'My illness and the battles I have faced have made me who I am today'
1st December 2019
Bryony bravely shares the battles her and her family have faced with cardiomyopathy and how she doesn't let it stop her living a fulfilling life.
Latest news
Category: Charity news
Myocarditis patient and relatives information evening
31st October 2019
Royal Brompton Hospital is hosting a myocarditis information day, providing an opportunity to find out more about causes, treatments and possible impact on future health following a diagnosis of myocarditis.
Paul's guaranteed to get a runner's high
28th October 2019
Our community of fundraisers raise vital funds for our work through a variety of events, but Met Police sergeant Paul Hollis is taking running for Cardiomyopathy UK to new heights. Read about Paul's Himalayan 100 Stage Race here.
Launch of DrugStars partnership
6th June 2019
We are excited to be launching our new partnership with DrugStars! As you take your medicine, vitamins or pain killers, you earn stars which you can donate to Cardiomyopathy UK.
‘There was no internet when I was diagnosed’
19th May 2019
While waiting as a patient at St George's Hospital, London, Hugh Brazier stumbled upon a leaflet advertising the Cardiomyopathy Association, and decided to join. “For the first time I had a sense of not being alone...” Hugh recalls. Read his story in full here.
Call for new support groups
9th April 2019
The Cardiomyopathy UK local support group often provides people affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis their first opportunity to meet with other people similarly affected. We are currently looking to set up new support groups across the country. Read on for more information.
A good night's sleep
11th February 2019
Getting sufficient sleep is important to our overall health and equally important is getting a good quality as well as the quantity of sleep. Our support nurse Jayne Partridge has shared some ideas on how to get a better night's sleep.
'Reaching more people than ever before'
5th February 2019
Cardiomyopathy UK's Chief Executive Joel Rose discusses plans for 2019, including our special 30th Anniversary edition of My Life. Read on to find out more.
Straight to the heart of the matter
28th January 2019
Dr Rameen Shakur, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, received a £95,000 fellowship award from the Alexander Jansons Fund for his research into the causes and treatment of myocarditis. Read his interview here.
Protecting yourself against the cold weather
8th January 2019
It is important for anyone with a heart condition to stay warm during the winter. As we gear up for the colder weather, Support Nurse Jayne Partridge has provided us with some advice on how to protect ourselves.
