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.

Five new cycling events for 2009

Give yourself a challenge in 2009 with our brand new 100 mile rides.

Action Medical Research have launched 5 brand new 100 mile rides for 2009

Mark Beaumont and London to Paris

The round-the-world cyclist supports our biggest cycling challenge.

Mark Beaumont supports London to Paris 2009

STAND UP campaign

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

STAND UP for Tiny Lives

Zoe Ball takes part in Bring Your Bear 2008

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

Zoe Ball

Dine with Davina

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

Dine with Davina

London to Paris bike ride 2009

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

London to Paris

Peru

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

Peru Trek

Ultrasound

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

Ultrasound

Fetal Heart Monitor

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

Fetal Heart Monitor

Bring Your Bear

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

Bring your Bear
Touching Tiny Lives Campaign

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

Bring Your Bear

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!

Phoebe's Christmas appeal
Parents Lee and Karen launch a call for urgent action to tackle premature birth
Five exciting new 100 mile bike rides for 2009
We have five fantastic new cycling events in an area near you
Help for children with co-ordination difficulties
Charity-funded scientists develop new practical guidelines for parents and teachers
Carols by candlelight with the Bach Choir
Join us for this magical Christmas event
Handwriting tests for teenagers with dyspraxia
New tests to help identify those who need extra help at school or college

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