Barts Health NHS Trust

22/05/2026

🤍A patient’s final wish: to be there for her daughter’s wedding.

With the help of teams at Whipps Cross Hospital, that wish came true. A pre‑wedding blessing was arranged at the Margaret Centre so PAM could share this special moment with her daughter, Elle, and Elle's husband, Modestas, surrounded by love and sunshine.

Just three days later, PAM sadly passed away.

“I will forever be grateful for what we did have—and that we got this moment” — Elle

Thank you to our incredible staff who went above and beyond to make this possible, and to Elle for sharing her heartfelt story💙

Full story in the comments.

Photo credits: Kaye Ford

20/05/2026

"It took us all by shock and came completely out of the blue"

When personal trainer David felt a strange sensation on his way to work, he had no idea he was experiencing a stroke. Thanks to his partner’s quick thinking and the specialist team at The Royal London Hospital, he received a lifesaving mechanical thrombectomy to remove a clot from his brain.

David’s journey has now been featured on BBC’s The One Show, highlighting our emergency stroke pathway and the incredible work of our teams 💙

Find out how to watch in the comments.

20/05/2026

New treatments and medicines in the NHS exist because someone said yes to research.

For International Clinical Trials Day, we revisit three patient stories from Barts Health and explore the impact trial participation went on to have on these individuals and treatment options in the NHS.

This includes Antoinette, pictured, who enrolled her son Raffy in HARMONIE, a trial testing the immunisation nirsevimab to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The trial showed nirsevimab reduced hospital admissions for RSV by 83%. Last year, the NHS began rolling it out across the UK to protect around 9,000 of the most vulnerable babies every year.

In 2024/25, more than 31,700 people took part in research at Barts Health across 450 studies. Every one of them is part of how today's research becomes tomorrow's standard of care.

Read more through the link in the comments.

19/05/2026

“It’s a privilege to advocate for patients and support compassionate, holistic care.”

That’s how one of our 40 plus End-of-Life Care champions describes their role, helping transform care when it matters most💙

From comfort boxes for families to better mouth care, training and support on every ward, their work brings dignity to patients and their loved ones at the most difficult time.

The difference is felt every day and is now recognised nationally as a case study in the NACEL State of the Nation Report 2025, one of just five organisations selected from 178 trusts.

A huge thank you to our EOLC champions for their compassion, leadership and commitment 👏

Full story in the comments.

15/05/2026

Tube strikes are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week 🚋

If you have an appointment with us, please plan ahead and do all you can to attend.

If you're unable to get to your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible 👉 https://orlo.uk/ARvNV

15/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome Calvin Bailey, MP for Leyton and Wanstead, to Whipps Cross Hospital’s Emergency Department yesterday for the official reopening of our newly improved facilities, including:

✅ A redesigned layout to reduce congestion
✅ A new paediatric clinical decision unit to support faster and safer care for children
✅ Updated assessment and treatment approaches ensuring patients receive the right care sooner
✅ Adding clinical space to expand capacity during busy times

A huge thank‑you to our exceptional staff, whose dedication and resilience continue to keep the department running under immense pressure 👏

12/05/2026

The emergency department at Whipps Cross Hospital is responding to an earlier fire. The fire has now been extinguished and no injuries have been reported.

We are asking patients to visit an alternative hospital if possible. For more information about services in the local area, including urgent care and local pharmacies, please visit the North East London ICB website 👉

Need urgent help? Find out how to access urgent GP appointments, emergency dental care, NHS 111, late night pharmacies and A&E.

12/05/2026

80 years old and just retired after more than 50 years in nursing🥹

This International Nurses Day, we’re proud to celebrate Sister Jean, who has dedicated her life to caring for patients, supporting colleagues and mentoring future nurses at Newham Hospital.

“The most important thing is that I’m always ready to look after anybody, even when I’m back home", says Sister Jean.

As Sister Jean begins her well‑deserved retirement, we also thank all our nurses for the incredible difference you make every day💙

Full story in the comments👇

07/05/2026

🗣️ “All the staff have cared for and looked after me. I wanted to give something back"

One of our patients has raised nearly £3,000 for the renal team at The Royal London Hospital by making and selling handmade friendship bracelets.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Raabiah Mughal began making the bracelets to help her stay calm, finding comfort in the creative process during a challenging time.

The money will go towards supporting the renal service and improving care for future patients at The Royal London Hospital 💙

Full story in the comments

05/05/2026

Today we're celebrating our wonderful midwives who help bring over 14,000 babies into the world every year 👶

We are so grateful for everything you do. Comment 💙 below to show your appreciation.

27/04/2026