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Dec 30th 2024 - ‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Children waiting months for life-saving procedures as all NHS beds full
Featured in LBC latest article, the CHF chief executive spoke in relation to critically ill children waiting up to eight weeks for life-saving procedures because there’s no space in the NHS. The chief executive of the Children’s Heart Federation, Rajwant Kaur Singh, told LBC situations like Fatima’s are “devastating”. She said she didn’t believe […]
Jan 15th 2025 - Alexander’s Story
Being told our son had a heart defect and required surgery was a huge shock to us. There was nothing detected on the many ultrasounds scans I had throughout my pregnancy, and having no family history of heart issues, it never crossed our minds there could be a problem. Alexander was born at 37 weeks […]
Nov 26th 2024 - Mental Health Support for Children with CHD and their Families
You may remember, as part of our acknowledgement of mental health week in May 2024 we conducted a short survey to find out more about the mental health support available for children with heart conditions, their families and carers across the UK. Here we present back our findings, which we hope will inform our future […]
Nov 22nd 2024 - Nicholas’ Story
told by his mother Eliamara Nicholas its a brave and a very bright clever boy, he brings joys and happiness to as every day and give us reason to believed in good reason to live . He also my second son, he has a sister called Isadora, 4 yrs old than Nicholas. Which’s loves him. […]
Nov 18th 2024 - Wreath Making Workshop
Join CHF at the Chelmsford Club for wreath making and festive fun. Decorate your home for the season and show your support for children with heart conditions 3rd December 2024 Arrivals from 6pm The Chelmsford Club, CM2 0RG
Nov 12nd 2024 - Roadmap for the Healthiest Generation of Children Ever
We are proud to be part of the The Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG) a strong, independent voice advocating for improvements to the health of babies, children and young people. Despite the government’s manifesto commitments to ‘the healthiest generation ever’ and ‘prevention first’ approach to health, a coalition of charities and […]
Dec 19th 2024 - Coffee & Questions
CHF Coffee & Questions are a series of online events, on a variety of subjects relevant to families with children with heart conditions Click the topic to watch the recording. Previous Events Mental Health – Mindset Techniques and Tools Mental wellbeing expert and coach, Anji delivers strategies-based workshop to help support carers with their […]
Nov 18th 2024 - 2024 Christmas Wrapping Party
The Children’s Heart Federation Ultimate Guide to a Wrapping Party: Big Fun + Your Gifts are Done! Wrapping gifts for the holidays can sometimes feel like a bit of a hectic chore, but it doesn’t have to be! Why not host a few friends, have them bring their gifts, and set up a Christmas […]
Aug 22nd 2024 - CHF STEPtember Challenge 2024
This September we’re asking you to put your best foot forward raising awareness for children with heart conditions in a unique STEPtember challenge. Join CHF on a Walk, Run or Stroll with your neighbours and friends, putting the heart into your neighbourhood to create your own ‘heart’ map! Step 1: Sign up by creating your […]
Jul 08th 2024 - CHF ‘Wild at Heart’ Family Activity Day
Join the Children’s Heart Federation for an ‘Wild at Heart’ Essex family activity day at Call of the Wild Zoo, South Woodham Ferrers Saturday 26th October 2024. There will be plenty for all to do and you can learn more and spend time up close with the animals with lunch and refreshments. Places are limited […]
