CHSF helps train local sonographers

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund has given financial support to a training project for Yorkshire sonographers. The training provides sonographers with the tools to better detect potential heart defects in babies. 217 sonographers across the LGI and wider...

Understanding Children’s Heart Surgery Outcomes

A new resource has launched to help parents and families interpret the statistics for survival after children’s heart surgery. The content, navigation, language and look of the website Understanding Children’s Heart Surgery Outcomes was developed by listening and...

White Rose Classic: remembering George

Leeds Adult Congenital Cardiologist George Ballard (top right) tragically died in a cycling accident in August last year. He was not only a gifted and caring doctor but also a big personality – his quirky nature and compassion made him a favourite with...
More reasons to thank Morrish Solicitors

More reasons to thank Morrish Solicitors

We’ve benefitted in more ways than one since Morrish Solicitors chose us as their Charity of the Year last July. The team are based in Oxford Row, just round the corner from the LGI, proving the old adage that good neighbours become good friends! On top of...

Keeping the Beat introduction video

This introduction video to Keeping the Beat gives an overview of the campaign to raise £500,000 towards a revolutionary children’s heart theatre, and what it means for the LGI and those touched by congenital heart disease. It includes interviews with Consultant...