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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 HouseNHS 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 standardsNews 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 diseaseKeeping 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, complexUpdate 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 heartHeart charity spread Christmas cheer at Bullring
Little Hearts Matter recently entertained shoppers at Bullring Birmingham with Christmas carols and live music. The charity and guests performed Christmas carols and festive songs along with two choirs: St AlphegeHelp us raise awareness of the needs of children with heart disease with the Department of Work and Pensions.
Why does the Department of Work and Pensions exclude Heart Disease in Children from DLA guidance? 1 in 145 children a year are born with heart disease and a furtherZipper Zone Launch
We’re very excited that our new youth site for our young members – Zipper Zone – has finally gone live! We hope that you enjoy browsing through the site andHelp us make a change to Disability Living Allowance for children with heart disease.
Why are so many heart children turned down for DLA despite their disabilities? We think it’s partly because heart disease is not given a place in the guidance used byIf you’re a journalist and want to find out more about LHM, please contact us using the form below.