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MPs vote in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill

17 April 2024

We are delighted that MPs have voted in favour of the Second Reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, by a majority of 316.

New cheek swab test helping to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in children

12 April 2024

A cheap and simple test, being developed with funding from us, is allowing quick and safe monitoring in children with a potentially deadly heart condition at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Heart care waits rise for third consecutive month

11 April 2024

The heart care waiting list rose for the third month in a row in England, yet again bucking the trend of overall waiting lists declining.

Prof David Attwell to spearhead BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research

04 April 2024

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Prof David Attwell as the Centre Director for the groundbreaking new BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. With a distinguished career spanning decades and a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and physiology, Prof Attwell brings unparalleled leadership and vision to this pivotal role.

Why heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to happen early in the morning

04 April 2024

Research funded by us has revealed for the first time a mechanism explaining why potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to occur in the morning, when people wake after a night’s sleep.

Demand soars for Heart Helpline amid record care delays

26 March 2024

Demand for our information and support Helpline has soared amid ongoing delays to people's heart care.

BHF shares latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report for 2023

26 March 2024

We’re pleased to share the positive results of our latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report for 2023.

BHF welcomes the introduction of ‘landmark’ Tobacco and Vapes Bill

20 March 2024

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking, will be introduced to Parliament today – not a moment too soon.

Let’s stub out smoking for the next generation

20 March 2024

We urge every MP to back the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it is introduced to Parliament

5 million euros awarded to international research teams to tackle heart and circulatory diseases

20 March 2024

Leading researchers in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK will join forces to drive breakthroughs in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory diseases, thanks to a pioneering partnership between us, the Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF) and German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK).