We would really like to see you at our Antrim heart family group. We get together 4/5 times each year but are always at the end of the phone if you need us. We have lots of fun activities for the kids to get involved with; pizza workshops, cinema trips, visits to the farm to name a few! Whilst the kids are tied up with activities, it gives parents and family members a chance to talk with other local families that understand the world of CHD! Amanda: 075 4539 8387 Vikki: 078 0306 6176
I know that having a child or young person with a heart defect can at times be incredibly tough. Sometimes sharing your worries and concerns with others who have had the same experiences can really help. Our East Antrim group offers a friendly get together for parents, children, siblings and all extended family members. Together we have lots of fun, chat, support each other and most importantly share our experiences of being a Heart Family with others in a similar situation. We love to see and welcome new families! So please come along you will be so very welcome. Jennifer: 079 7139 2031
We would really like to see you at our Belfast heart family group. We get together 4/5 times each year but are always at the end of the phone if you need us. We have lots of fun activities for the kids to get involved with; pizza workshops, cinema trips, visits to the farm to name a few! Whilst the kids are tied up with activities, it gives parents and family members a chance to talk with other local families that understand the world of CHD!. Aidan: 078 0164 1457 Jean: 078 0352 1047
We would really like to see you at our Coleraine heart family group. We get together 4/5 times each year but are always at the end of the phone if you need us. We have lots of fun activities for the kids to get involved with; pizza workshops, cinema trips, visits to the farm to name a few! Whilst the kids are tied up with activities, it gives parents and family members a chance to talk with other local families that understand the world of CHD! Ruthanne: 077 0760 0934 Laura: 077 2095 9152
As heart parents ourselves and within our roles as Derry/Londonderry Group Organisers, we find it really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Brenda: 078 6429 9399 Lianne: 079 1260 1266
As heart parents ourselves and within our roles as Enniskillen Group Organisers, we find it really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Jennifer: 077 4506 8571 Liz: 079 2191 5519
As heart parents ourselves, we know how scary having a child with a heart condition can be. This is why we really enjoy bringing local heart families together in our role as group organisers for the Lurgan/Craigavon Group. Whether you want to talk or listen, local groups are the best place to take some time out with a cuppa and get support and advice from other parents in similar situations to you and your family; All whilst the kids have a great time playing away! If you would like to join our very special heart family, you are very welcome to come along. Hope to see you soon, Eva x Eva: 077 8371 3736.
As heart parents ourselves and within our roles as Mid Ulster Group Organisers, we find it really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Mary-Jo: 078 3369 3430 Lorraine: 078 2131 9539
As heart parents ourselves and within our roles as North Down Group Organisers, we find it really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Liz: 077 1055 2828 Paul: 078 4190 3012
As heart parents ourselves and within our roles as Omagh Group Organisers, we find it really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Kathryn: 077 9539 2666
As a heart parent myself and within my role as the South Down Group Organiser, it is really rewarding bringing other local heart families together. It takes courage to come out and meet other families but is just great!! Talking about our children’s conditions helps us to understand them and handle them better. Our group meet ups are super friendly and really relaxed. There is no pressure to talk and no pressure to come but just know we are here and will welcome you whenever you feel ready! Gareth: 075 1526 7467 KellyAnne: 075 15407436
Our local family support groups are a lovely introduction to the charity and other local heart families. These groups are open to the whole family and are best described as mini family fun days!
Families tell us they can sometimes feel isolated once they have received their child’s diagnosis and although you might feel like you are going through this alone, we promise you aren’t – even though it may feel that way sometimes.
“I soon came to realise that I wasn’t alone and infact I was so lucky to have such great support from our local family support group.” – Heart Parent
Each local group will have one or two voluntary group organisers that have a child with heart disease. Our group organisers arrange group meet ups 4/5 times per year bursting with family activities, tasty treats and plenty of lovely, local heart families to get to know. With twelve groups throughout Northern Ireland you won’t have far to go to find your closest heart family group…
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