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Support for Families > Living with CHD

Living with CHD

Receiving a diagnosis that your child has a heart condition can be very distressing and it’s normal to have lots of questions about what this means for your child and family.

Although every diagnosis and child is unique these pages offer some general advice on common areas of concern.

Medical Info

Heart defects in children and young people can range from the simple to the complex. 

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Benefits

Making sure you get the help you are entitled to.

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Counselling

Free private, confidential and professional counselling for children, young people and families in Northern Ireland affected by heart disease.

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Schools

Working with schools to support your child

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Going on Holiday

Our top tips for travelling when your child has a heart condition.

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Exercise

Physical stamina will vary for each child with congenital heart disease.

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Dental Care

The importance of good oral and dental hygiene for children and young people.

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Useful Resources

Practical equipment and books to help with day to day life.

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