News
24/07/12 - Children’s Heart Federation urges parents, clinicians and politicians to get behind NHS decision over Children’s Heart Surgery
The Children’s Heart Federation represents 23 UK-based voluntary organisations working for children and young people with congenital and acquired heart disease and their families. We cover the full spectrum of CHD, whilst our individual member groups concentrate on specific conditions or provide support in specific locations. We act as the voice of the CHD carer’s […]
24/07/12 - Letter to the Editor of BBC Look North – Leeds Surgery
Letter to the Editor of BBC Look North with reference to coverage about Safe and Sustainable Decision and Leeds surgery.
19/07/12 - Special Award for Julie Wootton (CHF Chair)
Award from the International 22q Meeting 2012 News just in from Orlando, Florida. Julie was awarded the inaugural ‘Unsung Heroes Award’ for services to the 22q community. The award was presented to Julie today at the 8th International Meeting for 22q Deletion Syndrome. Well done! We are very proud of your work.
19/07/12 - My Watford News – Local Mum Receives Backing From Mayor
Local mum gets backing from mayor for Think HEART!
13/07/12 - ACHD Review Young Peoples Engagement Event
Are you aged 15-21 living with congenital heart disease? If so, join us for a fun and interactive discussion session where you can make new friends and discuss your experiences of the NHS and what you think of your service. The NHS is currently reviewing the way care is provided for adults with congenital […]
13/07/12 - Tackling Cardiovascular Disease: Priorities for the Outcomes Strategy – Report
The Children’s Heart Federation has contributed to the new ‘Tackling Cardiovascular Disease: Priorities for the Outcomes Strategy’ report from Cardiovascular Coalition and 4 All Party Parliamentary Groups. CHF’s contribution to the report stressed the importance of considering congenital and acquired heard conditions in children in any strategy dealing with cardiovascular conditions. It also stressed the […]
09/07/12 - British 10k 2012 – Gallery
Pictures of Children’s Heart Federation runners and team who took part in the British 10k in London on Sunday 8th July 2012. A special thank you to all the fabulous runners who took part!
09/07/12 - British 10k London 2012 Pictures
Check out the pic’s of the splendid CHF runners at the 10k in London.
06/07/12 - Safe and Sustainable Briefing
Briefing on the decision made by the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts on the future configuration of children’s congenital heart services, which includes a summary on next steps. Download Safe and Sustainable briefing 06 07 2012
06/07/12 - Watford Observer – Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunt held in aid of Children’s Heart Federation 10:03am Friday 6th July 2012 in By Adam Binnie Couple organise charity treasure hunt A couple from Rickmansworth organised a treasure hunt event to raise money for a charity close to their heart. Michelle and Ian Crossley from Norfolk Road organised the event to to raise money […]
