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 Coldean community has shown remarkable dedication to enhancing local safety through a series of successful fundraising efforts. Their journey began in June 2017…
People should not worry about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) being offered in unlocked cabinets for several reasons: Accessibility During Emergencies: In an emergency, every second counts. Unlocked cabinets ensure that AEDs are quickly and easily accessible when needed, potentially saving lives by reducing the time it takes to start life-saving procedures. In most cases, a second…
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Sponsored Walk has been a tremendous success, raising just over £10,000! The Sussex Heart Charity (SHC) would like to thank everyone who donated and participated in this event. Your support is invaluable and will significantly aid heart patients in Sussex in the coming months and years.
We are excited to announce that Grattons Drive Bowls Club in Crawley has successfully secured funding from the Sussex Heart Charity for a new defibrillator. This essential piece of lifesaving equipment has been installed on the external wall of their club, ensuring it is accessible 24/7 to all members and visitors. The defibrillator was made…