News from St Bartholomew's

Trying to communicate with patients when wearing full PPE can be challenging within any health care setting, but for patients with pre-existing communicating difficulties, the whole experience can be very confusing and intimidating.

Artwork from the children of intensive care unit (ICU) staff and their colleagues at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has been used to “brighten up” PPE donning and doffing areas and boost morale.

The Duke of Gloucester yesterday paid tribute to volunteers from Barts Guild for their hard work at St Bartholomew’s Hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.

Occupational therapy is all about promoting people’s independence and engagement in daily activities.

Cardiac scientists at Barts Health NHS Trust have established a novel virtual clinic for newly implanted devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, during the coronavirus pandemic.