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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 […]
Aug 15th 2024 - Children at the Table Campaign
Children at the Table Campaign, a new study by the University of Cambridge and the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) shows serious issues when children and young people with social work involvement for current concerns or experiencing poverty try to access mental health services (CAMHS). The analysis of over 71,000 health records shows that children and […]
Jul 22nd 2024 - Jules Turner – Not Just Travel
We work to ensure children with heart conditions live the fullest lives possible, which includes having the best holidays possible. We know travelling for a child with a heart condition can require additional consideration and planning, so we’ve teamed up with travel expert, Jules Turner – Not Just Travel to support you with knowledge, value, […]