Make connections
Meet other young people who understand what it’s like to live with a heart condition – with no pressure, just a chance to be yourself.
Support for Families
Youth Hub
Support for young people aged 12-25 with a congenital heart condition
At CHSF, we know that being a young person with a heart condition isn’t always easy. That’s why our Youth Hub is here – to give you a space where you can be yourself, have fun and feel supported. Whether you want to meet others, try something new or get advice for the future, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
How we help
Just some of the things we can help with…
Events & Activities
From chilled social meet-ups and wellbeing sessions to outdoor adventures, there’s loads to get involved in.
We can help you feel more confident about what’s next – from moving to adult care to work, study or travel.
We can help you feel more confident about what’s next – from moving to adult care to work, study or travel.
Advice & Guidance
Got questions? We can offer support and point you in the right direction for more specialist help if you need it.
Preparing for Hospital Stays
Getting ready for a stay on the ward? We’re here to support you
Join Youth Hub
Sign up online to get your CHSF Youth Card. This card gives you access to exclusive youth events and opportunities!
Transition Booklet
This Transition passport was designed with both our young people and clinicians at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. This book is here to help you explore your next steps in your heart journey.
Meet Your Youth Worker
Meet Lu, your Youth Support Worker
I’m Lu, the Family & Youth Support Worker for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF). That means I’m one of your go to people for all things CHSF events, activities and anything youth-related. I work with a bigger team in the hospital to provide you the best service and support.
Youth Stories
All the latest CHSF news, stories and support
LATEST NEWS
July 16, 2026
UK first for Leeds Congenital Echo Team
We’re delighted to share some incredible news from the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit Echo department. The Congenital Echo…
FAMILY
July 9, 2026
Support for families: June 2026
“When your child is having open heart surgery in hospital, it is so frightening and worrisome we were just so glad that…
Ruth
July 9, 2026
Ruth’s Round-up | July 2026
This month it was great to join the Yorkshire & Humber Congenital Cardiac Network Board meeting with doctors, nurses and …
JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
July 3, 2026
Join the CHSF team: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job opportunityCorporate Partnerships Manager Help empower the lives of everyone born with congenital heart disease (CHD) in …
Join the Youth Hub
The CHSF Youth Hub is for young people with CHD. This free membership gets you access to our events, an opportunity to be a member of the Youth Voice Panel and to influence what CHSF does for you going forward.
Become a member to build peer connections and have the opportunity to connect, have fun and make a difference.
Request Support
We can offer a range of practical, wellbeing, financial and sign-posting support to our families.
