Dear colleague,

This week we welcomed Barking MP Nesil Caliskan to Queen’s to visit our A&E and hear more about our need for a new department.

I’m grateful for her backing alongside our other MPs who have also shared their support.

Last week, I told BBC London that we’re not proud of the fact that our teams can now care for up to 50 patients in our corridors.

I am however proud of the level of care our staff are providing in this challenging and inadequate environment and I’m pleased our MPs have seen this for themselves.

£6.5m award brain changer

We have been awarded a huge £6.5million research grant for an ambitious study using ultrasound waves (sound waves) to stimulate the brain, with the goal of improving mood and reducing depression. The funding will be shared with our partners Forest Neurotech, and the University of Plymouth.

Unlike current technologies, such as deep brain stimulation, which only target a single area of the brain, this new technology can interact with the whole brain with pinpoint accuracy.

This is the largest grant we’ve ever received and will put us on the map for world-leading research.

It’s fantastic news for our patients and for our Trust. Congratulations to the team for securing this funding.

Watch our latest recruitment video

If you know anyone or you yourself are looking for your next career move or leaving education and ready to take your first step into the world of work, then BHRUT is a great place to work.

Don’t just take my word for it though – hear from some of our staff who love working here share their experiences in our latest video.

Have a good weekend.

Best wishes,

Matthew Trainer

Chief Executive