#TeamBartsHealth blogs

An update from youth empowerment squad.

The Youth Empowerment Squad meet every month to discuss their future projects and priorities. 

Dr Andrew Kelso, Medical Director at Newham Hospital, discusses the importance LGBTQ+ expresion and why 'gayness saves lives' is his new slogan. 

“I joined the Trust nearly two and a half years ago. With any change in environment, no matter how ‘out and proud’ you are,"

“I have been working at Barts Health for 7 years now and I am pleased to see many changes have occurred in this time. When I walk the corridors I now see many more rainbow badges and lanyards and my colleagues wear them with pride as allies.

Hello, my name is Sameera. I identify as a transgender non-binary person and my pronouns are she or they. 

For Pride Month, Barts Health is celebrating LGBTQ+ role models within the Trust who are helping to break down barriers for patients and staff, effecting change through personal example, leadership or day to day excellence.

Clean Air Day is coming up this Thursday 17th June. We'd love to have your support at one of our stalls, and you can join our panel discussion at lunchtime.

Delirium specialist Martine Burrell shares her experience caring for her mother, the support provided by her employer and advice for carers at St Bartholomew’s.

We spent 60 seconds with Barts Health Recruitment Business Manager Rehana Meghji to talk about her career and her experience of being a carer.