Stay up to date with the latest news about medical research we fund as well as fundraising activities from children’s charity Action Medical Research, a leading UK children's charity funding vital research for children.
For all media enquiries please contact our Communications team.
Bedfordshire teenager cuts off long hair for Action
Ella Morgan, 18, had 20 inches of her long locks snipped off to help raise £500.
Eye tests in special schools help children reach their full potential
Eye tests in special schools help children reach their full potential
Bedfordshire teenager to lose long locks for Action
Ella Morgan from Sharnbrook will have 20 inches cut off on Saturday 10 August.
Has Tour de France inspired Essex cyclists?
The Essex Ride100 returns on Sunday 1 September.
Cream Teas raise £55,000 for Action
Our 2019 Cream Teas Campaign was another huge success!
Hundreds of cyclists join Davina McCall, Martin Fry and Sally Gunnell in Sussex charity bike ride
Action supporter Davina McCall hosted her annual bike ride once again near Uckfield, East Sussex.
Swindon twins prepare for 300 mile children’s charity challenge
Alex and Ash are gearing up for our 20th annual London to Paris bike ride!
76-year-old Carolyn Corlin completes car driving challenge
Read about Carolyn's European adventures in her effort to raise £2,000 for Action.
Action invites people across the UK to take a break and help fight for tiny lives
Find out how YOU could help us this summer.
Stars gear up for Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride
TV star Davina McCall will be joined by a few familiar names this year!
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.
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Sarah Moss, Communications Director
Email: smoss@action.org.uk
Phone number: 07754 320281
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Successes
With the help of all our supporters we have played a significant role in many medical breakthroughs for 70 years, starting with the development of the first UK polio vaccines.