A pioneering trial led by University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is testing whether exercising before heart surgery can help patients recover faster and improve long-term outcomes. The CardioFit trial is delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and supported by the Heartbeat charity. Patients with cancer are already routinely offered ‘prehabilitation’ as part of a UK-first NHS service at UHS. The

A charity quiz night has raised almost £2,800 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat to help it continue supporting Dorset’s cardiac patients and their families. The quiz night brought together 15 teams for an evening packed with friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of laughter. Claiming the winning title on the night were the “Tormanators” from planning and design consultants TorandCo, who triumphed after a fantastic performance. Close behind as runners-up were “D

A variety show in support of local cardiac charity Heartbeat dazzled audiences at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre last Sunday, delivering an evening filled with live music, comedy, and a diverse range of performances. Comedy Wordsmith Lloyd Hollett ‘Variety From the Heart’ brought the stage to life with appearances from emerging local talent, including Phoenix Performing Arts, Sing Now Choir, and Spot-On Productions. The spectacular evening was hosted by comedy wordsmith Ll