Action Medical Research is dedicated to building a better, healthier future for everyone.

We played a crucial role in developing the polio vaccine in the UK, ultrasound scanning in pregnancy, hip replacement surgery and more. We are an independent, national charity and rely totally on voluntary support.

STAND UP campaign

Action Medical Research has launched its latest campaign to help reduce premature birth.

Zoe Ball takes part in Bring Your Bear 2008

TV's Zoe Ball joins Paddington for Bring Your Bear 2008

Kidz Stuff Festival 2008

Family fun at Leonardslee Gardens, West Sussex on 31st May - 1st June

Aggie MacKenzie rides the Etape Caledonia

TV’s Queen of Clean will take on 81-mile Highland cycling challenge for Action Medical Research

Dine with Davina

Davina McCall hosts an annual Dine with Davina for Action Medical Research

London to Paris 2008

Join 450 cyclists and ride the last few miles of the Tour De France route the day before the tour finishes.

Peru

Follow the Inca Trail Your chance to witness one of the new Seven Wonders of the World!

Ultrasound

Action Medical Research was instrumental in the funding of research that led to ultrasound

Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball attended our Swing Ball in 2007 and is the ambassador of our Bring Your Bear event

Fetal Heart Monitor

Action Medical Research has funded research that has led to the exciting fetal heartrate monitor

Petition handed in at Downing Street

Action Medical Research presented a petition to Downing Street calling for more research for premature birth

BYB

Bring Your Bear is an annual event. Paddington may even turn up!

Each year in the UK 70,000 newborn babies need special care. Sadly, 50,000 babies are born prematurely. Tragically, more than 25 premature babies die every week because they were born too soon.

Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our supporters so far Touching Tiny Lives has raised over £3 million. This has enabled us to fund over 30 vital projects to help find the answers to life-threatening pregnancy complications, and help sick and vulnerable babies. Find out more

Celebrate Paddington's 50th anniversary

Have fun raising money to support our Touching Tiny Lives Campaign. Schools, nurseries and companies have fun celebrating Paddington's birthday, bring their teddy bear or favourite soft toy into school or work for a day and donate £1 to help sick and vulnerable babies.
Register now!

Zoe Ball backs Bring Your Bear: The TV and radio presenter asks schools and nurseries to join in Paddington's special event.
Discovery may help stroke patients to speak: Action Medical Research has announced the results of a study that could aid recovery within the next three to five years.
Premature baby campaign launched: Action Medical Research has launched its latest campaign to help reduce premature birth. See www.standupfortinylives.org for details
London to Paris - Route 3 sells out!: Places are still available on route 1, (Dover-Calais) and route 2, (Newhaven-Dieppe) but filling quickly. Sign up for £74.25, (was £99)