LHM Christmas Appeal – December 2021
Every year, many of our young members with half a working heart undergo the Fontan procedure, an operation that aims to give children with half a heart more energy than
World Heart Day – September 2021
It’s here! Happy World Heart Day everyone! Today we are championing LHM and the incredible people that make our half-a-heart community so special. To our amazing supporters, we want to
LHM community reunited at summer family event – September 2021
A special coming together of families on the half a heart journey. After almost two years, the LHM family sees a return to physical events with an exciting summer event
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Update – July 2021
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common respiratory illness that is normally seen in the winter months but this year it seems to be springing up in children over the
Covid-19 – BCCA Update on COVID-19 Vaccination in Children – July 2021
This statement comes from the British Congenital Cardiac Association, published 20th July 2021. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued new paediatric guidance on COVID-19 vaccination. The
Matt keeps running to support young people with half a working heart
Friend of LHM, Matthew Abbott, is currently in the midst of an incredible charity fundraising project that will see him complete 5 Rat Race challenges before the end of the
Football and living with half a working heart
Young people with half a working heart generally do not have the energy levels of their peers. Needing extra breaks to catch your breath can make it tricky to keep
Champion Study Initial Findings
What was the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on the delivery of care to children and adults with congenital heart disease? A qualitative study using online forums. Click
Research priorities in single-ventricle heart conditions: a United Kingdom national study
Published in 2018, the object of this project was to bring together stakeholders in the United Kingdom to establish national priorities for research in single-ventricle heart conditions. In partnership with