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Average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes were 42 minutes in October, latest NHS England data reveals.

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists has risen to a record high of 389,266 at the end of April 2023 in England.

EVENT

Date

17 May 2026

Location

Hackney, London

One of London's most popular events - the Hackney Half Marathon - takes you through the heart of East London. Join TeamBHF for an unforgettable weekend of sport, movement and entertainment

SHOPS & SERVICES

Newbury Community Centre, 1 Charles Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6TD

RESEARCH

University of Leicester | Professor Thompson Robinson

Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in an artery that feeds the brain – called ischaemic stroke. People who have an ischaemic stroke will usually be given clot-busting medicine to restore blood flow to the brain. If this is done within...

EVENT

Date

18 October 2026

Location

Southsea, Portsmouth

Take on the worlds favourite 10 mile running event, the AJ Bell Great South Run. It starts in historic Portsmouth, passing the world famous Historic Dockyard and finishing on the Southsea coast.

EVENT

Date

6 September 2026

Location

Tower Bridge, London

Run half the London Marathon course in reverse and soak up the amazing atmosphere the event has to offer

EVENT

Date

13 September 2026

Location

Richmond, London

The Richmond RunFest gives you the unique opportunity to run through the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. Join Team BHF.

EVENT

Date

Sunday 16 August 2026

Location

Edinburgh

The route starts just outside Edinburgh. You’ll run out and back along the magnificent Golf Coast before finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse.

EVENT

Date

11 October 2026

Location

Hyde Park, London

Spend an autumn day running through four of London's Royal parks and landmark sights, helping us beat heart and circulatory diseases.