17th March 2020
Cardiomyopathy UK understands that COVID-19 is causing not unreasonable anxiety and worry for our community of people affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis. Read our latest update here and find out how we can support you.
27th February 2020
You may see Coronavirus being referred to as COVID-19. The symptoms are the same as we have previously reported which can include coughing, sneezing, high fever and shortness of breath. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common such as cold or flu.
6th February 2020
There has been lots of coverage in the global press about the coronavirus recently identified in China. A coronavirus is a type of virus like a cold or the ‘flu. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world.
1st December 2019
Bryony bravely shares the battles her and her family have faced with cardiomyopathy and how she doesn't let it stop her living a fulfilling life.
31st October 2019
Royal Brompton Hospital is hosting a myocarditis information day, providing an opportunity to find out more about causes, treatments and possible impact on future health following a diagnosis of myocarditis.
28th October 2019
Our community of fundraisers raise vital funds for our work through a variety of events, but Met Police sergeant Paul Hollis is taking running for Cardiomyopathy UK to new heights. Read about Paul's Himalayan 100 Stage Race here.
6th June 2019
We are excited to be launching our new partnership with DrugStars! As you take your medicine, vitamins or pain killers, you earn stars which you can donate to Cardiomyopathy UK.
19th May 2019
While waiting as a patient at St George's Hospital, London, Hugh Brazier stumbled upon a leaflet advertising the Cardiomyopathy Association, and decided to join. “For the first time I had a sense of not being alone...” Hugh recalls. Read his story in full here.
9th April 2019
The Cardiomyopathy UK local support group often provides people affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis their first opportunity to meet with other people similarly affected. We are currently looking to set up new support groups across the country. Read on for more information.
11th February 2019
Getting sufficient sleep is important to our overall health and equally important is getting a good quality as well as the quantity of sleep. Our support nurse Jayne Partridge has shared some ideas on how to get a better night's sleep.
