How We’re Making a Difference.

There are over 250,000 adults who were born with a heart condition (CHD) living in the UK. The Somerville Foundation (previously GUCH Patients Association) provides support for adults born with heart disease (ACHD). The charity exists to create a world where they receive excellent medical care, and lead happy, healthy lives.

To do this, we aim to:

Provide all congenital heart patients with accurate, timely information and advice. Allowing them to grasp opportunities, take informed decisions and make positive lifestyle choices
Combat isolation and poverty for congenital heart patients and their families
Fight discrimination through campaigns, education and the promotion of congenital heart patients’ rights
Enable congenital heart patients to share and learn from experiences and support each other.

But we can’t do it alone. In order to ensure they enjoy access to every opportunity, are free from discrimination, and are fully supported throughout their lives, we need your help.

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Supporting patients since 1993

Started life as the Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association
Co-founded by Professor Jane Somerville and Judy Shedden MBE
Initial funding was obtained from the British Heart Foundation in 1993
Registered as a charity in 1994
Created to enable congenital heart patients to help and support each other
Renamed The Somerville Foundation, in honour of Professor Jane Somerville, in 2012

How we are changing lives.

Research that saves lives

A national support network

A wealth of help and advice

The UK’s first Congenital Heart Research Centre

Financial support

Campaigning for better services & support