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…
Your Heart, Our Mission
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.’
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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…
In Memory of Professor Douglas Chamberlain, CBE, OStJ, KSGFounder of The Sussex Heart Charity(1923–2025) It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Professor Douglas Chamberlain on 22nd May 2025. A pioneering cardiologist, Douglas was instrumental in transforming cardiac care—not only in Sussex but across the UK and beyond. He…
We are thrilled to announce the successful installation of a life-saving defibrillator at The Flour Pot Bakery at Fiveways in Brighton. The SHC is committed to supporting the installation of publicly accessible AED across Sussex and we were therefore delighted to fund this project together with members of the Fiveways community.