BLOOMSBURY TRUST
Our Impact
Our aim is to reduce harm and save lives
Here are some of the ways we've had impact so far
Artificial Intellience in Facial Trauma, Oral Diseases and Systemic Health
E-Book and hard copy Book
ISBN: 9783032115300
Tuan D Pham
Simon Holmes
Domniki Chatzopoulou
Paul Coulthard
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Delighted that Chris Levine is now a Patron!
Chris Levine is a British contemporary artist renowned for his pioneering work with light and lasers. His innovative approach transcends traditional mediums, integrating technology and spirituality to create immersive installations that expand human perception.
His multidisciplinary practice spans installation, photography, performance, music, and design, using lasers and sound to produce sensory and contemplative environments that connect the physical with the metaphysical.
This scientific publication describes the important insights into the current developments and future opportunities of AI in facial trauma.
Discusses the limitations and importatn issues to male AI more effective in this practical setting.
Visiting 'Infinite Source' slashed oil painting by our Artists in Residence, Jilli Blackwood at the London Art Fair.
Jilli Blackwood has been a practising abstract artist over many decades, honing her art of painting with textile colour. Working with only hand-dyed natural fabrics, she uses a variety of unconventional embroidery techniques to create highly textured works with which she seeks to evoke reaction within the viewer.
Baroness Helena Kennedy becomes a Bloomsbury Trust Patron.
Baroness Kennedy is one of the UK’s most distinguished lawyers and social reformers. Born in Glasgow, she is a KC, Bencher of Gray’s Inn, Honorary Writer to the Signet, and holds 42 honorary degrees. Recognised internationally for her work on women’s rights, education, and social justice, she became a life peer in 1997 and is a leading voice for human rights in the House of Lords. In 2024 she was appointed to Order of the Thistle for her public service.
Tamana Barakati and Paul Coulthard at the Dental Mums Network event, Domestic Abuse Awareness. Held at BUPA UK,
Milly Alcock becomes a Patron for Bloomsbury Trust.
Australian Actor, Milly Alcock, earned an AACTA nomination for Upright (2019–2022) and gained international recognition as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022–2024), receiving a Critics’ Choice nomination.
In 2023 she made her West End debut in The Crucible.
In 2025 she starred in Netflix’s Sirens and appeared as Supergirl in Superman. She will reprise the role in Supergirl (2026).
Presentations by Dr Mohammed Alshammari ‘Development of a Domestic Violence Training Program for CranioMaxilloFacial Surgeons’ & Dr Ali Golkari for Dr Mohammad Ismail Farook ‘Facial Injury caused by Domestic Violence in the Drug Treatment population in Afghanistan’ at the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery
Research Poster at European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery Congress, Rome by Nouf Alshahri ‘A Referral Pathway for Patients experiencing Domestic Violence and presenting to CranioMaxilloFacial Surgeons’.
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Underscores importance of healthcare response to establish effective referral pathways
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Calls for enhanced training that integrates cultural understanding
Presentation ‘Barriers to patients disclosing domestic violence to CranioMaxilloFacial Surgeons’ by Dr Tamana Barakati at the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery Congress, Rome, Italy.
Research study looking at using an interventaion for dental practices that is used by some GPs for identifying and referring patients who have experienced domestic abuse.
Published in scientific journal showing some aspects worked and dentists very engaged but some aspects like IT systems didn't work - so needs a bespoke approach.
Research presentation in Rome, Italy, by Professor Tuan D Pham ‘Artificial Intelligence for CranioMaxilloFacial Imaging Support’.
Bloomsbury Trust has contributed to the evidence-based guidance and an international reference set of competencies and educational outcomes, aligning education with employment and public health needs to build and strengthen the global public health workforce.
World Health Organization WHO
University of Sharjah, UAE, presentation about Facial Injury Prevention. Falls and Road Traffic Accidents are the primary cause of facial injury in the UAE.
Arendal, Norway. Dental Trauma Management and Prevention with sports guards & helmets and how to identify domestic violence.
Road Traffic Accidents are major cause of facial injury Jordan. Presenting to Jordanian Maxillofacial Surgeons Association. Picture with the President.
