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Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat has renewed its funding for a series of animated videos that help cardiac patients better understand the treatment they will receive before arriving at hospital. The “Explain My Procedure” video library was designed by medically trained experts and allows patients and their loved ones to revisit the information as often as needed before treatment. They are also available in Polish, helping to make the resources accessible to a wider

A Southampton-based charity has raised more than £4,500 in an all-day golf challenge. Cardiac charity Heartbeat received an incredible £4656.63 to help fund the renovation works at Heartbeat House – a home-from-home facility for the families of patients being treated at University Hospital Southampton. The money was raised during a mammoth golf-athon, which saw former Premier League striker James Beattie and former Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ take on 18 holes at 18 diff

Local cardiac charity, Heartbeat, is expanding its support for heart patients across the region by funding a new specialist role at the University Hospital Southampton. Rebecca Budge has joined the team as a Heart Failure Psychological Therapist, supporting cardiac patients aged 25 and over who are undergoing treatment in hospital. She will provide dedicated psychological care from the point of diagnosis, throughout each patient’s medical journey. The newly funded role aims t

A Hampshire mother-and-daughter duo have completed a four‑day adventure across Europe while raising money for Southampton‑based cardiac charity Heartbeat. Teresa and Adrienne took part in Monte Carlo or Bust Black Forest Gateau ‘banger’ Rally in a 2003 Fiat Punto – a car they bought for just £200 and decorated with hearts to highlight their Heartbeat fundraising mission. The rally, which began in Namur, Belgium and finished in Monte Carlo isn’t about speed. Instead, it’s a fu

Thousands of pounds have been raised for local cardiac charity Heartbeat after the hugely successful return of Heart & Stroll saw families, friends and supporters come together for a memorable day of fundraising and fun. An incredible £8,800 was raised as 244 participants took to Southampton Common on Sunday 28 June, enjoying a gentle 5k walk packed with surprises along the route, all while supporting Heartbeat's vital work for cardiac patients and their families across the s

A Dorset teen who underwent open heart surgery as a baby has biked and hiked over 30 miles to raise over £5,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat and help others born with complex heart conditions. Bella Brittan from Christchurch cycled from her home to Lyndhurst before setting off on foot to the charity’s headquarters at Rotary Heartbeat House. Born with Tetralogy of Fallot – a condition caused by four structural abnormalities within the heart – Bella knows first-hand the impac

Professor Nick Curzen of University Hospital Southampton A Southampton-based cardiac charity has helped to fund a study that uses advanced AI heart scan technology to identify patients most at risk of dying or having a further heart attack after they have been treated for a heart attack. Heartbeat, in conjunction with two other research companies, have funded the PICNIC study of STEMI patients – a type of heart attack that occurs when a major artery feeding into the heart is

At Heartbeat, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know Jas and her family. Here’s her story: During her mother’s 20-week pregnancy scan, Jas was prenatally diagnosed with four complex heart conditions: 1. Congenitally corrected transposition 2. Dextrocardia with large outlet VSD 3. Pulmonary outflow tract obstruction due to accessory tissue attached to the aortic valve cusp 4. Intermittent episodes of second and third-degree AV block After receiving t

Two major corporate sponsors have been announced as a celebrity duo gets ready to take on an 18-hour golfing challenge in aid of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat. Peter Cooper Motor Group and Bizpedia are backing the ‘Beatts and Tubes’ golf challenge, which will see former Premier League striker James Beattie and ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale team up to take on 18 holes across 18 courses in just 18 hours, travelling between venues throughout Hampshire and Dor

A hugely successful fundraising event was held in Guernsey on the 9th May, bringing together supporters, local businesses, and members of the community for a memorable celebration filled with music, entertainment, and fundraising. The special event, organised by Rene Archer, featured a fantastic Frankie Valli Tribute Act which attracted many people to come together to enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere at the beautiful Cobo Bay Hotel. Guests were treated to live entertainment,

On 26 April, four incredible runners laced up their trainers and took on one of the world’s most iconic endurance event, the London Marathon, all in support of Heartbeat. Taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile course through the capital, Sam Scott, Charlotte Stone, Molly Moore and Kate McLaughlin each stepped up to the challenge with determination, passion and purpose. Every mile they ran was powered not only by stamina, but by deeply personal reasons for choosing to support Heart

A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat. The day saw 17 teams head out onto the greens to compete for the top spot with plenty of spring sunshine to keep spirits high. Lifting the trophy for first place at the end of the day was overall winner team Lee Peck Media, with Hobbs the Printers coming in at second place. An honourable third place went to Chris Ford’s Team. Sponsore

Our Cardiac Youth Service has been full of energy over the past few months, with a variety of exciting activities and events giving our young people aged 11-25 years, the opportunity to connect, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences together. With the arrival of the first sunshine of the year, it has been wonderful for them to get out and about and make the most of what the local community has to offer. In March, Becky and Kim (our cardiac youth workers) hosted the grou

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

A legal firm’s Managing Partner has taken on a 50-mile hike from Winchester to Southampton and then Bournemouth in just two days to raise money for cardiac charity Heartbeat. Paris Smith’s Managing Partner Huw Miles has hiked between the firm’s three offices in Winchester, Southampton and Bournemouth, successfully raising £2,440 for Heartbeat’s pioneering 3D heart project. Huw set off from the heart of Winchester city centre on Sat 11 April and crossed the finish line on Sund

With just two weeks to go, the countdown has officially begun for a spectacular night of entertainment at the Mayflower Theatre in support of cardiac charity Heartbeat. On Sunday 19 April, Variety from the Heart will take centre stage, promising an unforgettable evening packed with dazzling performances from a mix of established stars and exciting local talent. Big names include ventriloquist and comedian Max Fulham fresh from his appearance in the theatre’s 2025 production

Ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale and former Premier League striker James Beattie have joined forces to take on the ultimate golf challenge in aid of Southampton cardiac charity, Heartbeat. This inspiring duo – nicknamed ‘Beatts and Tubes’ – will soon be swinging into action for an incredible fundraising challenge. They aim to complete 18 holes of golf across 18 different courses within just 18 hours, beginning at Boundary Lakes Golf Course in Southampton and finishin

Kay and Adrian Butterworth A cardiac charity in Southampton has received a kind donation of £6,000 from the Marden Charitable Trust. Trustees of the Marden Charitable Trust, Kay and Adrian Butterworth from Brockenhurst in the New Forest, have made the biggest donation of their financial year to cardiac charity Heartbeat to acknowledge its work supporting Kay as she underwent treatment for a heart condition. In 2022, Kay visited her local surgery as she had swollen ankles and