Square Mile Stories — articles for June 2020
Channel 4 News explores how Barts Health is keeping surgery patients safe during the coronavirus pandemic
Channel 4 News took an exclusive look at the steps Barts Health NHS Trust has taken to maintain emergency surgery and restart planned operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Diversity, inclusion and the right to simply be yourself is as important as ever
In this blog St Bartholomew's chief executive Charles Knight reflects on the importance of diversity and inclusion and how, particularly during the pandemic, it is vital to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
“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.