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.

Cycle from Bath or Bristol to London.

Take part in the Action100. Register online.

Dine with Davina

Davina McCall hosts an annual Dine with Davina ladies lunch for Action Medical Research.

London to Paris bike ride 2009

Ride the last miles of the Tour De France route. Register here.

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.

Fetal Heart Monitor

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

Bring Your Bear

Bring Your Bear to school, nursery or work. You could even meet Paddington.

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!

Help for children with co-ordination difficulties: Charity-funded scientists develop new practical guidelines for parents and teachers
Handwriting tests for teenagers with dyspraxia: New tests to help identify those who need extra help at school or college
Maggots' antibacterial activity to tackle MRSA: Scientists funded by Action Medical Research have discovered a new type of antibiotic that could fight superbugs like MRSA