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17/09/12 - Bexley Times – Old Bexley and Sidcup MP James Brokenshire supports children’s heart campaign
A campaign aimed at increasing early detection of children’s heart problems has gained the support of Old Bexley and Sidcup MP James Brokenshire. The Think HEART campaign was launched by charity the Children’s Heart Foundation with the intention of warning parents of signs of a potential heart condition. Mr Brokenshire said: “I’m pleased to […]
17/09/12 - Children’s Heart Federation statement about possible further legal action over Safe and Sustainable
The Children’s Heart Federation (CHF), theUK’s largest children’s heart charity, is disappointed that proposed legal action could further delay vital improvements to children’s heart services. Children and families have waited too long for change and a protracted legal battle could put children’s lives at risk. We remain deeply concerned that children still do not have […]
16/09/12 - Great North Run 2012 – Gallery
Read about our great Great North Runners and why they took part… Gillian Mallinson I was born with the heart condition Biscupid Aortic Valve and Coarctation of the Aorta. I had open heart surgery at the age of 13 to repair my valve and again in 2009 to replace my valve with a mechanical one. […]
14/09/12 - Children’s Heart Federation Resource Wins BMA Patient Information Awards 2012
The Children’s Heart Federation and BHF won a joint award for best Long-Term Conditions publication at the BMA Patient Information Awards held at BMA House on Thursday 13th September 2012. The ‘Straight from the Heart’ resource is for young people aged between 13 and 19 who have an upcoming heart procedure in hospital. The resource […]
13/09/12 - MP Tessa supports campaign to save children with heart problems
Local MP Tessa Munt, met Alex Smith, a parent whose child’s heart condition went undiagnosed for over two years, and has backed a new campaign which seeks to increase early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions. Tessa was pleased to support the HEART campaign launched by the Children’s Heart Federation that aims to inform parents of […]
13/09/12 - Basingstoke Observer – Insurance Firm Martinez & Partners are supporting heart federation
Basingstoke business Martinez and Partners are this year supporting the Children’s Heart Federation, the top children’s heart charity. Rachel Evans, who works for the insurance brokers and has a heart condition, is passionate about supporting CHF’s work together with her colleagues. Rachel said: “The Children’s Heart Federation do great work supporting children who are unwell […]
12/09/12 - Docklands & East London Advertiser – MP Jim Fitzpatrick in call for more heart diagnoses to save babies’ lives
Published: September 11 2012 The Poplar & Limehouse MP is backing a national campaign launched this week to increase diagnoses of Congenital Heart Disease after meeting a mother whose baby’s condition went undiagnosed for two years. “We must increase early detection and make sure children with heart problems get the correct diagnosis sooner,” he said. […]
11/09/12 - MP backs charity’s campaign to boost early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions
MP backs charity’s campaign to boost early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions Gordon Henderson, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey this week met Alex Smith a parent whose child’s heart condition went undiagnosed for over two years and has now backed a new campaign which seeks to increase early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions. Congenital Heart […]
11/09/12 - Chronicle Live – Washington and Sunderland MP backs heart defect campaign
Published 10th September 2012 A NORTH East MP is backing a new campaign which seeks to increase early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions, after meeting with parents of affected children in Parliament. Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect, affecting more than 5,000 children in the UK each year. Despite the seriousness of […]
10/09/12 - MP hosts Children’s Heart Federation Parliamentary Reception
Mike Penning, MP for Hemel Hempstead, hosted a Parliamentary Reception for the Children’s Heart Federation with constituent and CHF campaigner Alex Smith. Alex is a mother whose daughter’s heart condition went undiagnosed for over two years and she is now promoting a new campaign which seeks to increase early diagnosis of children’s heart conditions. Congenital […]
