St Bartholomew’s Hospital proudly flies LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month
The rainbow flag flies from St Bartholomew’s Hospital for Pride Month to show the hospital’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ patients and staff.
Square Mile Stories
“St Bartholomew’s never made me feel different or other because I’m a transgender woman”
The team of uro-oncology clinical nurse specialists at St Bartholomew’s Hospital see many LGBTQ+ patients, including those who identify as transgender and non-binary.
Promising signs in early trial for personalised cancer vaccines
Results were presented yesterday (Monday 22 June) from a phase one study which could potentially halt the growth of cancer cells using vaccines based on unique information taken from their own tumour.
“We should provide the best possible experience for LGBTQ+ patients and staff”
For Pride Month, St Bartholomew’s LGBTQ+ and allies’ network co-lead Darren Barnes reflects on what the network has achieved over the last year and provides some personal thoughts on being LGBTQ+ in the NHS.
Coronavirus: Crucial ops continue for breast cancer patients
By pooling staff and patients from three hospitals and introducing strict infection control protocols, the team at Barts Health has safely maintained its programme of curative cancer surgery during the Covid-19 pandemic.