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The Centre brings together world-leading specialists from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and Liverpool Health Partners to tackle one of the biggest causes of death and disease in the North West. Since it was established in February 2019, affiliated researchers have published more...

An inspirational young heart patient has been chosen to appear in the brand new music video for Rebecca Ferguson’s latest single, Superwoman.    The former X-Factor star’s new single features a number of women with amazing stories to tell, including 25 year old Becky Morgans.  Becky, from Old Colwyn in...

The Coronavirus/Covid 19 pandemic has brought many challenges for the NHS and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. More than ever we need dedicated and enthusiastic Governors to help support and shape our strategic recovery plans.  Notice of Election has been given to fill the following Governor seats:...

A hospital in Liverpool is celebrating half a century of specialist heart and chest services. In early 1964, the city’s first dedicated cardiothoracic unit was established at what is now known as Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH) - the leading and largest single site heart and...

Pulmonary rehabilitation patients attending the Breathe Programme at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital can now access instant advice about managing flare-ups using their mobile devices. The resource was developed in a move to embrace digital technology and make the programme’s advice and support services more accessible. It uses augmented-reality...

When keen amateur golfer John Charlton started to feel unwell, he feared something serious and wondered when he would next pick up his clubs.   Yet just eight days after undergoing major surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), John was back on course to tee off and put his...

We're continuing to celebrate International Clinical Trials 2021 and research at LHCH this week, and the many and varied ways in which our research team make such a positive impact on patients and their families, as well as with their colleagues. For a short insight into the work of the team,...

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is seeking to appoint two new Non-Executive Directors - one general and one finance. Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital is a successful organisation and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. Whilst we have much to be proud of, we recognise the need to...

From Monday 6th February Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital will begin sending patient letters via text message to your mobile phone. The service will start with Radiology appointments and will be rolled out across other acute and community services shortly afterwards. What does this mean? You will receive a text...

World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29th September and LHCH along with many other organisations, including Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science (LCCS), will be raising awareness of how people can help themselves to be more heart healthy. Many buildings and landmarks will also be lighting up red on...

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) Group is inviting you to share your views on its new five-year strategy. We have a once in a generation opportunity to make bold changes and transform patient care for the future. A lot has changed since the NHS was founded 78 years ago. Using...

18 months since undergoing major heart surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), Alex Groves is determined to leave his mark on the world of professional rugby.   However back in in January 2024, the prospect of continuing his promising career was a real concern for the 24-year-old, as he first met...

A new study has opened in Manchester which could improve screening and early detection of lung cancer for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survivors, following a £1.3 million funding award. The University of Manchester project has been awarded the grant through the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call with support from SBRI Healthcare (...

A bride-to-be who discovered her own heart tumour less than three weeks before her wedding day, walked down the aisle on Saturday, after surgeons at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust successfully carried out a pioneering keyhole heart operation. Amy Sherwood, who works as an echocardiographer in North...

We are delighted to be hosting our eighth biennial Aortic Surgery Symposium here in Liverpool. Friday 28th June - Saturday 29th June 2019 Arena and Convention Centre, Monarch’s Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP  In keeping with the tradition established during seven previous symposia, we will endeavour to create an interactive environment...

We are delighted to be hosting our ninth biennial Aortic Surgery Symposium here in Liverpool. Saturday 25th June - Sunday 26th June 2022 Arena and Convention Centre, Monarch’s Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP  In keeping with the tradition established during eight previous symposia, we will endeavour to create an interactive environment...

LHCH is delighted that following three years of construction work, its Catheter Laboratories (Cath Labs) redevelopment project will officially open in early 2024. The redevelopment has enabled a significant upgrade on the existing facilities to introduce six state-of-the-art, modern, safe Cath Labs for the delivery of outstanding patient care. The layout...