Gilbert, who found blood tests stressful, had a special Harvey’s Lab Tour at Medway Maritime Hospital to rebuild his confidence. He followed his sample, viewed colourful blood films under the microscope, and left inspired to become a scientist one day! bit.ly/3YE7DAz

Harvey’s Lab Tours popped up at Newcastle Cathedral for a hands-on event 🧪 Families explored blood science through interactive activities, learning how tiny samples can help to diagnose big health problems. bit.ly/3GA4sne

🔬 Four young oncology patients became biomedical scientists for the day at Royal Stoke! From microscopes to lab coats, they explored the science behind their treatment with Harvey’s Lab Tours 💙🧪 Read more: bit.ly/3Z4mJ2c

This #InternationalDayOfFamilies, we’re celebrating the strength and love families bring — whether in the lab or at home. Harvey’s Lab Tours wouldn’t exist without the families who inspire and support us every day. Thank you for being part of our family! 💙

Tanhiyat and Isfar joined a Harvey’s Lab Tour at York Hospital to learn what happens to their blood samples. From testing to transfusions, they saw it all up close and left feeling curious, confident and inspired!🔬💙 bit.ly/45vFv6B

This #VolunteersWeek, we want to say a huge thank you to the lab staff who give their time to support and run lab tours. You help young patients and families feel more at ease with their healthcare, and this initiative wouldn’t be possible without you! 💙

To celebrate #BiomedicalScienceDay2025, we're launching Harvey's Lab Tours at Royal Bolton Hospital 🔬 The tours invite children visiting or staying at the hospital to see behind the scenes and step into the world of our testing labs. #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

This Biomedical Science Day, we’re shining a light on the people behind the tests – and the joy they bring to young patients and their families 💙 Thank you for helping young minds feel seen, safe and inspired! #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare #HarveysLabTours #BiomedicalScienceDay2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to the Blood Sciences team at NHS Dumfries and Galloway – winners of Harvey’s Lab Tour of the Year at the #IBMSAwards! 🏆 Not only did they win their category, but they also took home The Overall Winner title! 💙

Have you ever wondered how staff plan a Harvey’s Lab Tour? 🧪 The SHYPS team made their first one a success with creative ideas, teamwork and care. 📖 Find out how they did it: bit.ly/3U88aYG

7-year-old Sadhbh-Rose visited NHS Dumfries & Galloway for her own Harvey’s Lab Tour 🧪 She explored the lab, spotted emojis under the microscope, and completed the eye spy challenge. Big thanks to the team and to Sadhbh-Rose for taking part! bit.ly/4m7XC8l

Eight year old Josh explored William Harvey Hospital’s labs on his Harvey’s Lab Tour 🧪 From sending a sample pod to learning about blood transfusion, he impressed everyone with his curiosity. Thanks to the team for making his visit so special 💙 bit.ly/3Jkr1gR

Episode 6 of #IBMSChat features Gayle Johnstone, Specialist BMS at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Gayle’s team won Harvey’s Lab Tour of the Year, and she was named Biomedical Science Champion for her amazing work supporting young patients 🎉 bit.ly/3VnYtpw

🎗️ This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re proud to support young patients through Harvey’s Lab Tours. These visits help children see what happens to their samples, meet the scientists who care for them, and feel reassured during a challenging time. 💛

At University Hospital Southampton, Harvey’s Lab Tours have welcomed 19 children in the past year. In a new interview, Senior BMS Chloe Aman shares how the team makes visits memorable, from Play-Doh red cells to the “emotions volcano.” 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4g7qjzV

Over the past year, Chloe Aman and her team at UHS have run 17 Harvey’s Lab Tours 💙 Young patients have seen their own blood under the microscope, tried blood grouping, and enjoyed the emotions volcano 🌋 to help share feelings about care. bit.ly/4g7qjzV

Tilly was curious about what happens to her blood samples once they reach the lab. On her Harvey’s Lab Tour at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital she found out – with a lab coat, microscopes and even a penguin in the pod system! 🔗 bit.ly/4mYggQs ▶️ bit.ly/3Ke3tuw

Ten year old Peyton became a Junior Trainee Biomedical Scientist for the day at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust!💙 She explored specimen reception, haematology & more, even pipetting & looking at blood under the microscope 👏 Read more: bit.ly/46ajTgd

👀 A special guest is coming to #IBMSCongress2025… Harvey Bear will be roaming with the IBMS Learning Lab on Wednesday. 📸 Spot him, snap a selfie & share with #IFoundHarveyBear ❤️ Follow Harvey’s Lab Tours socials to see #HarveyOnTour!

If you’ve grabbed a selfie with Harvey bear at #IBMSCongress2025, don’t forget to share it using #IFoundHarveyBear. We’d love to see your photos before Congress closes! 📸