Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. For children and young people, it can be especially severe.

Members of Barnet Hospital's patient at risk and resuscitation team (PARRT) have conquered the Ultra Challenge London Winter Walk in support of our charity. Thank you for your incredible support. Are you interested in taking on a challenge? Find out more via the link in our bio. #NHS

A national memorial to NHS workers who died during the COVID-19 pandemic has been unveiled at the Royal Free Hospital. Created by artist Nicola Ravenscroft, the bronze tree sculpture stands in the gardens of the Pears Building - each leaf represents a life remembered. #RoyalFreeCharity #NHS

💙 March is Autoimmune Awareness Month. Autoimmune conditions affect around 1 in 10 people in the UK. #ConnectImmuneResearch #AutoimmuneAware

Every runner starts somewhere. So why not make your first step signing up with our Big Half team? General entries are sold out, but we still have a few charity places left. Sign up now so you don’t miss out. Link in bio. #TheBigHalf #WeRunAsOne

With support from Royal Free Charity donors, the Royal Free Hospital’s staff restaurant is now The 1828 - a calm, modern space for NHS colleagues to rest and recharge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIBo... #NHS #London #Healthcare #StaffWellbeing #HospitalLife

After years of care at the Royal Free Hospital, Manny Hammond decided to say thank you through music. Four years and many concerts later, he has reached his £10,000 fundraising goal for the Royal Free Charity. 🎶 Thank you Manny, for your incredible support. #NHS #Fundraising #London #Barnet

North Mid has joined the Royal Free Charity family, bringing faster access to specialist care, shorter waits and much more... Read the full North Mid story: issuu.com/royalfreecha... 📸: Harriet Armstrong. #NorthMid #NHS #PatientCare #London #NorthLondon

Patients receiving chemotherapy at North Mid can now access charity funded clinical massage alongside their treatment - easing stress, anxiety and pain during a challenging time. 💜 Find out more: royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/support-for-patients #CancerSupport #NorthLondon #London #NHS

Congratulations to Martin and Veronica, recognised at the @jewishvolunteering.bsky.social annual awards as Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winner. Interested in volunteering? Find out more at: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #JVN #JewishVolunteering #JewishCommunity #NHS

Ready to brave new heights for our NHS? Abseil 90ft from the Pears Building with us and support staff, patients and research at our Royal Free London hospitals. Sign up now: royalfreecharity.org/abseil #BraveNewHeights #RFCAbseil #NHS #London

Caught the running bug? Make your runs matter more and be a part of our largest team ever, at the Big Half marathon in September. 🏃‍➡️Registration - £30 🏃‍➡️Fundraising target - £250 Register now: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #Fundraising #London #BigHalf #Running #NHS

Breast cancer treatment left Margherita with painful lymphoedema and the fear she’d never dance again. Six charity-funded lymphatic drainage sessions got her back on the dance floor. Read her story in our latest annual report: issuu.com/royalfreecha... #NHS #NHSCharity #NorthLondon #London

Each Friday, harp music drifts through the 10th floor of the Royal Free Hospital as Chweechen plays for elderly patients on the wards. If you play an instrument and would like to volunteer a few hours a week in your local hospital: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #Volunteer #DementiaCare #NHS

We checked in with Matt from his uni halls. He started as a young volunteer at the Royal Free Hospital, and now he’s studying physiotherapy in Cardiff and running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us. 🏃‍♂️💙 #LLHM2026 #CharityRunner #RunningCommunity #HalfMarathonGoals #VolunteeringJourney

John's wife had a life-saving kidney transplant at the Royal Free Hospital in 2011. His daughter was also born there in 2020. #LondonMarathon2026 #RunForGood #NHS #MarathonRunning #LondonRunning

🏃‍♀️ Calling all runners! The @royalparkshalf.bsky.social ballot closes today – good luck to everyone who’s entered!

Art in hospitals does more than decorate walls. We’ve written for @artsprofessional.co.uk about how our collection across the Royal Free London supports wellbeing for patients, staff and visitors. Read the article here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea... #ArtInHospitals #NHS #Art #Creative

The national cancer plan promises a big expansion of precision robotic surgery across the NHS. Our community of supporters is already helping to turn that ambition into reality at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, funding robotic surgery and better support for people living with cancer.

Put your wellbeing first and make 2026 your year by signing up for membership at the Royal Free Charity Rec Club. Click the link below for more information, with exclusive discounts for NHS staff. www.royalfreerecclub.co.uk/membership/ #Fitness #Gym #Hampsteadheath #northlondon #NHS

Twelve new staff-led projects have received Royal Free Charity funding to improve patient experience across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. #NHS #London #Healthcare #CharityFunding 📸 Image provided by Harriet Armstrong.

The @royalparkshalf.bsky.social ballot is now open 👟 If you’re throwing your name in today, run for us and support patients, families and NHS staff at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust hospitals.

Every Thursday, volunteer Mehmet brings calm to Barnet Hospital wards by playing the ney for patients and staff. What began as a lockdown hobby, learned alone through YouTube tutorials, has grown into a passion that now brings comfort to others.

CW: baby loss and bereavement Early pregnancy loss is devastating, and too many people receive little or no aftercare. At the Royal Free Hospital, bereavement midwife Gemma is working to change that. Watch her interview on our YouTube channel, via the link below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqn...

