The demand for MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds and blood tests across north east London (NEL) is growing and with a projected population growth of 250,000 in the next 10 years, we need to make sure residents have quick access to checks, scans and tests.

Our emergency departments (EDs) at Queen’s and King George Hospitals are among the busiest in London and alongside their teams, our consultants work hard to care for lots of patients with a vast variety of conditions.

People in Barking and Dagenham aged between 55 and 74 who are current or former smokers can take advantage of a new, free opportunity to have their lungs checked.

This year, South Asian Heritage Month is being celebrated from Monday 18 July to Wednesday 17 August.

The article below was written by Rajoo Miah, co chair of our BAME Network, in celebration of the month and his reflection on being a British Bangladeshi.

Chief Executive Matthew Trainer presented CEO Star Awards to nurses, Deputy Matrons Mags O’Grady, Devina Ramchurn, and Lead Nurse Ruth Dando at a special presentation that took place at Queen’s Hospital today (Tuesday 19 July).

We’re proud to be part of the North East London Cancer Alliance, which the latest data shows is the best-performing network in the country on six of the ten national cancer standards.

We know the cost-of-living crisis is having a real impact on staff. Our senior leaders are committed to providing sustainable help in the months ahead.

At BHRUT we recognise and appreciate our colleagues for the exceptional work they do every day, as well as celebrate long serving staff who have been working for our Trust for 20, 30 or 40 years.

Our surgical hub at King George Hospital, also known as our Covid-protected green zone, has been featured in a report published on Monday 11 July by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) – The Case for Surgical Hubs.

Endometriosis affects one in ten people with a womb of reproductive age, affecting around 1.5 million people each year. That’s why we are keen to share the events our Endometriosis team is holding for Endometriosis Awareness Week.