Everyone at the Sussex Heart Charity was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Angela Brinkhurst on Sunday 12th October. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her husband Paul and their family.
Remembering Angela Brinkhurst
Your Heart, Our Mission
Sussex Heart Charity
For over three decades, we have been dedicated to providing unwavering support to heart patients throughout Sussex. Since our establishment in 1987, our core mission has been to bring about positive changes in all aspects of cardiac care. We are passionate about creating patient-friendly information that empowers individuals and setting new care standards to elevate the quality of healthcare provided. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have been able to acquire state-of-the-art medical equipment and lead impactful community-driven projects. We are dedicated to improving the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex.
Empowering local communities by teaching essential lifesaving skills, so everyone has the confidence and knowledge to be ‘rescue ready.’
Latest News
New life-saving defibrillators in memory of much-loved son
The Sussex Heart Charity is delighted to announce that two more publicly accessible life-saving defibrillators are now available in Sussex. The project was brought to us by Juli, who had chosen to fund an AED for her local community in memory of her son Ewan. Juli’s family were devastated by the sudden death of Ewan…
Stay on the ball!
We are delighted to be involved with the On the Ball heart health awareness campaign. The Bluecrest Wellness initiative launched last week and is being fronted by the Brighton & Hove Albion star and Lioness legend Fran Kirby. Keeping “on the ball” when it comes to your heart is so important, especially for women (who…
From Surgery to Song: Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte’s heart journey began in January 2023 when an unexpected collapse led to the diagnosis of a heart condition. Charlotte needed open heart surgery and had her operation at RSCH in May 2024. After completing the cardiac rehabilitation programme at Eastbourne hospital, she now has the confidence and knowledge to lead a heart healthy life…