We're one of the most diverse NHS trusts in London. More than half of our staff come from ethnic minority backgrounds and our staff come from 146 different countries.

From newborn babies to knee replacements (completed by robotic surgery), via nurses doing their best to care for patients in our A&E corridors – we showed BBC London viewers an insight into our hospitals for a special report on Thursday 22 January.

Sir Jim Mackey highlighted “a real sense of pride” shown by staff as he visited King George Hospital in Goodmayes.

NHS trusts across north east London have formally come together in a new procurement partnership aimed at getting better value for money for the NHS, improving consistency across services and delivering wider benefits for local communities.