Supporting Young People Aged 13-24 with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
Youth at Heart are a charity committed to young people aged 13-24, and their families, who are living with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in South West England and South Wales.
We empower, inform and support them to live their best life.
About Youth at Heart
Youth at Heart is independent from the NHS but works in partnership with the Bristol Heart Institute and the South Wales & South West Congenital Heart Disease Network.
We employ a Senior Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Health Youth Worker and a CHD Health Youth Worker.
For young people
We are committed to supporting you as you start your Transition Journey aged 13 and leading up to your Transfer from Paediatrics to Adult Services and beyond, until your 25th birthday.
For the whole family
Youth at Heart recognise that congenital heart disease affects the whole family, which is why our Youth Workers are there for families too.
For professionals
Youth at Heart is a charity independent from the NHS that works in partnership with health professionals across the South Wales & South West Congenital Heart Disease Network.
Get involved
Youth at Heart rely on funds being raised through donations, grants, events and activities and for people to get involved to help us carry on our important work.
10 Years of Youth at Heart
Join us in our 10th Anniversary Year of Youth at Heart and making a difference to the lives of young people (aged 13-24) with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and their families.
Latest news & stories
1 in 100
Babies are born with congenital heart disease.
Every 2 hours
A baby is born with a serious heart condition.
90%
Of those born with CHD go on to thrive into adulthood.