BHF Scotland

The British Heart Foundation has said fewer than half of people see a cardiologist within 12 weeks

Number of people on heart disease waiting lists highest on record in Scotland

Carol Mitchell, BHF Scotland Regional Manager

Join the Reuse Revolution and help save the planet - Carol Mitchell

MSPs at Holyrood help to raise awareness of the ReviveR CPR training course

Can you spare 15 minutes to learn how to save a life? - David McColgan

Pictured at the new BHF store in Morningside are, left to right, Charlotte Palmer, Morningside Shop Manager; Professor David Newby, BHF Duke of Edinburgh Chair of Cardiology;
Tony Clark, BHF supporter and heart patient and David McColgan, Head of BHF Scotland

We’re asking you to give the gift that keeps on living - David McColgan

David McColgan, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BHF Scotland

Bold action needed to improve public health - David McColgan

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Join the Reuse Revolution to fund the British Heart Foundation’s vital research ...

Professor James Leiper, Associate Medical Director, BHF

Charities funding medical research need help from Scottish Government - Prof Jam...

James Jopling, Head of Scotland BHF and store manager Colette Farrington outside the store on Byres Road, Glasgow.

Give the gift of time this Christmas - James Jopling

Jon Roden, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BHF Scotland

Scotland must keep up pioneering role with bold policies on health - Jon Roden

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland

Recovery from pandemic needs commitment of long-term investment for NHS - James ...

BHF has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of all those who come in store is their top priority.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do - James Jopling

David McColgan, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BHF Scotland

Investment needs to follow new law on organ donation - David McColgan

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland

Make heart disease a top priority now - James Jopling

David McColgan, British Heart Foundation Scotland

Calls for heart disease strategy as figures show postcode lottery

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland

Let’s finally beat heartbreak forever in the UK - James Jopling

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland

Hearts need help now more than ever - James Jopling

Kylie Barclay, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BHF Scotland

Growing need for new national priorities in addressing scourge of heart disease ...

British Heart Foundation Shop, Shopping Precinct, Penicuik.

Cardiac research is at the heart of everything we do – James Jopling

The Scale-Up BP Project is helping thousands of people in Scotland with high blood pressure to better monitor and manage their blood pressure at home, without the need to visit the surgery

Richard Forsyth: New approach to tackle and prevent Scotland’s ‘silent killer’ a...

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland

British Heart Foundation ready to launch an attack on the causes of coronary dis...

Richard Forsyth, Health Services Engagement Lead, BHF Scotland

Richard Forsyth: Rehab at the heart of post-cardiac event treatment

Jenny Gilruth (centre) with BHF representatives.

MSP welcomes CPR pledge for Fife pupils

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly backs Nation of Lifesavers campaign

Scots youngsters to be taught CPR in classroom

Abbi is going the extra distance for the British Heart Foundation at next month's Kiltwalk event in Glasgow.

Denny woman Abbi gears up for a heartfelt hike in honour of grandad

Lorraine Kelly attending the TRIC Awards 2019 50th Birthday Celebration held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday March 12, 2019. See PA story SHOWBIZ TRIC. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Lorraine Kelly backs campaign to teach CPR skills to every young Scot

Midlothian joins the CPR training class

Pupils at Park Mains School, Erskine learning CPR

David McColgan: Lessen the heart-break by learning the lesson of life-saving CPR

BHF Director for Scotland James Cant. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Diabetes epidemic to trigger '˜sharp rise' in Scots heart attacks

James Cant, Director of BHF Scotland

James Cant: Do you know how to help if someone has a cardiac arrest? If not, fin...

There are huge opportunities to encourage households to divert more items to charities. Picture: TSPL

Mike Taylor: Good intentions risk going to waste

James Cant is calling for more funding for research.

Heart attacks kill 21 working age Scots per week

If you join the fight, you might become one of the heroes recognised at the Heart Heroes awards ceremony

Campaigning is for newcomers as well as old hands

Pupils at Castleview Primary School in Raploch, Stirling, learn the Call Push Rescue techniques. Picture: Julie Bull

Hands on lesson in saving lives

Physical activity can help prevent major diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Picture: BHF

Active approach to healthy living

Sue Swinson proved a winner at Winter Transplant Games. Picture: Contributed

Comment: Why organ donation is important

Junk food marketing is undermining parents efforts. Picture: Colin Hattersley

Action on obesity is a valuable investment

Around 13,000 people in Scotland die prematurely from smoking-related causes annually. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

No Smoking Day is there for those who want to quit

Heart failure can be caused by a heart attack, high blood pressure or cardiomyopathy. Picture: Julie Bull

There is a new way to help heart failure

Police are probing Bupa-run Pentland Hill care home

Letters: Private care homes only in it for profit

Breathing in second-hand smoke is especially harmful to children. Picture: complimentary

In-vehicle smoking ban the healthy answer

That hubble bubble can mean health trouble

Have a heart for campaign
VISITORS to The Centre in Livingston are being urged to support National Heart Month by getting involved in the British Heart Foundation’s Red for Heart campaig...

Train pupils to save lives says charity

Park runners are all heart

Supermarket customers show they have a heart

Golfer comes to fore with fundraising

Go-kart raffle revs up £500

Charity's outrage at collection bag thieves who 'steal from sick'

Charity shop raids fashion catwalk event

Have a heart and donate to charity shops

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