British Heart Foundation
@thebhf.bsky.social
We fund vital research into heart diseases, stroke and vascular dementia, and their risk factors like diabetes.
We are thrilled to support a global programme to fund women’s cardiovascular research. Find out how this $55 million initiative aims to transform women’s cardiovascular health: bhf.org.uk/VISIBLE
‘Invisible' heart condition disproportionately affecting women is focus of major new global research programme
We're excited to support a new $55m global research programme called VISIBLE from Wellcome Leap - jointly funded by Pivotal - to improve women's heart health.
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Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with our first Lifetime Achievement Award. Over seven decades he has performed thousands of life‑saving operations, pioneered heart and lung transplantation in the UK, and reshaped cardiac care. His legacy lives on in every life saved.
We’re running an important survey to understand people’s views on defibrillators. It takes just 10 minutes, and your feedback will help us make these lifesaving devices more widely available across the UK. https://bhf.questionpro.eu/Defibs2025?source=BlueSky
In some areas of the UK, the nearest 24/7 accessible defibrillator is over 10 minutes away. Each minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by up to 10%. 1/3
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Fauja Singh, an incredibly inspiring man who was regarded to be the world's oldest marathon runner.
If you’re planning a holiday this summer and you have a heart and circulatory condition, you may need travel insurance before you book. Booking travel insurance can be confusing and difficult, so we've put together a guide to cover what you need to consider.
Follow the branches, find your why and choose your way! 🌿 Whether it's for the cause, the challenge, or the community, join #TeamBHF and sign up for a lifechanging adventure. We have nationwide events up and down the country, so there's always an opportunity to get involved. ❤️
You can't upgrade the nation's health without tackling cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the UK's biggest killers. Today, the Government announced a 10 Year Health Plan in England which sets the direction for the NHS for the next decade.
Did you know that BHF is investing £7.5m over five years in a bid to try to stop vascular dementia in its tracks?
Clinical trials are crucial to finding new diagnostic tools and treatments for CVD 🧪 We are pleased to see @DHSCgovuk commit to prioritising clinical trials participation and reporting in the Ten Year Health Plan 🚀 www.gov.uk/government/n....
Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan
Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan, which will speed up clinical research.
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↪️ Responding to the announcement, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at @thebhf.bsky.social, Prof Bryan Williams OBE, said:
What an unforgettable day at the 2025 #LondontoBrighton yesterday! We’re bursting with pride for each and every rider who took on the challenge and we hope you’re all putting your feet up and enjoying some well-deserved rest today.
And just like that, the 2025 #LondontoBrighton is complete! 🎉 A huge congrats to each and every #TeamBHF rider out there today and thank you for your amazing support. We hope you’re proud of what you’ve achieved - we’re certainly proud of you. ❤️
Pedalling with purpose this Father’s Day. ❤️ Whether riding with dad, for dad, or in memory of him, today’s journey from #LondontoBrighton is filled with love, strength and unforgettable stories. Good luck #TeamBHF!
Our first riders have crossed the finish line in Brighton! 🚴🏽♂️ Congratulations to Mark Higgins, Simon Howe and John Smith, who completed their rides first with incredible times of 2:29:35, 2:29:35 and 2:29:39! #TeamBHF
The 2025 #LondontoBrighton is officially underway. 🚴🏽♂️ Here are a few of the reasons why our incredible riders are taking on the 54-mile journey, the result of months of dedication and training, all to support our life-saving research. ❤️
Tomorrow is #FathersDay which we know can be a hard day for many, particularly those in our BHF community who have lost someone near and dear. This year, we've partnered with @mattabbottpoet.com to create a poem that can speak to how this day may feel, and to let you know that you are not alone. ❤️
Truly heart galore here at @thebhf.bsky.social Reflections of Research competition! My vote goes to @selintuzuner.bsky.social beautiful cardiac organoid!! Have you voted yet? @idrm.ox.ac.uk @oxforddpag.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk #OxfordOrganoidHub
British Heart Foundation@thebhf.bsky.social · last yr.3) Clinging on to life by Kyle Shead, University of Glasgow 4) From blueprint to beating – engineering human cardiac development in a dish by Selin Tüzüner, University of Oxford
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British Heart Foundation@thebhf.bsky.social · last yr.Vote for your favourite image! Reflections of Research is BHF’s annual scientific image competition. Which do you think is the most creative? Like your favourite below, and the image that receives the most likes will be crowned the Supporter’s Favourite! Voting closes 25 June.
Vote for your favourite image! Reflections of Research is BHF’s annual scientific image competition. Which do you think is the most creative? Like your favourite below, and the image that receives the most likes will be crowned the Supporter’s Favourite! Voting closes 25 June.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Eid. May your hearts be full and your homes filled with love. From all of us at BHF, Eid Mubarak! ❤️
Happy #VolunteersWeek to the more than 20,000 volunteers across Cymru, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland who share their time and talent with BHF!
New research from #BCS2025 shows hope still matters when it comes to heart health. People who have feelings of hopelessness had a higher risk of death or suffering a heart attack, while more hope reduced heart-related symptoms like angina. Read more here: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
Research shows hope still matters when it comes to heart health
Heart patients who experienced feelings of hopelessness had an increased risk of dying or suffering a heart attack, according to new research funded by us
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Congratulations to Gianfranco Matrone from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social who has been named BHF Fellow of the Year at #BCS2025. Well-deserved recognition for his work adding to our knowledge of how to regenerate heart tissue.
Congratulations to Prof Alexander Rothman who has received the Michael Davies Early Career Award at #BCS2025. We’re so proud to have been part of your research journey as you continue develop more accessible and empowering ways to treat people with Pulmonary Hypertension.
It’s Pride Month! We’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and everything it brings to the BHF. To everyone who’s part of this community: we see you, we support you, and we’re glad you’re here. We’re proud to stand beside you this month and every month. ❤️
📝 @thebhf.bsky.social has joined Tesco, @cancerresearchuk.org & @diabetesuk.bsky.social in calling on the UK Government to introduce mandatory reporting on healthier food sales.
BHF teams up with Tesco and other health charities to support the nation's health
BHF teams up with Tesco and other leading health charities to urge UK Government to mandate health transparency across food industry
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Every three minutes, someone in the UK dies from a cardiovascular disease. Our new strategy plans to: 🙅 STOP heart disease before it starts. 🏥 SAVE more lives from heart disease. ❤️ SUPPORT everyone to live longer and healthier lives. Read more here: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/o....
The UK’s heart health declined more quickly at the start of the 2020s than in any other decade for over 50 years 📉 Today @thebhf.bsky.social launched its new strategy to reverse this worrying trend. As part of this strategy, we're influencing policy to save more lives from cardiovascular disease 💡
British Heart Foundation@thebhf.bsky.social · last yr.Cardiovascular disease is still the world's biggest killer. We're committed to saving more lives, discovering groundbreaking treatments and cures, and providing vital information. With your help, we can support everyone with heart disease to live a longer, healthier life. ❤️
