Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped and incapable of supporting the systemic circulation. Please click here
Little Hearts Matter Launches Christmas Appeal to Support Crucial Helpline
Today, Little Hearts Matter (LHM) is excited to announce the launch of its Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise funds for the indispensable Little Hearts Matter Support Line. The support line, vital for
Fontan-Associated Liver Disease
The Fontan procedure has gained acceptance and achieved excellent short-term outcomes, it has become evident that most post-Fontan patients develop hepatic fibrosis and even cirrhosis over time, referred to as
Children With Congenital Heart Disease 5 Times More Likely to Have a Mental Health Disorder, Study Finds
Most congenital heart defects develop in the womb and are present at birth. Certain medical conditions, medications, and genes may influence the development of heart defects. Sometimes, structural heart defects
Little Hearts Matter appoints new CEO and Head of Services
Lisa Davies and Suzie Hutchinson join forces to grow and build charity for children and their families with half a working heart Pictured above (l-r) Suzie Hutchinson and Lisa Davies
The LHM Team welcomes Joy, our new social media lead
Having been with LHM for over four years we say farewell and good luck to Sam Jones as he leaves us to start a new path in self employment. He
Claire’s story in support of Organ Donation Week 2023
Life before Fontan When pregnant with Vinnie, I was told life would be a rollercoaster and boy is it. I feared the worst carrying Vinnie, it was an extremely hard
LHM family raises thousands for charity in memory of their son
An LHM family has raised over £5000 for Little Hearts Matter during a charity fundraiser, in memory of their son, Theo. Jessica and Jordan lost their son Theo in March,
Transforming collaborative research: a national strategy to address the JLA priorities for children and adults with CHD
A national strategy to address the James Lind Alliance priorities for children and adults with congenital heart disease In recent years, outcomes have continued to improve and nowadays around 97%