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13/06/16 - World Blood Donor Day
World Blood Donor Day 2016! This year World Blood Donor day is highlighted on 14 June 2016. One of the key messages is the need for regular blood donation! And this year’s core awareness theme is: Blood connects us all! As with organ donation, blood donation involves a profoundly precious gift. […]
06/06/16 - World Heart Rhythm Week 2016
World Heart Rhythm Week takes place 6-12 June 2016! Would you like to resolve to make time this year to get a pulse check? Further information: http://www.aaaw.org.uk/apps And if you are aged 14-35 years, please check CHF member group Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)’s screening calendar for forthcoming cardiac screenings. Further information: http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/cardiac-screening/
31/05/16 - CHD awareness travelling to new communities
CHF’s congenital heart disease (CHD) message is travelling far and wide this summer as it takes part in the Gypsy Traveller Summer Fair at Mile End Park in London on: Sunday 26 June 2016! This promises to be a perfect summer’s day filled with: live music a children’s funfair stalls pony rides a small market […]
23/05/16 - Raising funds for young peoples’ heart screening
CHF member group Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has a momentous day on 30 May 2016! Prof Sanjay Sharma, CRY’s consultant cardiologist for nearly 20 years and Medical Director of the Virgin London Marathon will be running the Vitality 10K Run on 30 May 2016 and raising funds for CRY’s inspiring work. The 10K […]
13/05/16 - CHD nurses and family support representatives conference
The Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA) is holding a conference on 6th July 2016 and is raising the profile of family support services so representatives from charities are very welcome to attend this conference too! The event will take place at the Charles Hastings Building, University of Worcester! Please find out more by requesting a […]
10/05/16 - NHS Blood & Transplant Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021
‘NHS Blood and Transplant is keeping the price of blood at a ten year low of £120 per unit. This saving will release funds for hospitals to invest in front line patient care.’ As they look beyond 2020 NHS Blood and Transplant’s focus continues to be on the safe and sustainable supply of blood and […]
09/05/16 - Advice on cardiomyopathy and sports
Do you love sports? Have you been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy? A little exercise can do you good is the title of a comprehensive e-leaflet by CHF member group Cardiomyopathy UK. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and would like to take up a sport this summer, it will be helpful […]
29/04/16 - Cardiovascular patients and carers award
The David Geldard Bursary Scheme would like to recognise and reward outstanding patients and carers who work individually or with clinicians and health specialists to create and deliver improved outcomes. Do you know somebody whose efforts and outstanding motivation make that difference? Somebody who deserves their very own trophy and encourages others to go that […]
28/04/16 - ECG and Echo for young people from 14 – 35 years
CHF member group Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) offer subsidised ECG and Echo screening for the young between 14 – 35 years! There are still places available for screening on 14 May 2016 at The Venue in Whittington! Further information about CRY screening: http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/cardiac-screening/
28/04/16 - National Congenital Heart Disease Audit Report
The National Congenital Heart Disease Audit (NCHDA) Report 2012-15 has now been published on the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) website and can be accessed via the link below. The NCHDA portal provides a detailed breakdown of activity at each of the centres and for specific procedures. Further information: https://nicor4.nicor.org.uk/__80257061003D4478.nsf/vwContent/home?OpenDocument
