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....

↪️ 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. ❤️

Number 7 for sure!! It's always about platelets 😊

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

(Vote for the image you like best in the comments)

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...

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.

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 💡

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. ❤️

🫀 Leading cardiac scientist Sian Harding joins our new #podcast #LeafingThroughScience 🎙️ From the #BrokenHeartSyndrome 💔 to the heart’s “mini-brain” 🧠 and lab-grown hearts 🧪, this is the heart as you’ve never seen it before! 🎧: rss.com/podcasts/lea... 🎥: youtu.be/00jc2JU97cc @mitpress.bsky.social

We’re excited for everyone to experience our new Store of the Future opening tomorrow in Straiton, Edinburgh.

We’ve loved meeting so many of you at the TCS London Marathon Running Show this week! To all our amazing #TeamBHF runners, thank you and GOOD LUCK for Sunday! We can't wait to cheer you all on ❤️ #LondonMarathon

Coming soon in May... The Store of the Future! We’ve been hard at work, recycling various materials to build and design the launch of our brand-new store. Stay tuned for more news.

We've published a new report, 'Bridging Hearts'. Tragically, the burden of cardiovascular disease is far from shared equally across the UK. Our report addresses these inequalities in cardiovascular health and care. Check out some key takeaways below and read the full report 👇

We're delighted to announce we've hit our 270k target with Sky Bet! We could now fill Wembley Stadium three times over with people who have the skills to potentially save a life. Be part of the crowd and learn CPR with our online tool, RevivR. It only takes 15 mins: www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-....

“The challenge felt like a win-win opportunity - motivation to try out strength exercise as opposed to cardio exercises…plus raising money for a great cause.” Strong Woman participant.

To honour Sign Language Week, we've released an accessible video which explains the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. The video, supported by our Royal Mail partnership, will be part of an on-going series focusing on heart health. Watch it here: www.bhf.org.uk/bsl

Your heart rate, also known as your pulse rate, is the number of times your heart beats per minute (bpm). This can change every minute and what’s ‘normal’ is different for everyone due to their age and general health.

Yesterday, the BHF, joined by 45 other organisations across the cardiovascular disease (CVD) community, launched a consensus statement urging Government to commit to a National Cardiovascular Disease Plan. Read more about our statement here: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

In support of Heart Month, our incredible partners at Travelodge are taking on an epic rowing challenge on the River Thames.

Having helped train over 2,300 people with CPR I know just how important it is. February is Heart Month, why not take 15 minutes out to learn CPR with the @thebhf.bsky.social RevivR, see www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-.... It really can be the difference between saving a life and not.

Just 15 mins, folks. You could make a huge difference. You never know when you might need to use CPR. It happened to me on a bullet train whilst whizzing through northern Japan - a nearby passenger went into arrest. Thread: #HeartMonth

Best 15 minutes spent. Am now confident I could perform CPR and use a defibrillator, if needed. Impactful and straightforward. Give it a go! You could save a life x

Most cardiac arrests happen at home, and knowing CPR could save the life of someone you love. All you need is your phone and a cushion to learn CPR in just 15 minutes, for free with RevivR. Be ready for when it matters most. ❤️ Find out more about RevivR here: bit.ly/3E7D0fg:

Sending our supporters warm wishes for a bright and blessed Chinese New Year!

Worried or struggling with your mental or heart health? Don’t suffer in silence. Talk to someone who may be able to help. Our helpline is open weekdays 9am to 5pm for heart health support. Call 0808 802 1234 (freephone) or email [email protected].

New year, new lifesavers. Your support this year, can help shape the lives of many and fund lifesaving research. ❤️

We are thrilled to announce that 100,000 defibrillators are now registered on The Circuit!

We're wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! We can't thank you enough for all of your amazing support last year. Your contributions truly make a difference in powering our lifesaving research. ❤️

Imagine giving someone living with a heart or circulatory condition a gift that could save their life. 🎁 This Christmas you can. Time with loved ones is precious, and although it can’t physically be opened on Christmas day, it’s something we all miss when it’s gone. ❤️

Knowing the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest can be vital in saving a life. Learn the difference between both emergencies, the causes, and what you should do. www.bhf.org.uk/informations...