News
01/08/12 - Paul is Up & Running
CHF’s very own runner with a Heart Paul Willgoss has been chosen as one of Up and Running’s ‘Running Aid a Chairty Runner Campaign’ Competition Winners. Paul has won a full set of running kit, help with his training plans and Up & Running will be promoting CHF and his Challenges! You can follow them […]
27/07/12 - CHF Response to ACHD Review
Children’s Heart Federation contribution to ‘Improving everyday life for adults with congenital heart disease
25/07/12 - Heart unit closure referred to Health Secretary
COUNCILLORS from across Yorkshire have agreed to refer the decision to close Leeds children’s heart surgery unit to the Health Secretary.
25/07/12 - One Show – Exclusive Sneak Peek
The Smith’s and the BBC working to film a piece on Pulse Ox Screening for the One Show due to be broadcast soon. [print_gllr id=3684]
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 […]
