The Sussex Heart Charity and Brighton & Hove Buses mark the first anniversary of Professor Chamberlain’s passing with commemorative journey through Brighton. Brighton & Hove Buses has named one of their new electric buses in honour of pioneering cardiologist Prof. Douglas Chamberlain (CBE), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cardiac medicine and emergency pre-hospital…
Your Heart, Our Mission
For over three decades, we have been dedicated to providing unwavering support to heart patients throughout Sussex. Since our establishment in 1987, our core mission has been to bring about positive changes in all aspects of cardiac care. We are passionate about creating patient-friendly information that empowers individuals and setting new care standards to elevate the quality of healthcare provided. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have been able to acquire state-of-the-art medical equipment and lead impactful community-driven projects. We are dedicated to improving the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex.
Empowering local communities by teaching essential lifesaving skills, so everyone has the confidence and knowledge to be ‘rescue ready.’
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Our 2026 sponsored walk was held on Sunday 3rd May – and what a fantastic day it was! A BIG thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated or supported us. We’re so grateful for all your amazing support – thank you for making the day so special. We had such a fantastic turnout and…
Happy International Nurses’ Day! Today we celebrate all the incredible cardiac nurses across Sussex and thank them for the vital role they play in delivering exceptional cardiac healthcare. ❤️ To mark the occasion, we’re shining a spotlight on two of our amazing nurses from Royal Sussex County Hospital, both of whom are valued SHC supporters……
It’s Heart Failure Awareness Week! The theme for this year is ‘Awareness Today, Protection Tomorrow’, which encourages us to learn about the symptoms of heart failure and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. The symptoms of heart failure can vary from person to person – they may start suddenly or develop gradually over…




