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New e-learning resource to help preterm children in the classroom
Recognising the importance of raising awareness of preterm birth amongst education professionals, Professor Samantha Johnson of the University of Leicester and her team have developed a new e-learning resource. Funded by Action Medical Research, this tool offers practical strategies for teachers to use in the classroom.
76-year-old Bourne driver channels The Hobbit for charity car rally
Find out what drives Carolyn Corliss to continue her support for Action Medical Research.
Richard Stoneham-Buck
Meet the newest Trustee for Action Medical Research.
Local runners get ready for London Marathon
Horsham residents Matt Simpson and Sue Price will join a team of 55 runners taking part in the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon for Action.
Essex man prepares for Marathon challenge
Pete Wiseman gets ready to run the London Marathon dressed as Action's mascot Paddington Bear™.
Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth than women without the condition, according to new research.
Black Beauty composer comes to Belstead
Ivor Novello award-winning composer Denis King will be performing in Belstead for Action Medical Research on 2 April.
Amy Williams MBE
Amy Williams MBE, the British former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist has become an ambassador for Action's campaign to help stop babies being born too soon.
Action partners with nationwide comparison site
Nationwide scrap vehicle company, Scrap Car Comparison, is raising funds to support Action Medical Research throughout March.
The ‘Sewing Soldier’ sets his sights on Aberdeen for Action
He might be wearing his camouflage combats, but people will still be able to see ‘The Sewing Soldier’ at our ‘Aberdeen Ladies Lunch’.
Bristol Mum’s 12 hour fitness challenge for Action
Melissa Taylor is getting ready for an exhausting fitness fundraising challenge for children’s charity Action Medical Research.
Boxing Day Swim returns to Ballyholme Yacht Club
Brave bathers immerse themselves in the Irish Sea for the 32nd annual ‘Boxing Day Swim’ for Action.
Motorsport fans help raise funds for Action
The 24th annual ‘Celebration of Motorpsort’ was held near Belfast on Saturday 2 December for Action Medical Research.
The Recycling Factory
Discover how The Recycling Factory's innovative partnership with Action Medical Research raised £58,000 to support vital medical research for children.
Elite cycling & sports stars show support for Action
It was another sparkling night in London as children’s charity Action Medical Research hosted its ninth annual ‘Champions of Cyclesport’ dinner, kindly sponsored by Garmin.
Davina hosts fundraising gala in Southampton for Action
TV presenter Davina McCall returned to Southampton on Friday 9 November to host the 12th annual ‘Dine with Davina’ event for children’s charity Action Medical Research
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