About Us

family scene in a hospitalWe are Action Medical Research, for children, for life - the leading UK-wide medical research charity dedicated to helping babies and children.

We know that medical research can save and change children’s lives - read about our successes.  We want to make a difference in:

•    Treating sick and vulnerable babies
•    Helping disabled children
•    Targeting rare diseases in children

Real story - Riley's story

Riley RuncimanRiley Runciman has a severe form of cerebral palsy that causes full body spasms. Read about a seating project  that could transform Riley's life. You can also view a video about the seating project

What we do

a microscope in a research laboratory

We find and fund the very best medical research in hospitals and universities across the UK that is most likely to deliver real benefit to babies, children and young people.

Contact us

hands of a premature baby making contact with mothers handsWe want to make it easy for you to get in touch.  Choose the method that suits you best.