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BHF welcomes news that The Committee on Climate Change is urging the Government to accelerate a ban on diesel and petrol cars.

RESEARCH

University of Birmingham | Dr Steven Thomas

Platelets play an essential role in normal blood clotting to prevent blood loss after injury, but also when there is unwanted clotting in a blood vessel, called thrombosis. Scientists now have a greater understanding of the blood clotting p...

Nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research supported by the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK and published in Nature Medicine

Clinical Study Grants support clinical trials and other clinical studies, usually costing more than £350,000. Find out more information on the entry requirements and how to apply.

The Government has launched its new data strategy, called 'Data Saves Lives: reshaping health and social care with data'. We've welcomed its ambitions to improve public trust in data.

RESEARCH

University of Cambridge | Dr Stephanie Jung

When we have a cut the body responds by forming a blood clot at the wound site. Platelets are small blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured, by clumping together and forming a blood clot. Blood clots are s...

We’re joining other healthcare organisations and ambulance services in urging people to learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day in light of worrying research that shows that over a third (38%) of UK adults have never undertaken any form of CPR training.

Our guide to planning a coffee morning or tea party fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation. Get free materials and raise money for lifesaving research.

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match last year, has urged the nation to learn CPR this Heart Month.

While our shops are temporarily closed, we are asking the public to donate their discarded presents by post, to help support us this New Year.