Latest news — articles for October 2020
Black History Month: 60 seconds with Michael Magbagbeola
Michael Magbagbeola, newly appointed Director of People at Newham Hospital, reflects on Black History Month, his experience working in the NHS to date and why we must consistently strive for inclusivity.
Barts Health staff accept Pride of Britain award on behalf of the NHS
NHS workers have been recognised with a Pride of Britain award from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who praised them for their “humility and compassion”.
Breaking records and saving lives: The story of Arthur Wint
Training to become a doctor is difficult. Training to become an Olympic athlete is difficult. Training to be a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot and fighting in a World War is difficult.
Barts Health leading on trial to test drug that could reduce Covid-19 risk in diabetics
A team from Barts Health are leading on a national trial to test a new drug, called AZD1656, that could reduce the risk of people with diabetes becoming seriously ill from Covid-19.
Londoners to get NHS urgent and emergency care in the right place at the right time with 111 First
The Royal London Hospital Accident and Emergency department (A&E) has been piloting an initiative which will change how people access parts of emergency care in London.