by CHSF | Apr 5, 2024 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
What is self-care? Self-care is more than just having a hot bath. Self-care refers to the things you can do to look after yourself and reduce stress. Why is it important? There are many benefits of self-care. It can help you to cope when things are tough and can help...
by CHSF | Mar 26, 2024 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS
We are happy to announce the return of Cardiac Cafes in 2024, and what a wonderful start it has been! Our recent gathering in Bradford marked the launch of an exciting new year, filled with hope, support, and new connections… Family Support and Youth Worker Lu...
by CHSF | Feb 12, 2024 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS
2024 has brought a burst of energy and enthusiasm to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund’s (CHSF) Family Support Team. Sarah, Family Support Supervisor, accompanied by Lucy, our Family Support/Youth Worker, have shared their plans for the upcoming year. As we...
by CHSF | Feb 6, 2024 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
At CHSF, we know that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves more than treating just the heart itself. It is so much more than that. That’s why Mindfulness Welcome Packs are now being given to families when they arrive on the children’s heart...
by CHSF | Jan 23, 2024 | CORPORATE, FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, Youth
written by Georgie Abbott “Ready, Steady, Go, Hello” is a national programme our CHSF Family Support Worker, Lucy McMahon, has been telling me we are working towards implementing to help our young heart warriors as they navigate their cardiac care pathways. And...
by CHSF | Jan 16, 2024 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Written by mum Jessica Gracie was born on the 30th September 2022, weighing 6lb 4oz and this is where our journey began… Within 72 hours of Gracie being born and spending time on NICU, we found out Gracie had Tetralogy of fallot, VSD and an ASD, which is all...
