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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Research behind Enhertu approval included international trial, with patients across UK sites, including East London. Prof Peter Schmid from Breast Cancer Centre led the trial as principal investigator at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Listen to @bbc5live.bsky.social: bbc.in/4yFaRD9
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Prof Peter Schmid, Director of the Breast Cancer Centre talks about the importance of bringing research & care together, helping cure more early-stage cancers & bringing world-class research closer to patients in East London. Hear from Peter: bit.ly/4xuPrYs @qmbci.bsky.social
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Professor Peter Schmid on breast cancer research | Here for it | Barts Charity
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The diagnosis nobody wants to hear. The treatment that changes everything. The research that rewrites the odds. Anne, Katisha and Anika share why transforming breast cancer care in East London matters. We’re #HereForIt. Are you? bartscharity.org.uk/here-for-it/
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Could vitamin B5 help treat severe anaemia in people with rare blood cancers? 🩸 That's the question @qmul.bsky.social researchers are exploring using funding from us. The answer could provide a new treatment... Read this & other impact stories in our new Impact Report: bit.ly/3V7JdjG
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our latest Impact Report is here! Together with our partners, we’ve supported: 🔬 441 scientific publications 🏥 29 pieces of new equipment & technology 💙 27 improved spaces 📈 £76.7m further funding leveraged Discover the stories behind the numbers: bit.ly/3V7JdjG
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Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London) @qmbci.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New BCI research involving 57,000+ British Bangladeshi and Pakistani people found that several cancers were diagnosed at younger ages and identified rare cancer-associated genetic changes absent from major genomic databases. 🧪 #Medsky #Oncosky @qmul.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social
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Study reveals gaps in cancer risk assessment and genetic tools for British Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities - Barts Cancer Institute
Scientists have carried out one of the largest and most comprehensive studies to date of the genetic and clinical factors associated with cancer in British Bangladeshi and Pakistani people. The findin...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We’re proud to support research that truly reflects the communities we serve in East London. By investing in such studies we can help build a fairer future for cancer care - both here, and around the world. Find out more 👇
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🎉 Meet our seven new Barts Charity Clinical Research Training Fellows. Their PhD research will explore better treatments and care for patients in East London, from cancer and critical illness to autoimmune disease and obesity bit.ly/4fGhOMl
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Introducing this year’s Clinical Research Fellows
We’re delighted to announce our new Clinical Research Training Fellows for 2025/26.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We were very excited to work with @amrc-uk.bsky.social on their EDI case studies. They featured our Targeted Transformational Funding approach, with a focus on our work alongside Barts Health NHS Trust & @qmul.bsky.social on the Clinical Research Facility. Read: www.amrc.org.uk/barts-charit...
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Barts Charity – Targeted Transformational Funding Scheme
Summary  Through its Targeted Transformational Funding scheme, Barts Charity is supporting infrastructure for research that benefits under-served groups in east London, home to one of the most et...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social review audit! ⭐ Passing it is an important endorsement of the robust & fair processes we use to make research funding decisions. Read more here: bit.ly/44AHtkB
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Audit reinforces AMRC membership as a kitemark of quality
Published: 14 July 2026
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Happy 76th birthday to the NHS 🎉 Today we're celebrating the wonderful staff across Barts Health NHS Trust and the kindness, care and dedication they show to patients and families every day. 💜
Two people in blue medical uniforms stand smiling in a hospital corridor. One holds a health-themed pamphlet featuring a picture and QR code. The setting includes medical signs and equipment.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Happy Pride Month!🌈 We're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of @shareeastlondon.bsky.social who are doing amazing work alongside communities to tackle health inequalities affecting LGBTQIA+ people & other underserved groups across East London & beyond @profchloeorkin.bsky.social
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Research from @lstmnews.bsky.social shows 1 person each week is dying of TB, undiagnosed, in England. In East London we have some of the highest rates of newly diagnosed cases. This is why support the Centre for TB. Read about their achievements here: bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/cel...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
New research from @qmulfmd.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social supported by us & @cancerresearchuk.org shows that 4 in 10 UK GPs are using AI scribes, despite concerns about safety and regulation. Read more here: www.bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/4-…
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4 in 10 GPs use AI scribes despite concerns
The research, published in npj Digital Medicine, surveyed 598 practising GPs across the UK and found that 40% were currently using AI scribes, while a further 23% had used them previously.
