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£2400 raised at Art Exhibition

David Makinson's art exhibition held on 23rd July raised an incredible £2400! We are extremely grateful to all those involved as well as everyone who attended. The event was a huge success, thank you! Read the news article here. &nb…

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DVLA: Updated H1 Form for CHD

The GOV.UK website states that if you have a medical condition that could affect your driving you are required to tell DVLA. The form required to notify the DVLA of a medical condition has been updated. The list of conditions are listed on…

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UK Weather Warnings - Extreme Heat Alert

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Trustees announce the passing of Michael Cumper

Dear ACHD Community, It is with great sadness that the Board of Trustees announce that our President Michael Cumper who served the charity for many years passed away earlier this week. Michael was dedicated to the cause of Somerville…

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A tribute to Marc de Leval

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Professor Marc de Leval and would like to pay tribute to his great achievements in the field of congenital cardiac care. Professor de Leval passed away on 26th June 2022. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor…

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World Wellbeing Week 2022

World Wellbeing week is on from 27 June - 1 July 2022 Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. 5…

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Focus Group - Quality of Life of adult Fontans

Join the focus group! More and more Fontan patients are now reaching adulthood, which is an amazing medical feat. Despite the advances in medicine, patients are still facing more struggles in everyday life compared to their healthy peers, and…

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In Conversation with Professor Jane Somerville

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David Makinson on Men's Mental Health and ACHD

Living with a life-long congenital heart condition places significant physical challenges on an individual. Less obvious are the psychological or mental challenges that go with it - the hidden cost of a lifetime of surgeries, tests, hospital…

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Mike Owen's Tips for better Mental Health

Mike Owen; who has two Congenital Heart Defects and is an ACHD advocate; shares some of his mental health tips for #MensMentalHealth Awareness week. Mike confronted the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness in his own way. Even…

NHS SAFETY Alert - Mechanical Valves - 19 July ’21

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Neil Hunting’s radio interview on running the London Marathon for The Somerville Foundation with Jon Wright – BBC Suffolk – 18 August 21. Listen Here. Donate to Neil’s fundraiser here.

Our very own Helen Taylor talks to Jon Wright on BBC Suffolk about running for The Somerville Foundation. Listen Here.

Chris Byland (Radio Producer) on The Somerville Foundation – Listen Here

Roger Black – Radio 4 Appeal – Listen Here

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