About
Find out more about Heart Failure Warriors NI and its current committee members.
We are dedicated to empower and support individuals affected by heart failure. With unwavering determination, we stand as a united force against this challenging condition. We believe in fostering a community that shares experiences, knowledge, and hope, allowing warriors to find strength and resilience within themselves. Through education, advocacy, and compassionate outreach, we strive to improve the quality of life for every heart failure warrior in Northern Ireland. Together, we forge ahead, turning obstacles into opportunities, and proving that even in the face of adversity, our hearts beat strong.
Since our first meeting in May 2023, we have come a long way to where we are now. Check out the key milestones in our journey so far...
Timeline
June 2023
July 2023
September 2023
September 2023
September 2023
November 2023
April 2024
June 2024
June 2024
August 2024
February 2025
March 2025
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September 2025
Formation of HFWNI
Heart Failure Warriors is born in the SHSCT! The committee is formed, a logo created and social media sites are set up.
First of Many Events
Our first event is held at Banbridge Town Hall where specialist nurses gave a presentation on the benefits of cardiac rehab.
British Society of Heart Failure
Connection made with the BSHF and our chairperson, Nicole, becomes a Patient Advisory Panel member.
British Heart Foundation NI Conference
Members of HFWNI got to share their stories at the BHF conference in the Belfast Titanic Quarter
Launch Party
A night packed full of entertainment to announce our new charity was held at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge. The well attended evening was a great success raising £10000 in the process.
Global Heart Hub Annual Unite Summit
Nicole represented HFWNI in Barcelona. These events provide invaluable opportunities to network and share experiences with HF organisations and charities from across the globe.
Shop Open!
In conjunction with Digital Designs, a link to our shop from our website is now open. Here you can securely purchase a range of HFWNI branded clothing and accessories.
1st AGM
An update on the charity's progress to date, our financial status and plans for the future.
New group in NHSCT
Although formed in the SHSCT, it was always the plan to roll out HFWNI nationwide.
Fundraising Event
This summer we hosted a family funday including golf, BBQ, children's and adult's entertainment at Edenmore Golf and country club.
2nd Support group in SHSCT
We have started a second regular monthly support group for the SHSCT area in Portadown.
Royal Visit
HRH King Charles on his visit to NI stopped off in Banbridge and spoke with Nicole and was interested to hear some of the work carried out by HFWNI.
SEHSCT Expansion
We have now expanded to the SE trust with the commencement of a new group in Lisburn.
Belfast Trust New Group
HFWNI expands further, now into the Belfast trust.
2nd AGM
2 years have flown by and we were able to provide further updates.
Walking Group
We have some trained walk leaders in our group so we decided to trial a new walking group in Banbridge.
Further Expansion
This time we are launching a new group with a foray into the Western Trust in Omagh.
Meet the Team
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Transplant Patient Advocacy Lead
In 2014 at the age of 45, Andy suffered a heart attack which resulted in Heart Failure. Whilst able to return to work and live an active life his symptoms progressively became worse and in 2022 he was referred to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne for a Heart Transplant assessment....