Online meeting with Jilli Blackwood, Artist in Residence, to discuss the ‘Is this Love?’ installation project. Glasgow
Bloomsbury Trust recognises the importance of listening to the Unheard Voices and Community Engagement in the creation of an art installation that will inform improvement in care
Bloomsbury Trust PLEDGES to partner and work towards overall ambition of the Mayor of London office to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls across the capital ‘VAWG PLEDGES’
Meeting with Gulf Medical University Founder and President Dr. Thumbay Moideen to discuss collaboration for AI and facial injury research. UAE Bloomsbury Trust works to use AI for improved digital data technologies. Data enables advocacy
Connecting with Jamia Millia Islamia University. New Delhi, India Data collection and analysis are key for healthcare systems and public health agencies to understand and investigate methods of all injury prevention
Connecting with Manipal University regarding collaboration on causes of oral and maxillofacial injury in India. Bloomsbury Trust investigates the epidemiology and aetiology of facial injury. Comprehensive Date is essential to inform policy
Visiting the Finnish Battered exhibition at MNAC Gallery in Lisbon, Portugal Interpersonal violence is a major cause of facial injury in Europe
London’s Air Ambulance. This amazing charity delivers an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London. The Royal London Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre
Raising awareness of need to support healthcare providers caring for patients with facial injury by training. Kuwait The role of Health Professionals has traditionally been to manage the physical facial injury alone but there is also a need for contribution to injury prevention by identification of aetiology and reporting
Presenting at the international AEEDC Conference in Dubai. Bloomsbury Trust raises the awareness of identifying the cause of dental and facial injury by healthcare professionals so that work can be done to prevent further injury. A Major cause of injury is road traffic accidents and fall in the Middle East
Meeting with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons before presenting to raise awareness of ‘Dental and Facial Trauma Aetiology’ at International Conference. University of Jordan Road traffic accidents are a major cause of facial injury in Jordan
Meeting with Jilli Blackwood, globally celebrated textile artist and designer to plan the ‘Is this Love?’ installation project. Edinburgh
Presenting ‘Humanitarianism and Enhancing Research Capacity’ at the Association of British Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Meeting with Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer for England, to discuss the role of the dental profession in identifying domestic violence in patients presenting with dental injury. London
Contributing to the ‘Crossing Pathways Health and Domestic Abuse Conference’. Hosted by Standing Together, supporting organisations to work in partnership to identify and respond effectively to domestic abuse. London
Discussing interpersonal violence and healthcare responsibilities with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Human Rights Lawyer and Broadcaster at the House of Lords, London
Raising awareness of need for training to enable identification and referral of patients experiencing domestic violence. Presenting to Manchester University Dental School Alumni
Presenting on Domestic Violence and Dentistry! EDSIC Conference. Cairo, Egypt. Awareness raising is a key aim of Bloomsbury Trust
Household isolation measures to reduce coronavirus transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased risk of domestic violence and physical injury involving the face. We published urgent guidance to members of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the British Association of Oral Surgeons.
Testing a Brief Training Intervention of Domestic Violence and Health. Demonstrated that a Brief Training Intervention can be effective in improving attitudes, knowledge and understanding of role. Manchester
Presenting the case for the dental profession for be actively involved in identification and referral of patients experiencing domestic violence. Look Beyond. Bristol
Bloomsbury Trust raises awareness of the need for the surgical team to identify the cause of the physical injury in addition to providing surgical care. Manchester
Raising awareness in Hong Kong of the dental patient benefit in identifying the cause of injury in addition to clinical management
Thank you Dr. Tamsin Cooper, Consultant Oral Surgeon, for your acting skills in this Training Video for healthcare professionals. Tamsin demonstrates ‘how to do it’ and ‘how not to do it’! Without training, healthcare professionals do not support patients in the prevention of further injury
Raising awareness in Seoul, South Korea, of the need for the healthcare professional to identify the cause of the facial injury. This is the key mission of Bloomsbury Trust
Operating Theatre Team. Bloomsbury Trust enables healthcare workers to
do more than fix the physical injury. It was set up to provide training to support
healthcare workers in identifying the cause of injury