by CHSF | Nov 13, 2023 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS
Thanks to your donations – which fund her role – Family Support Supervisor, Sarah Cherry arranged a soft play and sensory session earlier this month for heart heroes with additional needs. Sarah told us a bit more about the sessions and why heart hero...
by CHSF | May 23, 2023 | CORPORATE, FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
Corporate Partnerships Manager Georgie recently had the opportunity to shadow Shelly, one of our Family Support Workers at CHSF, as she visited families currently staying on the children’s heart ward (L51). Shelly’s crucial role is only made possible by...
by CHSF | Apr 4, 2023 | FAMILY
CHSF’s private community group on Facebook is a peer-support forum for heart families and patients to network with others who have had shared experiences. The group consists of patients with congenital heart disease, parents and family members who find it an...
by CHSF | Apr 3, 2023 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
We are thrilled to announce we have awarded a grant of £10,000 to Eckersley House ‘Home from Home’ run by The Sick Children’s Trust, thanks to your donations. Eckersley House gives families with a seriously ill child at Leeds Children’s Hospital a place to stay just...
by CHSF | Mar 10, 2023 | FAMILY
What is Disability Living Allowance (DLA)? If you are looking after a child with a health condition or disability who is under 16, they may be entitled to a benefit called Disability Living Allowance or ‘DLA’. DLA is extra money you might be able to claim...
by CHSF | Mar 9, 2023 | EVENTS, FAMILY, LATEST NEWS
We invite young cardiac patients and their parents/carers to join us for this free Easter social event. Meet CHSF’s Family Support workers, chat with the fundraising team, and get to know other families in the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund community. With fun...
