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We've partnered with the British Cardiovascular Society to carry out a census of the cardiac workforce in England.

EVENT

Date

3 May 2026

Location

Birmingham

The Great Birmingham Run welcomes 16,000 runners to the streets of Birmingham. Experience the support of the community all the way along the 10K course through the heart of Birmingham.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Dr Catherine Pears

Platelets are small circulating cells in the blood that clump together when blood clots after an injury, to prevent excessive bleeding. But platelets are also involved in forming clots in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke...

Our Medical Director writes about the recent findings around statins and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. He explains the flaws in the research and why it is crucial people continue to take their statin.

In recognition of the part that the BHF plays in nurturing a positive research culture, BHF has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). This BHF blog explains how we will begin to implement DORA principles in our funding and evaluation processes.

Our Senior Cardiac Nurse Julie Ward talks to Dr Neil Chapman about high blood pressure and updates us on how the BHF is tackling it.

Professor Hugh Watkins and an international team are developing cures for inherited heart muscle conditions.

New research from Nottingham University shows that around half of people taking statins do not see their cholesterol drop to the recommended levels within two years.

EVENT

Date

6 - 7 June 2026

Location

Kendal, Lake District

Walk or run through England’s finest countryside for the Lake District Challenge