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CHILDREN'S HEART SURGERY FUND Home testing and monitoring equipment for patients of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CHSF seeks funds for INR blood testing kits, mobile ECG kits to monitor heart rhythms, and blood pressure monitfor patients treated at Leeds Congenital Heart Unit to use at home in their ongoing treatment. This equipment is not available on the NHS, as patients can come to hospital for tests. However, instead of attending sometimes lengthy appointments, patients can use equipment at home to send results instantly to hospital, taking control of their condition and shielding from Covid-19.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    This equipment enables them to take control over their lifelong medical care, supporting their physical and emotional health. Regular hospital test visits are not needed, so they don't miss school or put themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19.

  • Adults

    This equipment enables them to take control over their lifelong medical care, supporting their physical and emotional health. Regular hospital test visits are not needed, so they don't miss work or put themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 275

    Adults and children with congenital heart disease

Geographic reach

  • England: Lincolnshire
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

230

Children with congenital heart disease

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£30,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

45

Adults with congenital heart disease

Project Outcome Targets

Patients take control of their lifelong medical care, supporting their physical and emotional health

The risk of contracting Covid-19 by patients and staff is reduced as less time is spent in hospital.

Improved outcomes for patients as less time is spent testing and more on patient care.

Project Activities

  • INR kits allow patients to test for clotting with a virtually pain free finger prick test

  • Mobile ECG devices record electrical signals from the heart when experiencing palpitations

  • Monitors check their BP at different times to get an average so appropriate medication is prescribed

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

The positive outcomes of this equipment is monitored by patient, clinical and nursing staff feedback

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Trusts and Foundations and Corporate supporters

In 2020, patient equipment was funded by the generosity of trusts and foundations and businesses
OTHER PARTNERS

Caddick Construction Ltd

https://www.chsf.org.uk/60-kardia-mobile-devices-donated-by-caddick-development-ltd/