by CHSF | Aug 4, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
“Nice to have a chat with a friendly face offering financial and moral support” – parent on the ward During the month of July… 20 referrals received for targeted Family Support 36 families engaged With 12 young people worked with and supported Financial...
by CHSF | Jul 8, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Louie’s journey through complex heart surgery has been nothing short of extraordinary. In this blog, Louie’s mum Emily shares the story of their time in hospital, the incredible care they received and the strength their family found through the toughest of...
by CHSF | Jul 8, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS
“As we reach the halfway point of the year, we wanted to take a moment to share what the Family Support Team has achieved so far in 2025. “Each quarter, we reflect on our progress to help everyone understand the impact we’ve made. “This update...
by CHSF | Jul 1, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Maisy was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth, and at just 7 months old, she had open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Her mum Laura has kindly shared their journey – from diagnosis, and the care Maisy received, to the support...
by CHSF | Jun 20, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Blake’s mum, Chelsea, said: “My partner Matthew and I found out that Blake had something wrong with his heart when he suddenly was really poorly on 30th September 2022. “We took him to Chesterfield Hospital to be seen and Matthew and I were told he had...
by CHSF | Jun 12, 2025 | EVENTS, FAMILY, Youth
Calling all 13-16 year olds!Sign up for our Youth Day this summer When? Tuesday 12th August 2025 Where? Lineham Farm, Leeds [Google Maps] Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm (lunch included!) Join the CHSF team for an exciting day at Lineham Farm this summer! Meet other young...