healthcare conditions, and call 999 if your health need is life threatening.    Patient safety is our number one priority, so we will be adjusting our services and the way we staff them to ensure our quality of care is not compromised. Includes translations in Bengali, Romanian, Russian, Turkish and Somali.
Upcoming strike action

Strike action is taking place across our hospitals.…

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New role for Royal London's deputy nursing director

Simmi Naidu, Deputy Director of Nursing and Director of Inclusion at The Royal London, will be leaving for Moorfields Eye Hospital.…

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Barts Health patient undergoes a mammogram
Researchers to tackle breast screening barriers

A new study involving patients from north east London is looking at how to make breast screening more comfortable, so more people feel able to attend their appointment.…

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