Today, we’re wearing it pink 🎀 For everyone affected by breast cancer, and for a future with better care, support and outcomes. Through our #HereForIt campaign, we’re helping transform breast cancer care in East London. We’re here for it. 💜 #WearItPink #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re delighted to announce we're making a landmark investment of £16.6m to transform breast cancer care in East London. 💗 Starting in early 2026, patients in East London will have access to a dedicated Breast Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. This will completely change local breast cancer care for generations to come. Patients will benefit from: ➡️ Improved access to advanced breast surgery and reconstruction ➡️ Shorter stays in the hospital ➡️ More supportive care, including fertility, recovery and wellbeing services ➡️ More equitable access to the very best care ➡️ Faster diagnoses ➡️ New opportunities to join research and access cutting edge treatments Why is this needed? Breast cancer patients in North East London have the lowest five- and ten-year survival rates in the country, according to @ONS. There’s also a high prevalence of breast cancer in women under 40, and a prevalence of more aggressive types of breast cancer. The development will enable @NHSBartsHealth to bring breast cancer surgery from across its hospitals into one place. It’s expected the centre will handle around 1,800 breast surgeries annually. Find out more on bit.ly/47DC6Do