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…
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…
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(1931–2025) 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.
February is National Heart Month. The annual campaign aims to raises awareness about heart health and encourages people to be heart healthy.
Celebrate Heart Month by supporting the SHC, so we can continue to support the amazing cardiac staff at Sussex NHS hospitals and fund heart healthcare in Sussex.
The Sussex Heart Charity has a legacy of funding cutting-edge, life-saving hospital equipment, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machines, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems and Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors. However, the smaller pieces of equipment can often have just as profound an impact on enhancing patient care and outcomes. Recently, we equipped Brighton’s Cardiac Rehabilitation team…
The Sussex Heart Charity had the privilege of joining the RSCH Cardiac Cath Lab and research teams to raise awareness of their incredible work while also raising much-needed funds to support our mission of improving the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex. It was a fantastic afternoon and a wonderful opportunity to connect…
We are proud to announce the launch of ‘Rescue Ready’, a new project funded by the Sussex Heart Charity, delivered in partnership with award-winning Pulse South Coast. It supplies free CPR and AED familiarisation sessions to community groups across the whole of Sussex. Every second counts in a cardiac emergency, and the aim of the…
We are thrilled to announce that Amanda Burton has joined us as the new Patron of the Sussex Heart Charity! Together, we’re poised to make an even greater impact for people living with heart conditions across Sussex.