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N.I Charity providing practical, emotional and financial support to children with heart disease. Social Media sites are open to anyone.

Social Media Policy

Children’s Heartbeat Trust (CHT) reserves the right to administer its social media pages in accordance with this social media policy.

1.1: Users agree not to participate in mischievous or malicious behaviour which causes damage or may cause damage to CHT or to any other individual or organisation.
1.2: Messages must not be obscene, vulgar, defamatory or libellous, sexually orientated, hateful, threatening or otherwise violate any laws or good morals and practice.
1.3: Messages containing contact details, phone numbers, fax numbers or postal addresses are not allowed and will be edited or removed by the Website Administrator
1.4: Messages must not contain advertisements or references to products or services. This includes fundraising or awareness events which CHT does not consider to benefit our charity.
1.5: Messages which appear to impersonate someone else are not permitted.
1.6: Users agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by the charity.
1.7: Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact CHT immediately by e-mail at admin@childrensheartbeattrust.org.
1.8: Users acknowledge that CHT is not under any obligation to monitor or review discussions on social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter) and you agree that you are entirely responsible for all content that you make available.
1.9: All messages posted on the CHT website and social media pages remain the property of CHT and we reserve the right to edit or remove posts without any prior contact with the author. The deletion of messages is at the discretion of the CHT Website Administrator. Warning
2.1: Social Media sites are often a public forum and we encourage users to be welcoming and supportive - but remember your posts can be seen by thousands of people every day. Content
3.1: Posting your personal details (such as phone number, address) or arranging to meet someone in person alone can be unsafe. Please keep your personal safety in mind. Any postings of this kind will be removed if they are noted.
3.2: All messages posted on the Social Media sites are the views of individuals and do not represent the views, policy or advice of CHT. We cannot guarantee that the information posted by individuals is accurate and it is intended for discussion and support only. Although CHT will try to step in to correct any obvious inaccuracies you should not follow any medical or treatment advice without firstly discussing it with ourselves or your medical practitioner.

01/01/2026

As we welcome a new year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Children’s Heartbeat Trust in 2025.

To our heart families and young people, your strength inspires us every single day. To our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, and supporters - your unwavering kindness, generosity, and commitment has made a real and lasting difference to the local children and families living with congenital heart disease.❤

We are also deeply grateful to the amazing cardiology teams we are privileged to support and work alongside, whose dedication helps ensure families receive the best possible care and support.

Because of you, we are able to continue being there when families need us most. We are so thankful to have such an amazing community beside us as we step into 2026.

Here’s to an exciting year and continuing to make a difference together. 💖

Happy New Year from all of us at Children’s Heartbeat Trust.

30/12/2025

As we move through the quieter days between Christmas and New Year, we want to remind our heart families that support is always here 🤍

Inspire Wellbeing offers free, confidential counselling and youth counselling, with options to talk in person, by phone, or online. A 24/7 helpline is also available if you need immediate support.

💬 This service is free for heart families and young people living with congenital heart disease in Northern Ireland. Just mention Children’s Heartbeat Trust when you call or email.

Please see the poster below for more details.
CHT Team 🫶

29/12/2025

📌A gentle reminder for research participants:

We're calling on young people (12-17) living with congenital heart disease, and their parents or guardians, to take part in this important research.

We are proud to support Ruth Tobin from Queen's University Belfast and Dr. Brian McCrossan in this study. It explores how young people with CHD experience social media platforms. What they like, what they don’t like, and if they connect with CHD content or communities online.

All participants will receive a £20 amazon voucher, as a thank you for your help!

Please check out Dr McCrossan’s video and Ruth’s information for more details.👇
If interested, please email rtobin01@qub.ac.uk for more information
or register your interest by scanning the QR Code.

28/12/2025

We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to the McIlrath Family (Alana, William, George) and their incredible heart warrior, Annie, for bravely sharing their story as part of our 2025 Christmas Appeal. It is a true privilege to help shine a light on their journey not only to raise vital awareness of congenital heart disease, but also to bring comfort and hope to other families facing a similar path, reminding them that they are never alone.

At Children’s Heartbeat Trust, we are immensely proud to stand beside such inspiring families everyday thanks to you, our amazing supporters, who make our work possible. Your generosity enables us to provide essential support to children and families living with CHD, today and into the future.

We are deeply grateful for every donation made to this year’s Appeal and for all those who chose to fundraise over the festive season (and at any time of year). Your kindness makes a meaningful difference to local children.

