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Ultrasound hip scanning offers ‘real clinical potential’ for children with cerebral palsy
With the help of Action funding, a team of researchers led by Dr Adam Shortland have, for the first time, used 3D ultrasound scanning techniques to screen for hip problems in children with cerebral palsy.
Davina McCall’s Southampton ladies lunch returns better than ever!
Action Medical Research and Davina McCall are pleased to confirm the return of ‘Dine with Davina’ to the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton on Friday 8th October, 2021.
Action Medical Research announced as charity partner for Gloworm Festival 2021
Action Medical Research is pleased to announce that they will be the charity partner for the Gloworm Festival 2021, taking place on 14th and 15th August 2021 at Thoresby Park in Nottinghamshire.
Action and LifeArc announce joint funding awards for translational research into children’s rare diseases
Action Medical Research and British life science medical research charity LifeArc are pleased to announce a third joint funding round of up to £1 million. The funding aims to support UK-based translational research projects that could lead to new interventions for children with rare diseases.
Cycling stars to support children’s charity at Champions of CycleSport Dinner
Action Medical Research are delighted to announce that their Champions of CycleSport gala dinner will return for 2021. The popular event will take place on Thursday 18 November at The Hurlingham Club, London, with some of the biggest names in cycling in attendance.
80s band Go West are coming to Kent
Action Medical Research are pleased to be welcoming Kent residents back to the Kent Party Night at The Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone on Saturday 2 October, 2021. The evening will be hosted by Kent's own Shaun Williamson and guests will enjoy live entertainment from 80s band Go West.
Remembering Action's Patron His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
Action Medical Research marks the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the charity since April 1955.
Shipping law firm supporting Elijah’s Star race across The Atlantic for Action Medical Research
Law firm Campbell Johnston Clark pledges support for the Elijah's Star team, who are competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December, raising funds Action Medical Research.
Action Medical Research and LifeArc
Action Medical Research and LifeArc have committed in excess of £1m for vital research in the area of children’s rare diseases.
Davina McCall hosts live 'Night In' for children’s charity
TV presenter Davina McCall will be hosting a very special online ‘Night In’ on Tuesday 24 November to help raise vital funds during lockdown.
The ultimate virtual cycling challenge: Pedal Taiwan
Children’s charity Action Medical Research is delighted to be teaming up with Pedal Taiwan for the ultimate virtual cycling challenge on November 21.
Call for research into COVID-19 to help protect children
Action announces a call for research into COVID-19 and its potential impacts in children and young people.
Action is Horsham Rotary's Charity of the Year
Horsham Rotary has chosen Action as its Charity of the Year 2020 to 2021.
Warwickshire Committee Continues To Support Action Throughout Coronavirus Crisis
They had to cancel their annual cake and plant sale in May, but that's not stopping them!
York cyclist completes 'virtual' Vyking challenge from his back garden
Euan Campbell completed a 101 mile ride on his turbo trainer.
68-year-old Yorkshireman prepares to complete 'Vyking' challenge… in his back garden
Tony Cotterill is determined to continue fundraising for Action!
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