Events

Cardiac Open Day - June 2018

• Education of various materials used during surgeries such as valves, stents, balloons, patches and pacemakers etc. from various representatives
• We provide a mock-up of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass machine used for most heart operations and lifesaving ECMO machines.
• Resus Training
• Tours of the operating theatres
• Various speakers on the day; Consultants, Cardiac Surgeon, Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensivist, Cardiac Perfusion, ECG/ECHO Technician, Theatre Practioners, Cardiac Nurse Specialists who will explain their role in the patient pathway. 
• A chance to meet supporting Charities
• Children's entertainment, including disco, games and prizes
• Face painting
• Mascots and suprise guests

Every child left with a special token, a Heart Warrior medal of bravery.

Rythm Rascals Day - December 2019

A fun day for all ICD/ Pacemaker patients (Rythm Rascals) and their familes.

This fun filled day of endless entertainment included; face paints, craft table, Disney character and special visit from Father Christmas.

This day was also a great opportunity to meet and interact with various member of the Cardiac Team, Cardiac device representatives and other families in similar situations in a non clinical friendly atmosphere.

The day provided some education and reassurance to both patients and their families.