Why pulse oximetry testing is important to me – Natasha’s story

Below, Natasha, mum to baby Tommy who tragically passed away with an undetected CHD, tells us her views on the test that could save your baby’s life. If you’re a parent or carer with experience of CHD, we want to know what you think. Is pulse oximetry testing important to you? If so, why?

Ride2Recovery aims to raise £50,000 for tiny hearts

Ride2Recovery is a cycling endurance event tackling the toughest  routes in Europe. To date the cyclists have raised over £350,000 for charity and continue their adventures in 2019 by tackling some of the biggest and most testing climbs in Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France, whilst supporting tiny hearts en route. The 2019 charity cycling event…

Vets with Horsepower supports Tiny Tickers

Vets with Horsepower repeat 2018 Arctic circle fundraising success tour in Spain and Portugal this year. Vets with Horsepower is a group of equine vets and lecturers riding motorbikes to deliver CPD (Continuous Professional Development) lectures across Europe and further afield to raise funds for charities. Founded in 2010 by Professor Derek Knottenbelt, the group…

First pulse oximetry machines donated in Scotland

Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert has received five new pulse oximetry machines, thanks to our support. The five monitors are the first machines donated in Scotland as part of our campaign to ensure that all newborns receive the test that could help save their life.   These simple monitors, that can help detect serious…

Applications Open For Pulse Oximetry Machines

With the success of our project to place pulse oximetry machines in hospitals we are now opening up our application process for NHS Trusts to acquire machines for newborn testing. We work to improve the early detection and treatment of babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). We recognise the important role that pulse oximetry testing…