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One of the most significant developments within the service this year has been the introduction of our monthly Cardiac Information Session, created specifically to support patients who have recently been diagnosed with heart failure. Receiving a heart failure diagnosis can be an overwhelming and uncertain time, and these sessions aim to provide patients with the knowledge, reassurance, and support they need during the early stages of their journey. Held once a month, the sess

Young people living with heart conditions have enjoyed a weekend of adventure, friendship and new experiences at Calshot Activity Centre, supported by Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat. The residential brought together young people aged 15 to 24 from across the region, giving them the opportunity to meet others who understand the challenges of living with a heart condition, build confidence and enjoy a break from the demands of everyday life. Organised by the cardia

An evening celebrating some of musical theatre’s best-loved songs has brought audiences together in support of Hampshire cardiac charity Heartbeat, raising just shy of £400. The annual Heart & Music fundraiser returned to The Point Theatre in Eastleigh, treating audiences to a spectacular celebration of the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber while supporting Heartbeat’s work with people living with congenital and cardiovascular disease. The programme featured songs from some of

The Rotary Club of Alderney has been raising vital funds for cardiac charity Heartbeat which supports cardiac patients and their families when they need it most. The Rotary Club of Alderney (established 1979) plays a big part in community and fundraising projects, has organised several fundraisers in aid of Heartbeat, including its annual Valentine’s Dinner at French restaurant Le Pesked. The event attracted more than 50 attendees and raised £1,000 through ticket sales and a

A Southampton-based charity golf day has raised £15,200 before costs to help fund the renovation of the charity’s much-loved Rotary Heartbeat House for cardiac patients and their families in the community. Heartbeat’s golf day at Stoneham Golf Club, proudly supported by VFS Scattolini as headline sponsor along with Clarke Willmott as Nearest the Pin sponsor, brought together supporters, local companies and keen golfers for an exciting day of friendly competition, networking a

A Southampton cardiac charity has received a generous £1,000 donation from the team at John Lewis, helping to support its work with cardiac patients and their families across the region. Heartbeat, which supports cardiac care and patients at University Hospital Southampton, has received the generous donation from the John Lewis team, with the money set to go towards cutting medical equipment not currently available within the NHS. The latest donation, which was raised by th

Major refurbishment works have begun at a Southampton cardiac charity’s biggest asset, Rotary Heartbeat House, to create more accessible accommodation and communal space for families of cardiac patients. Rotary Heartbeat House is the home-from-home facility funded by cardiac charity Heartbeat located just three minutes from the University Hospital Southampton, providing vital accommodation for a small one off payment to cardiac patients and their families. Renovations officia

Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat has raised an outstanding £15,000 before costs from its annual Golf Day fundraiser, held at the picturesque South Winchester Golf Club. The hugely successful event, proudly headline sponsored by Pangea Insurance, brought together supporters, local businesses and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day of competition, networking and fundraising on Wednesday 12 August. Pangea Insurance's generous support played a pivotal role in the succ

Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat is delighted to welcome Eliza O’Reilly as its new Head of Fundraising. Bringing both professional expertise and a deeply personal connection to the charity, Eliza joins the team with a passion for helping Heartbeat continue its life-changing support for heart patients and their families. Bringing with her more than 17 years of charity sector experience Eliza has worked with a range of charities, including Young Lives vs Cancer, Help

A Dorset teenager who raised more than £6,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat has been celebrated within her community for her incredible fundraising efforts after being named one of Christchurch Carnival’s 2026 Carnival Stars. Bella Brittan from Christchurch was recognised for her determination to give back to the charity which supported her after she underwent open heart surgery as a baby. Earlier this year, Bella took on an incredible challenge to raise money for Heartbeat,

An annual fundraising event organised by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has raised £850 for Heartbeat, a Southampton-based cardiac charity. This latest fundraiser brings Morgan Sindall’s total donation to Heartbeat of £3,420 over two years, with two charity bike rides and a contribution towards Heartbeat’s annual walking fundraiser, Heart and Stroll. This year’s challenge saw the Morgan Sindall team take on both a cycle ride and a newly introduced hiking route,

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

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,