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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.

Nearly half of UK adults (43 per cent) have never learnt CPR, according to new figures we’ve released today. The nationally representative survey suggests as many as 23 million are yet to learn the skills to save a life.

Latest NHS England figures published today show that cardiac waiting lists rose to 419,039 at the end of April 2024 in England – an increase of 4,443 on the previous month. This is the highest total on record.

Dr Doug Gurr, former Chair of the Board of Trustees, as been appointed as a Distinguished Fellow in recognition of his commitment and leadership during an extraordinary period in our history.

We want to beat heartbreak caused by heart diseases in Scotland. To do this, we need to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment and care of people who live with these conditions.

In terms of what the British Heart Foundation funds, the clue is in the name, but there’s more to us than just the heart. Our research delves into all sorts of diseases. Here are a few new projects we’re excited to watch unfold.

British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland and Tier 4 Scotland shops reopen following lockdown

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.

Learn about our £1.5 million programme to fund care and support planning via the House of Care framework at five NHS sites in England and Scotland.

The BHF is working in partnership with Amazon and more than 100 independent delivery companies across the UK, to offer the free training to thousands of drivers.