Search

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists fell to 406,695 at the end of October 2023 in England – a decrease of 2,846 on the previous month.

Meet the organisations we partnered with for Heart Month 2026. You can also find out how your organisation can take part and raise money for BHF.

Find out if drinking tea, coffee or other popular drinks can lower the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

Drugs to lower blood pressure are still effective at reducing the risk of a heart attack and stroke in old age, even if blood pressure is in an apparently healthy range, according to research we've funded and being presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

You can now donate items collected from your home to give to BHF charity shops

RESEARCH

Brunel University London | Professor Ashraf William Khir

Dr Ashraf Khir from Brunel University and Professor John Pepper, from the Royal Brompton hospital (Imperial College London), are investigating how to improve an important piece of equipment used to treat heart patients, called an intra-aort...

Smoking is very harmful for your heart. Find out more about how smoking affects your heart and why cigarettes, tobacco and vaping are harmful for your heart.

Learn what to pack for hospital with our exclusive video and list of 12 things to pack, specially written for those who are having a heart operation.

Heart surgery can help repair problems with your heart. Learn how to prepare for surgery, what happens during surgery and information on recovery.