Latest version of our newsletter, the Ticker Times, is now available. Download from our website.
Lagan’s Foundation
Providing support and at home care to families with babies and children under the age of 5 diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects and / or feeding difficulties. Supported by Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust – Cardiac and Gastroenterology Departments.
Results from study into NICE guidelines on prescribing antibiotics
Study into NICE guidelines on prescribing antibiotics to protect against infective endocarditis shows no significant increases in cases. The abstract concludes “Although this lends support to the guideline, ongoing data monitoring is needed to confirm this, and further clinical trials should determine if antibiotic prophylaxis still has a role in protecting some patients at particularly high risk. “. See abstract or full text for more.
JustTextGiving by Vodafone
You can now donate quickly and easily to the Association by text message. Just text HART42 and amount to 70070. 100% of your donation goes to the Association and UK tax payers can GiftAid it which adds an extra 25% to your donation from the tax man. Download our poster or see www.heartchild.info/donatebytext for more info.
Update Jan-2019
From 31st March 2019, this service is no longer available. See https://heartchild.info/web/2019/01/17/justtextgiving/
2011 Christmas Cards
Might seem a bit early but our 2011 Christmas Cards are now available. Get yours while stocks last. See www.heartchild.info/cards for more details.
Fundraising by SMS
Our Justgiving fundraisers can now receive donations to their fundraising page via text message, see https://www.heartchild.info/justtextgiving for more information.
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Safe and Sustainable
Make sure we don’t lose the facilities at Alder Hey, attend the meeting on 9th May 2011. See Safe And Sustainable Meeting.
Ticker Times
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NHS Carers Direct
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them. Deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people who use a textphone can contact Carers Direct by textphone/minicom, on 0800 988 8657.