British Heart Foundation

Every year, we invest over £100 million into research focused on heart and circulatory diseases and their underlying causes. This includes conditions like heart disease, stroke, vascular dementia, and diabetes; all of which are interconnected and fall within our area of study. Our research has led to remarkable advancements, including machines capable of restarting hearts, techniques to repair arteries in newborns, devices to regulate heart rhythms, and even the ability to provide transplant hearts. While we've made significant strides in improving survival rates, heart and circulatory diseases still claim the lives of 1 in 4 people in the UK, leaving a trail of sorrow in their wake. Thus, our mission remains critical and urgent. Through our research, we strive to safeguard the health of those we cherish: our parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends. Research is at the core of our identity. It embodies our commitment to discovering future treatments and cures, and our determination to eliminate heartbreak for good. The progress we've achieved has been made possible by generous donations from individuals like you. Together, we can continue to make breakthroughs and ultimately conquer heartbreak.

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Rise of Gen R: More than two thirds of population have second thoughts about buying new

1 week ago | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

Gen R is leading the way in embracing the Reuse Revolution with a survey out today revealing four in five Brits now shop second hand every month. The ‘Re-use, Reduce, Recycle’ generation of mindful shoppers is becoming more cost savvy and environmentally conscious, with three in 10 shoppers choosing pre-loved every week.
Heart care waiting list rises again in England

1 month ago | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

The heart care waiting list rose yet again in January 2025, latest figures from NHS England show. There were 425,398 people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of January, up from 423,245 in December 2024. Since January 2024, the heart care waiting list has risen by 4 per cent (17,337). The list has more than doubled since January 2021, when it stood at 200,066.
Veteran pays for heart surgery with pension to avoid NHS delays

1 month ago | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

A Royal Navy veteran who paid over £25,000 for heart surgery to avoid NHS delays is supporting our campaign to fix an “unprecedented crisis” in cardiovascular care. Photo: ABNM PhotographyEx-weapons engineer Neil Wogan, 52, from Wigan, first went to the GP in May 2023 as he had a feeling of tight pressure in his chest. He had an ECG within a few weeks, but he didn’t find out if it had identified a problem, and he had to wait four months to see a cardiologist.
Heart care waiting list rises, bucking trend

2 months ago | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

The heart care waiting list rose in December 2024, despite a fall in the overall list for treatment and care, latest figures show. Today’s figures show that there are now 423,245 people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care, up from 420,589 in November. Since the start of 2024, the heart care waiting list has risen by 4 per cent (17,285). The list has more than doubled since December 2020, when it stood at 197,938.
Charity fundraising ideas - BHF

Dec 16, 2024 | bhf.org.uk

Want to fundraise for BHF but not sure how? We have charity fundraising ideas for work, school and beyond, from coffee mornings to raffles and lots more.
Average ambulance waits for heart attacks and strokes rise to 42 minutes

Nov 14, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

Average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes were 42 minutes in October, latest NHS England data reveals. This is a rise from an average of 36 minutes for category 2 calls in September and is the worst monthly average for 2024 so far. It breaches the amended NHS England average response target for category 2 calls of 30 minutes for 2024/25.
Call for pre-Christmas donations to cope with bumper demand

Nov 14, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

Toys, board games and puzzles are in higher demand than ever, according to our latest figures. - Since 2021, we have taken over £2 million in the sale of toys at Christmas - Since 2021, Christmas jigsaw sales have risen by 92 per cent, board games by 34% - Last Christmas, demand for soft toys rose by 22 per cent on the year before. We have seen Christmas toy sales increase by 15% in the last three years bringing in £2million for our vital heart research.
Heart care waiting lists grows to record high again in England

Oct 10, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the heart care waiting list rose to a record high of 428,067 in August for the ninth month in a row – an increase of over 913 on the previous month. The number of people waiting over four months for time-critical cardiac care also rose to 175,322 from 170,518 in July. The latest rise means that a joint-record 41 per cent of people on the cardiac care waiting list in England are waiting longer than the maximum target treatment time of 18 weeks.
40% of heart care waits are longer than 18-week treatment target

Aug 8, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Imogen Blake

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people waiting over four months for time-critical heart care rose to a record high of 169,066 in June 2024 in England. The latest rise means that 40 per cent of people on the cardiac care waiting list in England are waiting longer than the maximum target treatment time of 18 weeks. The longer people wait for treatment, the higher their risk of becoming disabled from heart failure or dying prematurely.
Rare Xbox console sells for £7,700

Jun 14, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

A rare Xbox console generously donated to us has sold for an incredible £7,700. The unique gaming console was donated to our shop in Oxford and listed for sale on our eBay site. The auction ended on Saturday night, and after 62 bids, it sold for an incredible £7700. The Pepsi Hulk Console, of which only 36 were available, was released in 2003 when halter tops were all the rage and Beyonce’s Crazy in Love was number one in the charts.