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When a child is diagnosed with a heart problem it is a difficult time for the whole family, we would like to help

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Research into Parents’ Experiences of Administering Painful and/or Invasive Procedures

A team from the Social Policy Research Unit at the University of York, funded by WellChild, are conducting research into the administration of painful and/or invasive procedures by parents of children with long-term health conditions.  This research is running from May 2014 to October 2015 and they are looking for support from parents who may be able to provide their own experiences of this.

They would like to better understand your experiences of undertaking the procedure, being trained to do the procedure, managing your child’s reactions to the procedures, how you think undertaking these procedures affects you, your child and your family, and any support needs arising from this.

If you feel that you could help with the research, further information is available at http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/research/pdf/PEAPIPinf.pdf.

Alternatively, contact Gemma Spiers on 01904 321984, or at gemma.spiers@york.ac.uk.

March 8, 2015 Matthew

Sponsored Bounce

Chloe sponsor letterWe are really looking forward to the end of the month when we are having a sponsored bounce.   A local paper has been to see one of our older children who has already raised over £300 and told her story of this trip helping her to feel included rather than left out.

And here is a letter from another child, Chloe, that accompanies her sponsor form.

It’s not too late to join us on 28th March – whether you’re sponsored or not.

See heartchild.info/events

March 7, 2015 Anne

WiFi for Manchester Heart Centre

CHA have provided portable WiFi for our young people who are staying in the Heart Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary.  It is vital for them to be able to keep in touch with their friends (and some of them even use it to send homework to school we’ve been told).  It’s expensive for them to use the hospital televisions so this is a better way for them to get online.

DSC01001Jane, Anna and Linda are delighted and have reported that one hotspot was immediately put to good use by a lad who’s needing a long stay on the ward.

Thank you to those of you who support us and enable us to make a difference.

January 17, 2015 Anne

Manchester Christmas 2014 and Disney’s #ShareTheMagic campaign

We had a lovely time at our annual Pizza with Santa’s Elves lunch at the Hilton Manchester Airport.  The staff there are fabulous and the food was even better than last year.  We were very grateful to In Kind Direct and Disney’s Share the Magic Campaign for donating our gorgeous Mickey Mouse cuddly figures.

More Mickey Mouse toys were taken to the cardiac outpatient department at Manchester Children’s Hospital to give to any family who visited during the Christmas period.

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December 27, 2014 Anne

Ball of Hearts 2014

Our annual Ball of Hearts gets bigger and better each year. This time we are returning to the Crowne Plaza on the waterfront at Liverpool for a sparkling evening of fun and entertainment on Saturday 15th November.

We’ll be starting with goats cheese & red onion tart or melon, followed by chicken breast in red wine and thyme sauce with dauphinoise potatoes or mushroom stroganoff and rice. All finished off with toffee and raspberry meringue.

£45 per person – but our heart youngsters go for free with a paying guest.  Minimum age 14 please as this is an adult event to which we invite our older children.

Tickets are selling fast so contact Val soon to book your places.

Now the only problem is which ball gown to choose!

September 27, 2014 Anne

Trip to Ribble Steam Railway

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May 1, 2014 Anne

AGM 2014 at Chester Zoo

We’re holding this year’s Annual General Meeting at Chester Zoo on 14th June 2014.  Members can also get discounted admission to the zoo following the AGM.

For more details see our poster below.

Chester Zoo AGM 2014

May 1, 2014 Anne

Win free places at the CHF Dragon Boat Challenge

Win FREE friends and family places at CHF's Dragon Boat Challenge!The Children’s Heart Federation are giving away a friends and family place at their exciting Dragon Boat Race day in London on Sunday 18th May.

Your group of family, friends or colleagues will enjoy a fun day of rowing down the river Thames (no experience necessary). As well as a BBQ and a bar there is a full day of entertainment with magicians, street performances, face painters, and much more!!

Details on how to enter the competition can be found here but note that the closing date is 5pm, Wednesday 30th April.  Winners will be drawn at random.

If you are not a lucky winner, you can still register for their fantastic Dragon Boat Race Day and get more information by visiting the CHF Dragon Boat page.

Good luck!

April 28, 2014 Matthew

Safe Play Indoor Play Centre visit

Preston Safe Play-1

April 13, 2014 Matthew

Stockley Farm Visit

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April 13, 2014 Matthew

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