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Video message from our President & Founder, Professor Jane Somerville

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis

Find the attached leaflet containing information regarding Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis, which has been supplied by The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).  The BCCA (British Congenital Cardiac…
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Emotional and Mental Health Resources

Emotional and Mental Health Resources Here are a selection of articles and resources designed to help with coping with the emotional and mental health issues of living with Congenital Heart Disease. Here are the contact details of the main…
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Making the most of your Doctor's Appointments

Making the most of your Doctor's Appointments I imagine that most of us have had Doctor’s Appointments that have gone well, where we have felt satisfied but also other times when this really hasn’t been the case. Many people find going…
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Deterioration in Health

Deterioration in Health This post offers some thoughts, resources and other links that look at what happens when changes occur in our health. Both emotional impacts and physical aspects are discussed. Change and loss are a part of life. Hearing…
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Travelling as a GUCH Patient

Travelling as a GUCH Patient GUCH patient and The Somerville Foundation volunteer Sophie has travelled extensively and is passionate about seeing the world. She has developed a positive, practical approach to planning holidays and here, with…
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Waking up in Intensive Care

Waking up in Intensive Care When you first come out of surgery we give you medication to keep you asleep. This is so we can make sure everything is stable before waking you up. It is a very safe place to be. You have your own nurse who looks…