Tick the Box for LHM Contact

Over the next month the LHM team will be contacting members directly, by post or email, to update them on new rules set by the Charity Commission on how charities

NHS to notify heart surgery patients of small risk of infection caused by heater cooler units

The NHS is today (Tuesday 21st March) taking the precautionary step of writing to patients who have had certain types of open heart surgery to inform them that they may have a  low risk of having contracted an

Brave children address House of Lords event about living their lives with just half a working heart

Seven children, all born with half a working heart, kicked off a countrywide awareness campaign to help others living with the same condition with a special reception at the House

NHS England’s Congenital Cardiac Consultation

We would just like to remind you to take part in the  NHS England congenital cardiac consultation. Having agreed a new set of Standards, which aim to raise the standards

News from the Department of Work and Pensions.

Many of you know that a number of congenital cardiac charities have been working together to get the Department of Work and Pensions to re-introduce information on childhood heart disease

Keeping children’s heart services safe.

It is always so sad to hear that any child has received poor treatment or care whilst in hospital, or from a community medical team. With advancements in treatment, complex

Update on the infection risks associated with heater cooler units used in open-heart surgery

NHS England have sent us this update on the issue of the very, very low risk of heart infections in children and young adults who have recently had open heart