Barts is Britains oldest hospital
Barts is Britains oldest hospital founded in 1123 and their school of medicine and dentistry was the countrys first.
The history of modern medicine can be traced through their distinguished alumni clinicians such as founder of modern medicine, William Harvey, Parkinson, Langdon-Down and Barnardo. Their three hospitals have made and continue to make an outstanding contribution to modern medicine. Their leading specialists continue a long tradition of clinical excellence.
They continue this pioneering tradition today with outstanding research into the cures and treatments of tomorrow.
Barts and The London is one of Britains leading healthcare providers. Their world-renowned hospitals St Bartholomews
in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel and The London Chest in Bethnal Green have made, and continue to make, an outstanding contribution to modern medicine. The hospitals full portfolio of specialist centres includes the countrys biggest heart attack centre, leading edge cancer specialties, one of the UKs largest childrens hospitals and a highly successful fertility centre.
Home to Londons air ambulance, Barts and The London is also one of the capitals leading trauma and emergency care centres, offering surgical expertise that also benefits patients requiring more routine procedures. Their mission is to literally to bring excellence to life - to give patients the best possible care so that they can live better, fuller, longer lives.
For more information, please visit http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk