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The next Greater Manchester ICD Support Group is in Middleton on the 15th October
The next Greater Manchester ICD Support is taking place on Thursday 15th October at 2pm - 4pm at the Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre (Top Floor), Limetrees Rd, Middleton M24 4EL. We are delighted to welcome guest speaker: Dr Gillian Fairclough who will...
Free Wills for people aged 55 or over
Continuing the relationship with Stephenson's Solicitors, NW Hearts Charity is delighted to offer free Wills to people aged 55 or over. If you are aged 55 or over and either your Will is out of date or you don’t have one, you can have a new Will professionally...
Highlighting Excellence in Heart Care
Greater Manchester is home to some of the world’s leading heart care, and during National Heart Month in February 2027, we’re proud to recognise the incredible work happening across our region. We would love you to join us for a truly special evening at the beautiful...
Funding Awarded to Upgrade Outdated AV Facilities
NW Hearts Charity has awarded funding to the Cardiology Department at Wythenshawe Hospital to upgrade the seminar room into a fully equipped AV (audio-visual) room. Currently, the department's ability to engage in telemedicine is hampered by outdated meeting room...
Investing in the Future of Cardiac Care Through Simulation Training
NW Hearts Charity has awarded a grant for a new cardiac simulation training initiative at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. This funding will support the delivery of advanced simulation-based training, providing all staff who deal with emergency cardiac...
Reddish patients benefit from NW Hearts Charity funding
Mary, registered at Reddish Family Practice GP surgery, had not responded to routine contact attempts for at least two years. Text messages went unanswered, with non-attendance at any cardiac clinic. After receiving a grant from NW Hearts Charity to provide additional...
Charity grant to transform PFO patient education through new online video
NW Hearts Charity is delighted to announce the award of funding to the Cardiology Department at Wythenshawe Hospital for the development of an innovative online educational video for patients diagnosed with patent foramen ovale (PFO). Dr Contractor, Consultant...
Greater Manchester ICD Support Group Wythenshawe – 8th July 2026
At our inaugural evening ICD support group in South Manchester, we welcomed 45 patients and carers. The attendees came together at Wythenshawe Forum to hear Mike Connolly, former Consultant Nurse in Supportive and Palliative Care, MFT, give an inspirational and...
Joining forces to provide defibs and improve heart health outcomes
NW Hearts Charity has entered a Commercial Participator Agreement with Steroplast Healthcare, based in Wythenshawe. This initiative will see Steroplast Healthcare make a donation to NW Hearts Charity from each iPAD SPR Defibrillator purchase when customers quote "NW...
Join our team as Head of Charity!
NW Hearts Charity is looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader with considerable experience in a people focused environment. The successful candidate will ensure that the charity remains resilient and able to deliver on its commitment to grow and evolve to meet...
ICD Support Group Meeting – Thursday 15th October 2pm
The next support group meeting for people living with an ICD, and their families is scheduled for Thursday 15th October 2026 at Lighthouse Project, Second Floor Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton M24 4EL. This is an afternoon session from 2pm to 4pm....
NW Hearts Charity Celebrates Adventurous Fundraisers
Avril and Ian, two dedicated supporters, took to the skies earlier this year whilst taking part in tandem skydives to raise funds for NW Hearts Charity. The daring jump was especially memorable for Ian, as he celebrated his birthday on the day of this thrilling...
Heart Health Community Support Programme launches in Rochdale
NW Hearts Charity is delighted to award a grant to The Multicultural Resource Centre in Rochdale. The project will provide a community support programme for people living with heart disease, alongside their families and carers, in Rochdale and Oldham. Abdul Shakoor,...
Heart Health sessions support communities in Tameside
Thanks to funding from Studiotech, based in Bredbury, NW Hearts Charity has delivered a series of three Heart Health sessions in Tameside, helping local people learn more about looking after their heart health and what to do in a heart health emergency. Participants...
Greater Manchester ICD Support Group meets in Middleton for the first time
The latest meeting of the Greater Manchester ICD Support Group took place in Middleton at the end of April, bringing together people living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, along with family members and supporters. The group was joined by two expert...
Running (for) the charity – James’ London Marathon journey is complete!
NW Hearts Charity Chief Executive James White completed the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, raising vital funds and awareness for the Greater Manchester heart charity he now leads. For James, crossing the finish line was far more than a personal achievement. In...
5 years of NW Hearts Charity!
April marks 5 years of NW Hearts Charity and throughout the month we will be sharing stories about the impact NW Hearts Charity has made, where your donations have been spent and how we have helped improve the lives of many people living with heart disease in Greater...
First Greater Manchester ICD Support Group meeting of 2026
Nearly 50 people came to the first Greater Manchester ICD Support Group meeting on Wednesday 25 February at Wythenshawe Forum. The meeting brought together people who have an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator), as well as family members and NHS staff. The...
NW Hearts Charity announces continued partnership with Greater Manchester Business Fair
NW Hearts Charity is thrilled to announce that they are the charity partner for the second year at the Greater Manchester Business Fair by Liverpool BA. Taking place on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel. The Greater Manchester Business...
When a cycling accident reveals a heart condition
When Cristina Tanner, Partnerships Manager of NW Hearts Charity attended a networking event, she didn't expect to hear the story about how a cycling accident revealed an unknown heart condition from one of the other guests. Stephen Curran has kindly shared his story...