If you are in a position to give, you still help support little hearts like Annie's, by donating via the link below:
https://childrensheartbeattrust.org/donation-form/

Thank you.❤

27/12/2025

A quick reminder that our Christmas event at the Waterfront Hall is taking place on Monday 29th of December.🎄

We can't wait to see you all there, for those who are booked in. ❤️
Please check your emails from earlier this week for all the finer details, including timings and what to expect. 📥

All spaces are currently full. If for any reason you cannot attend please do let us know ASAP by e-mailing cathy@childrensheartbeattrust.org, as we have families on a reserve list.

CHT TEAM.

25/12/2025

From everyone at Children’s Heartbeat Trust, we send our heartfelt Christmas wishes to all our heart families, young people, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters we are so privileged to work with and support.❤

We know that Christmas will be incredibly difficult for many of our families. Please know that our heartfelt thoughts are with you.💕

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to all the amazing cardiology team, Clark Clinic, NISTAR and all staff across the hospital working tirelessly over the festive period and whose dedication never stops, even at this time of year.🫶 Thank you for all that you do!

Christmas Wishes, CHT TEAM.

19/12/2025

The Children's Heartbeat Trust offices will be closed for the holiday period from 5pm today, Friday 19th Dec through to Monday 5th January 2026.

Throughout the holiday period, a family support phone line (07960238827 only) 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧.

If you need to contact the team on Clark Clinic, the number to call is: 028 9615 0306.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful new year!🎄

CHT Team ❤️

19/12/2025

Our last Fab Friday post prior to Christmas and we have an absolutely jam-packed one, celebrating the incredible efforts of so many amazing fundraisers supporting Children’s Heartbeat Trust in recent months.

We are always blown away by the amazing support we receive. The dedication, energy, and generosity on display is truly heart-warming. We’re so grateful to every single person who has gone above and beyond to help make a real difference for local children. Your support means the world to us and even more so to the families we support. ❤

Your support plays a crucial role in sustaining and developing our services, ensuring we can meet the needs of children with heart disease and their families.

Wishing all our fabulous fundraisers and supporters a very Merry Christmas.🥰

18/12/2025

Yesterday, we spent a magical morning on the ward, bringing a little Christmas cheer to those who are here at this time of year. 🎄

We were visited by the big man himself, Santa, who was checking his list and making sure everyone had been good this year, which of course they were. 🫶

Santa took time to chat with all the families and had a little gift for everyone, while the family support team handed out treats and hot chocolates and offered support to everyone on the ward.

We also had a visit fromHenry Wee_Wheels , which brought so much joy to the ward! I think a few people would be very happy if Henry could move in.

A big thank you to Santa Hugo from the Freemasons of County Antrim and to Henry’s momager, Sharon, for coming to the ward yesterday and spreading so much joy! 🥰

17/12/2025

Festive E-Card❤️✨

If you’re choosing to skip Christmas cards this year, please consider donating in lieu to Children’s Heartbeat Trust.

Your kindness, will help us provide emotional, practical, and financial support to heart families who need it most. Families like Annie's who spent seven long months in hospital and her first Christmas in Clark Clinic.

You can make your donation via our website and when doing so please select that you would like to receive an E-card, which will then be sent across to your email address as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping little hearts this Christmas.🎄
https://childrensheartbeattrust.org/donation-form/

16/12/2025

Antrim Heart Family Group Meet-up!

Our Antrim Group will be meeting in the new year for some Gathering Drum Fun with Joe!

📌Antrim Methodist Church Hall, BT41 1HJ
❤ Saturday 24th January 2026
🫶 4-6pm

Be sure to come along, feel the rhythm and make some noise. A great session of fun the whole family can get involved in!

Refreshments will be provided. Please confirm your attendance by contacting group leaders Amanda or Vikki below.

Whether you're new to the group or have been before, everyone's welcome.🥰

16/12/2025

As many of you know, Professor Casey officially retired from the Belfast Trust earlier this year. We were so pleased to gift Professor Casey with a very special book bursting full of thoughtful messages and words of thanks from heart families and young people he has cared for throughout his wonderful career.🫶

Professor Casey loved the book and was deeply touched that so many of you had taken the time to share such kind words and passes on his sincere thanks to everyone who sent a message or photograph, it will be treasured!❤

Thanks everyone, CHT Team.

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Children's Heartbeat Trust, Twin Spires Centre, 155 Northumberland Street
Belfast
BT132JF

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+442890312228

Website

http://www.childrensheartbeattrust.org/

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