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VickySanzMoreno @vickysanzmoreno.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Very happy to share our latest work spearheaded by Jaume Barcelo.Thanks to collaborators @icr.ac.uk @breastcancernow.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social CRUK Pan-cancer analysis reveals Rho kinase addiction as a vulnerability of de-differentiated cancer cells: iScience www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
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Pan-cancer analysis reveals Rho kinase addiction as a vulnerability of de-differentiated cancer cells
Therapeutics; cancer; transcriptomics
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're pleased to hear the digital vein-to-vein programme has been shortlisted for a HSJ Patient Safety Award this year! The programme has introduced barcode scanning & electronic bedside checks, making sure the right blood reaches the right patient, every time.
A hand holds a blood bag labeled "NHS" containing red blood cells and plasma.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
In East London, 111 people per 100,000 live with multiple sclerosis (MS), often for years before getting a diagnosis. Thanks to our funding, Prof Ruth Dobson is uncovering causes and tackling inequalities in care for diverse communities. 💜 #WorldMsDay Read about her work: bit.ly/42cvZlQ
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We went on to cheer @acha020.bsky.social at @pintofscience.uk last week! Staff at ACHA are dedicated to improving care & support for older people in North East London through research, education & training. We're proud to support them!
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Apply by Thursday 2 July 2026 for our Advancing Healthcare Large Grants scheme. Barts Health NHS staff can apply for £75k-£500k to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working to improve local healthcare delivery. Find out more and apply on bit.ly/3ODw5xx
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Advancing Healthcare Large Grants
Our Advancing Healthcare Grants provide funding for NHS staff to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working within Barts Health NHS Trust .
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #ViewDay 💜 Celebrating St Bartholomew’s Hospital’s history and the future Breast Cancer Centre bringing world-class care to East London.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Happy International Nurses Day! Tina from Newham Hospital has a message for people on this special day. She has received lots of messages of appreciation through My Thank You, an easy way to share the love for NHS staff. Share your message: bit.ly/4hovATN 💌
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🔔 Deadline reminder! 🔔 Applications for our next round of Research Project Grants close on Thursday 28 May 2026. Lead applicants must be based at Barts Health, QMUL Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, or City, University of London. Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4lLCgg4
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Research Project Grants
Research Project Grants support innovative, health-related research with internationally significant outputs.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
What a pleasure to go to Parliament yesterday! We heard about amazing work of @qmulresilience.bsky.social over past five years to build knowledge around young people & how they use social & community networks to build resilience. Thanks to @dennisougrin.bsky.social & team for an amazing event.
An image of Professor Dennis Ougrin and Professor Jennifer Lau from the Youth Resilience Unit, with Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, the Director of the William Harvey Research Institute, along with Fiona Miller Smith the Chief Exec of Barts Charity, and Sir Stephen Timms MP
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
After 18 years working at Barts Health, fundraiser Joe took on the Virtual #LondonMarathon for Barts Charity - inspired by seeing first hand the impact on staff wellbeing & patient care. He smashed a PB crossing the line with his children by his side. Thank you, Joe 💜 #TeamBartsCharity
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We’re still buzzing from Sunday and can’t get over these incredible moments from the London Marathon 💜📸 It meant so much to be there cheering you on, and we’re endlessly grateful to every single one of our fundraisers. We’re already counting down to next year 🙌
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Report from @healthfoundation.bsky.social: people in UK spending fewer years in good health. Many become unwell before retirement. This is why we fund @acha020.bsky.social to develop research to help people live healthier, more independent lives for longer. More on bit.ly/4tKcZYw
The image shows a section of The Guardian website, featuring an article in the Health section. The main headline reads: "People in UK spend fewer years in good health than a decade ago, study finds." The background includes a close-up of a table with a glass of white wine, an ashtray with a cigarette, and a blurred dish with food.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We've supported a new Clinical Trials Pharmacy at Newham Hospital that will help more local people take part in pioneering research & access innovative treatments, close to home! This is a big step toward fairer access to healthcare & better outcomes for East London. Read more on bit.ly/4vIRJ6B
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Today @profchloeorkin.bsky.social shared progress from the @shareeastlondon.bsky.social, funded by Barts Charity. Chloe spoke about tackling health inequalities through inclusive, community‑co‑produced research and long‑acting HIV treatment and prevention. Thank you for an insightful session!
