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The heart care waiting list saw the biggest monthly fall in five years in May, latest figures from NHS England show.

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04 October 2026

Location

Manchester

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Heart treatments given to patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy do not protect them, according to the first ever study to compare these patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than 5 years. The results of the study, funded by us, have been published today in the journal JACC: Advances.

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

You can help heal hearts this Christmas by taking part in a BHF festive fundraisers. In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, the BHF needs the public’s support more than ever to enable it to continue our life saving research and provide vital support to the 7.4 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, make lifelong friends and connect with your community. Whatever your motivation is for volunteering with us, we're here to offer our volunteers a warm welcome!

A new survey commissioned by the British Heart Foundation reveals that UK shoppers are expected to shop second-hand to save money and support those in need, following the Covid-19 pandemic. Charity shops could be vital to the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by helping people save money, shop sustainably and fund charitable services, according to new insight.

Countless heart attacks and strokes could be prevented with sustained drop in cholesterol and blood pressure.

Len Drane, from Treharris, thought he was a fit and healthy, rugby-playing, father-of-three when he had a heart attack playing golf in 2004.

Birmingham City Council has announced details of its Clean Air Zone.