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Children's Heart Federation

Children's Heart Federation (CHF) is the leading charity in the UK and umbrella body for voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of all children and young people affected by congenital and acquired heart condition.

CHF are committed to:
  • Raising and maintaining awareness about congenital and acquired heart conditions;
  • Bringing about permanent improvements in the social and medical care of children with heart conditions and their families;
  • Providing advice, information and practical support according to the needs of our stakeholders;
  • Preparing young people with CHD for life after family support, so they can live independent lives and make informed decisions about their future well-being;
  • Working in partnership with the Education, Healthcare and Social Care sectors as well as other charities to ensure that congenital and acquired heart conditions are fully understood and the needs of children and young people with heart conditions and their families are met;
  • Supporting our member groups and helping them to grow and develop;
  • Helping children and young people with heart conditions and their families to meet and spend time with other people in the same position as themselves.

CHF is dedicated to seeing these children and young people and their families fully supported and included in their community.

Contact

Children's Heart Federation
Anne Keatley-Clarke
2-4 Great Eastern Street
London
EC2A 3NW
United Kingdom
www.chfed.org.uk
Email:
Phone: +44 (0)20 7422 0630
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Heartbeat Northern Ireland

Heartbeat Northern Ireland aim to:
  • Support Families;
  • Support research into congenital heart disease;
  • Support Clark Clinic, Northern Ireland’s Paediatric Cardiac Centre.

Contact

Irwyn McKibbin
www.heartbeatni.com
Email:
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Children's Heartbeat Trust

Children's Heartbeat Trust aim to:
  • Offer Family Support;
  • Support the active research programme at the Paediatric Cardiology Department at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children;
  • Provide equipment and resources in support of the Clark Clinic, Royal Belfast Hospital.

Contact

Sarah Quinlan
www.childrensheartbeattrust.org
Email:
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The Somerville Foundation

The Somerville Foundation aim to:
Ensure that GUCH patients enjoy access to every opportunity, are free from discrimination and are fully supported throughout their life.

Their vision is:
A world where everyone born with a heart condition receives excellent medical care; where GUCHs lead happy, healthy lives and reach their full potential.

Contact

The Somerville Foundation
Saracens House
25 St Margaret's Green
Ipswich
IP4 2BN
www.thesf.org.uk