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Applications are open for our next round of Research Project Grants, supporting innovative, health-related research that could improve the lives of people in East London. 📆 The deadline to apply is Thursday 28 May 2026. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3UirMsP
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Research Project Grants
Research Project Grants support innovative, health-related research with internationally significant outputs.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Congratulations to all our amazing runners taking part in @London Landmarks Half Marathon and Brighton Marathon this weekend! We're so grateful for your fundraising & it was such fun cheering you on 👏 💜 🏃 Next up, London Marathon! Feeling inspired? Join our team for #HackneyHalf Sun 17 May!
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Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Remember to watch the final episode of Our Hospital Through Time tonight at 8pm on Channel 5. There's more of us showing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social our collection items and history of St Bartholomew's Hospital! #History #Archives @bartscharity.bsky.social @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating innovative treatments improving women’s health at Barts Health. Dr Mez Aref-Adib shares how Sonata® and robotic surgery offer better recovery and experiences at Whipps Cross. 💜
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Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Catch Ep2 of Our Hospital Through Time tonight at 8pm on Channel 5. Tune in to see us showing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social our collection items and discussing more of the history of St Bartholomew's Hospital! #History #Archives @bartscharity.bsky.social @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🔔Upcoming grant reminders! Our Advancing Healthcare Small Grants closes 19 March 2026 which supports new ideas and innovations across Barts Health: bit.ly/4oDDBYZ 💉 Our Everyday Impact Scheme closes 12 March 2026 for simple ideas that improve daily hospital life: bit.ly/4qVtJtm 🏥
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Advancing Healthcare Small Grants
Our Small Advancing Healthcare Grants provide funding from £5k-75k for NHS staff to pilot new ideas, technologies and ways of working within Barts Health.
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
@qmul.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social Doctoral Training Programme - five fully funded 4 year PhD Studentships in Biomedical Research. Closing date for applications: Monday March 16th 2026 Please share - more info here: www.findaphd.com/phds/program...
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FindAPhD : Queen Mary University of London: Barts Charity Doctoral Training Programme at Queen Mary University of London
Apply for a PhD: Queen Mary University of London: Barts Charity Doctoral Training Programme at Queen Mary University of London
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"From such a low to such a high after surgery - I feel so privileged it was available to me.” After months of pain, Amna was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Thanks to our funding CRS‑HIPEC surgery , has given her a lifeline. 💜 Learn more: bit.ly/4qQEXiW
A person in a doctor's coat gently places a hand on a patient's shoulder. Text overlay reads, "A new lifeline in cancer treatment."
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Over 900 years ago, St Bartholomew’s Hospital was founded - today it’s the oldest hospital in England. We’re proud to continue its long tradition of charitable support. 📺Watch Barts: Alice Roberts: Our Hospital Through Time tonight 6pm on Channel 5 Photos credit: @bharchives.bsky.social
A historic black and white photograph depicts an aerial view of St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. The main hospital building is prominent in the foreground, surrounded by dense urban architecture. The scene conveys an early 20th-century cityscape with numerous buildings and a distant, hazy skyline.A large, ornate hall with numerous people seated at long tables, writing and working. The room features high ceilings, tall windows, and decorative walls. A large portrait hangs prominently on the back wall. The atmosphere is focused and studious.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
And the Barts Charity #BHHeroes2026 awards goes to…. Dr Anup Kage who is transforming neonatal care and the Haematology Ward at St Bartholomew’s Hospital for their amazing fundraising efforts with Hike for Health 💜
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Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We have been working on something fun with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Our Hospital Through Time explores 900 years of history, showing how Barts evolved from medieval origins into a modern centre of medical excellence 📜🥼 Ep 1 airs 8pm on 18 February on Channel 5! Tune in to see our collections!
