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Recent newspaper reports claim that “one in four people on long-term medication” are at risk of an adverse drug reaction. Is this true? We look behind the headlines.

British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) and the Donate4Dáithí campaign have urged the Stormont Health Committee not to lose momentum in the plans to change organ donation legislation.

EVENT

Date

18 - 19 July 2026

Location

South Wales

Walk, jog or run through South West Wales

The Sky Bet and British Heart Foundation Every Minute Matters campaign has smashed its target to encourage 270,000 people across Britain to learn CPR with almost two months to go.

Find out why some heart attacks are ‘silent’ with Professor Tim Chico.

Medicines can help prevent or treat heart conditions, like high blood pressure, angina, heart attack and heart failure. They’re also used to keep symptoms under control. Some people take medicine for a short time and others may need to take it for longer.

EVENT

Date

4 to 5 July 2026

Location

Peak District - Bakewell Basecamp

Join BHF for a trekking event through the heart of the Peak District National Park and raise funds to help us beat heartbreak forever.

Pies are a popular, though rarely heart-healthy, comfort food. But with a few changes even those with heart and circulatory disease can enjoy them.

When the coronavirus hit, Dr Ricky Vaja swapped his lab coat for scrubs and returned to the NHS frontline. He tells us about his experience and what he’s learned.

Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why it's important to get your blood pressure checked