Children's Heart Federation
Life-changing medical equipment for heartchildren
Enabling children with heart conditions to spend more time in education and less time at hospital
It ran from 10:00 AM, 5 December 2011 to 4:00 PM, 22 December 2011
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1120557)
Match funded Campaign target
£40,000
Amount raised
£13,697
Donations
15
Location
Campaign overview
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
This machine saves time and expense and reduces the psychological implications for my son. Thank you so much.
— Bradley's mum
This machine saves time and expense and reduces the psychological implications for my son. Thank you so much.
— Bradley's mum
Situation
Most heart children have to make regular visits to hospital for blood tests to measure the thickness of their blood. These regular visits not only interrupt schooling but often force parents to take time off work, which can lead to a reduction in pay. They often also cause childcare issues for brothers and sisters of school age.
Solution
Through the provision of INR machines, a child can use a simple procedure to test their blood at home, contrasted with a needle being used to take blood at hospital. INR machines measure the thickness of blood. If the blood is too thick there is a danger of blood clots which can cause strokes, but if the blood is too thin there is a risk of internal bleeding. The machines are provided by the CHF as part of a package that includes training and guidance from a doctor or Cardiac Liaison Nurse.