Two women sit at a white desk looking at a book which is resting on a book cushion. The woman on the left has pink hair and wears glasses, she is running her finger along text in the book. The woman on the right wears a checkered top and gazes at the book whilst the other woman is reading.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This #WorldCancerDay we’re highlighting a major step forward for breast cancer care. In a few months, the new Breast Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital will transform care in East London 🌸 Bringing life-changing breast cancer care under one roof. Read more bit.ly/3OkQ5Xw
Healthcare professionals in a hospital operating room, performing surgery. They are wearing protective clothing, including masks and surgical caps.
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Pradeepa Madapura @pradeepmadapura.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Work funded by @bartscharity.bsky.social & @ukri.org Excellent collaborations and lab members for their contributions, @qmulepigenetics.bsky.social & colleagues for feedback.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Applications are now open for the next round of our Advancing Healthcare Large Grants scheme. The deadline for applications is Thursday 12 Feb 2026. Find out more and apply on: bit.ly/49yvJRx
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
A lovely BBC piece about a study we funded! @megantj.bsky.social from @qmul-wiph.bsky.social at @qmul.bsky.social found that art therapy could reduce burnout risk for @england.nhs.uk staff. Read all about it here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Art therapy could half burnout risk, study of London medics shows
London medics say taking time out to do art sessions is
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
✨ Applications are now open for our next round of Research Seed Grants! ✨ Our Research Seed Grants offer up to £75k to support innovative, health-related research that could improve the lives of people in East London. The deadline to apply is Thursday 22 January 2026. Apply on: bit.ly/4pHxxyt
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Research Seeds Grants
Our Research Seed Grants provide funding for health-related research that could improve the lives of people in East London. Find out more.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Are you a Barts Health staff member with a big idea? 💡 Our Everyday Impact funding scheme focuses on smaller ideas that could have a big impact in hospitals across NHS Barts Health Trust. Funding ranges from £2,000 up to £50k. Apply on: bit.ly/47rwASK
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Everyday Impact
Our Everyday Impact funding scheme focuses on ideas where a relatively straightforward and easy-to-implement change could have a big impact on the care, experience and wellbeing of patients in hospita...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A new study that we funded has found that robotic technology can help diagnose lung cancer sooner. Together with your support we are transforming healthcare in East London. Read more here: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/robotic…
A model designed to simulate human tissue, positioned in a clinical training environment.A person in surgical attire stands in a high-tech medical simulation room observing a robotic arm and multiple monitors displaying medical images.
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Well done to @profchloeorkin.bsky.social & @shareeastlondon.bsky.social. They won the Impact-led Initiative Award at @knowledgeexchange.bsky.social Awards for their inclusive response to the Mpox outbreak. @qmul.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🚨 We’re hiring! Could you be our Head of Fundraising Operations?🚨 If you're someone who wants to make a real difference in healthcare, apply to join us as our Head of Fundraising Operations. More details here: www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/head-of...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Major new study led by researchers at @qmul.bsky.social has found burnout in NHS staff can be significantly reduced. In particular, researchers found: 🧘🏾Mindfulness & yoga were effective for nurses & midwives 🗂️Professional coaching worked for medical doctors www.bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/res...
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Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
We’re supporting @qmul.bsky.social to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers whose focus will be to improve the health of East Londoners. The Doctoral Training Programme will fund 5 PhD students at @qmulfmd.bsky.social every year for the next 5 academic years. Read more bit.ly/4nMm0wj
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