Useful links

Below you will find links and more information about charities and organisations giving advice on heart disease, or that are involved in supporting research into cardiovascular disease.

University of Bristol - Bristol Heart Insitute

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/bhi/

The Bristol Heart Institute within the University of Bristol provides a detailed overview of all research being conducted in cardiovascular science and disease. Founded in 1995, the Bristol Heart Institute brings together researchers and clinicians from many disciplines of cardiovascular science and disease, who are united in the mission is to translate basic scientific research into novel clinical practice thereby improving patient outcome and care.

University of Bristol - Bristol Heart Insitute Public Lectures and Events

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/bhi/public/public-lectures.html

The University of Bristol regularly hold lectures and talks designed to communicate their research to the public, in order to raise understanding and awareness of heart disease.

National Institute for Health Research

http://www.nihr.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is a UK government body that coordinates and funds research for the NHS. Its goal is to create a health research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world class facilities, conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public.