Barts Nurses Break CPR World Record

Confirmation has been received that a World Record for the largest number of people involved in participating in a CPR relay has been broken- and Barts nurses were at the heart of the action. On Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Elizabeth Wood-Dow (League President &...

Dame Joanna Astley- Nurse to Henry VI

Today, a plaque on the Giltspur Street wall of Barts is a reminder of the work of Dame Joanna Astley. But who was she and why was her nursing role of critical importance? Henry VI of England was born in December 1422 in Windsor, the son of Henry V. When is father died...

VIEW DAY 2026

View Day at Barts is traditionally on the second Wednesday in May. This year it is on 13 May 2026.View Day is unlike the event many League members recall in the 1970s and 80s. Wards will not be on view. However, people still attend to meet up with friends and to see...

All Day Meeting 2026 – Book Now

Barts League of Nurses is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved All Day Meeting, taking place on the 10th of October 2026. Our All Day Meeting is a cornerstone of the League calendar, bringing together members from across the UK and beyond for a day of...