The pandemic brought NHS organisations and partners across north east London more closely together than ever before in responding to Covid, for the benefit of our patients and residents. In particular, BHRUT worked closely with the Barts Health group to co-ordinate care for critically-ill Covid patients and those with urgent and emergency needs, including transfers between hospitals.

May is Stroke Awareness Month and we’re delighted to share that our Stroke team, which was highly commended for its turnaround from D to A rating in the 2020 HSJ Patient Safety Awards, has maintained the top-rating, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Our teams have worked hard to find new ways to reduce waiting times caused by the covid-19 pandemic. Held on Saturday 15 May, a special surgical outpatient clinic saw 162 outpatients for a consultation at Queen’s Hospital.

One of our nurses, Tabitha Kihayile, was selected to attend a special reception, held at Number 10 Downing Street last night (Thursday 20 May), to thank NHS staff for their hard work during the pandemic.

It’s Dementia Action Week (Monday 17 to Sunday 23 May) and Debbie Smith, our longest-serving dementia and delirium assistant (DDA), has shared why she is so passionate about what she does.

Hayley Adams-Mcgovern, who gave birth to second son Noah at Queen’s Hospital in April, has praised the medical team who kept her safe and well-cared for following a haemorrhage.

Today is the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Its purpose is to highlight about digital accessibility and inclusion.

Hot off the heels of the documentary Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause, our Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement, Hazel Melnick, has written about why it’s important for everyone’s wellbeing that we have conversations about menopause and don’t allow it to continue being seen as a taboo subject.

The Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre (EDC) has welcomed its first patient from our Trust, with Dagenham resident Ann Baker taking advantage of the additional services on offer to local people.

The team at our Long-Covid clinic, based at King George Hospital, have been recognised for their work to support patients with on-going Covid-related difficulties.