Introducing our brand-new book trolley at Barnet Hospital! Our dedicated volunteers are already putting the trolley to great use, visiting wards every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A good book and a friendly face can make all the difference during a hospital stay 📖 #BooksForWellbeing

Want to make a new running habit stick? A clear goal can make all the difference. Join our Big Half marathon team to stay motivated this new year and raise money for a great cause. Register now while spots are available, with the link in our bio. #TheBigHalf #Fundraising #NHS

Meet Engin, our incredible ward support volunteer, going the extra mile for patients by not only volunteering but fundraising too. Last year alone she raised over £800 for our charity, selling her hand-crafted goods. Thank you Engin for your dedication and support. #NHS #Volunteering

Breaking news: our chair Judy Dewinter has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS. Read more: royalfreecharity.org/news/royal-f... #NHS #MBE #NewYearsHonours #Healthcare #NorthLondon

“I would say volunteering is a way to grow as a person and one of the most meaningful ways to help others.” Following in the footsteps of her husband Adam, Mooneerah volunteers a few hours a week supporting patients and staff on the hospital wards.

“At that time of year, it’s important to have human contact with someone who’s not a nurse or doctor,” says Flo, one of our volunteer hairdressers. “After I’ve cut their hair or shaved their beard, they feel like themselves again.” #NHS #London #Hampstead #Barnet #ChaseFarm #Enfield

This summer: Take a breath. Trust the rope. Lean back. More soon... #BraveNewHeights #LondonEvents

Did you catch David Attenborough’s Wild London? It reminded us of our Pondcam on Hampstead Heath, a live webcam to ease the wait in the oncology clinic. Watch Pondcam live as nature wakes up to 2026: royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/... #NatureForHealth #WildLondon #HampsteadHeath #MentalHealth

Christmas morning at 10am, Royal Free Radio will broadcast a special carol concert recorded at Chase Farm Hospital. The Rowantree Choir performs seasonal favorites for patients who can't be home for Christmas. Listen live at royalfreeradio.co.uk 🎄 #Barnet #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #NorthMid #London

This winter, we have focused on patients who face long stays in hospital and the loneliness that can follow. Support from our volunteers, support hub and complementary therapists has helped many people feel less isolated and more able to cope. #Wellbeing #Loneliness #London #Wellbeing #Donate

We want to wish everyone celebrating a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a joyful new year. Thank you all for your incredible support throughout the year. Offices will close at 12pm on 24 December 2025. We will return to work on 2 January and our offices will reopen on 5 January 2026. 📸 by 一 徐

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has raised £25,500 for the Helping Hands fund in aid of the Royal Free Charity to support children’s cancer care at Barnet Hospital. On a visit to the ward he met Mya, an 11-year-old football fan who has just finished treatment for a rare brain tumour. #Charity

During a five‑week hospital stay, complementary therapists helped Bhavisha manage pain, relax and feel more like herself again. #ComplementaryTherapy #NHS #Healthcare #London

An older patient spent part of her hospital stay talking with one of our volunteers on a ward. That simple chat brought comfort and connection at a time she needed it most. Help us ease loneliness on the wards by donating at myrfc.co/wabs25. #Volunteers #Loneliness #NHS #London #Donate

🕎 Wishing a bright and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating! As the candles are lit and festivities begin, we’re sending our warmest wishes to our supporters. May your days be filled with light, love and hope. ✨ Chag sameach ❤️

🐾 Meet Jesse, our new therapy dog, paid in treats and belly rubs. Every Friday, Jesse and her owner Tracy visit patients and staff at Chase Farm Hospital, spreading calm and comfort across the wards. 💛 🐕Calling pooches: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer #TherapyDogs #Wellbeing #ChaseFarmHospital

Our Christmas tree is up at Chase Farm Hospital! Visit our decoration desk or charity office to collect a wooden bauble, donate a suggested £3 and add your message in memory, in thanks or just for fun, any day until 18 December (excluding Fri 12 Dec). #NorthLondon #ChaseFarm #NHS #LondonChristmas

In November, the Royal Free Charity support hub: ❤️Opened 23 new welfare rights advice cases and supported 87 ongoing cases 💛 Secured £17,006.60 in financial support 💙 Welcomed 10 people to peer support groups and 33 to coffee mornings #NHS #Loneliness #London #Healthcare #SocialCare #Wellbeing

The London Doctors' Orchestra and Choir will fill the Royal Free Hospital atrium with festive cheer on Sunday 14 December. Patients and staff are invited to join us between 4pm and 5:30pm for an afternoon of enchanting festive melodies and holiday favourites. #NorthLondon #NHS #Hampstead

Happy International Volunteers Day and a big thank you to our incredible team of dedicated volunteers who support our local north London hospitals. Interested in volunteering? - royalfreecharity.org/volunteer #InternationalVolunteersDay #GiveBack #nhs #IVD #London

Lonely patients heal slower. This winter, many people in our hospitals will face long days without a familiar face. Recovery is about more than treatment. Patients need emotional, social and psychological support, this is where the biggest gaps exist. #London #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #Barnet #NorthMid

Our welfare rights advisors help patients, carers and staff navigate the practical challenges of benefits and housing support - helping them feel less alone in their problems. #NHS #Charity #London #NorthLondon #Welfare

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Run 13.1 iconic miles for us in 2026. ​ The Royal Parks Half Marathon route takes you through four Royal Parks on traffic-free roads, with amazing views and an incredible atmosphere, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Free Charity.​ royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #London #Running

The government’s new HIV Action Plan hopes to end new transmissions by 2030. At the Royal Free Hospital, staff deliver outstanding holistic care - we’re proud to support as its NHS charity. From clinical massage to welfare advice and volunteer support, we help people living with HIV. #WorldAIDSDay

Festive plans are stacking up fast: markets, meet-ups, shows and last-minute gift runs. But while the city lights up, many patients in our North London hospitals will be spending the winter months away from their families, experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation. #London #NHS

Jellyfish, doughnuts and Formula 1 → NHS innovation? At this year’s Marsden Lecture, Prof Rebecca Shipley shows how ideas from unexpected places can transform patient care and why cross-sector teamwork matters. 🎥 Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0Z... #London #NHS #Healthcare