We work with a range of specialist cardiovascular societies and engage closely with stakeholders across the cardiovascular clinical research spectrum. The BHF CRC is the product of joint planning of these specialist societies and stakeholders
The BHF CRC work alongside specialist cardiology societies to support the development and function of a collaborative network of Research Groups (RG). Research Groups coordinate the clinical research planning and activities with a focus on a:
Each RG is constituted as the research element of one or more of the national specialist professional societies. Though each group has its own focus, the BHF CRC encourages collaborative work across groups to facilitate cross cutting, inclusive research which addresses the most important questions.
Our partner specialist societies include:
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The British Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Society (BICCS) |
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British Association for Nursing in Cardiovascular Care (BANCC) |
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British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) |
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British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) |
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British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) |
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British Congenital Cardiac Association (BCCA) |
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British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) |
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British Society of Cardiovascular Imaging/of Cardiac Computed Tomography (BSCI/BSCCT) |
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British Junior Cardiologists’ Association (BJCA) |
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British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) |
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British Society of Cardio-Oncology (BCOS) |
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British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (BSCMR) |
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British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) |
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Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) |
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Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) |
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Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) |
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Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) |
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The British Atherosclerosis Society (BAS)
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Cardiovascular Care Partnership UK (CCPUK) |
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Arrhythmia Alliance (AA) |
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British Heart Valve Society (BHVS) |
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British Nuclear Cardiology Society (BNCS) |
The BHF CRC works in close partnership with a wide range of key stakeholders dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care and clinical research. Because collaboration is essential to our success, we also work alongside comparable organisations promoting clinical research in different disease areas to share valuable insights and methodologies. Our key partners include:
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BHF Data Science Centre |
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British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) |
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) |
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Cochrane Heart Group |
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Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) |
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National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) |
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) |
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BHF Centres of Excellence in cardiovascular research |
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Clinical trials units (CTU) |
Patients and the public are at the heart of every clinical research project. This is why the BHF CRC is committed to ensuring that those who benefit from clinical research feel understood, represented and part of our work. The BHF CRC connects with specialist patient groups, including:
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Beat SCAD |
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) |
Patient support, Education and information, Advocacy, Research patient and public involvement, Fundraising |
UK-wide |
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Blood Pressure UK |
Hypertension / blood pressure |
Education and information, Advocacy
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UK-wide
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Bournemouth Heart Club |
Cardiovascular, long-term health conditions |
Phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation, Long-term health condition prevention and rehabilitation |
South-West England (Dorset) |
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Charing Cross Cardiac Support Group |
General cardiovascular |
Patient support
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England (local)
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Hearts & Minds Basildon and District Heart Support Group |
General cardiovascular |
Patient support |
England (local) |
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Salford Heart Care |
General cardiovascular |
Cardiac rehabilitation and recovery |
England (local) |
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New Start Charity |
Lung and heart transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) |
Patient support, Fundraising
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England
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Community Voices in Vascular Research |
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), carotid artery disease |
Research patient and public involvement, Engagement |
UK-wide |
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Pumping Marvellous Foundation |
Heart failure |
Peer-to-peer patient support, Education and information, Advocacy, Fundraising |
UK-wide |
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Timothy Syndrome Alliance (TSA) |
Congenital multisystem channelopathy with variable cardiac and neurodevelopmental phenotypes |
Education and information, Advocacy, Engagement, Research patient and public involvement, Psychosocial support (specialist mental health), Patient Registry and Biobank
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International / UK |
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Max Appeal |
Congenital / genetic cardiac conditions |
Patient support, Education and information, Advocacy, Engagement, Fundraising |
UK-wide |
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Northwick Park Cardiac Research Charity |
General cardiovascular |
Clinical research |
England |
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The Heart Hive |
Inherited heart conditions, heart muscle conditions (cardiomyopathy, myocarditis) |
Participant recruitment |
UK-wide |
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Cardiomyopathy UK |
Cardiomyopathy |
Specialist information and advice, Peer support, Research and advocacy |
UK-wide |
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Stroke Association |
Stroke / cerebrovascular |
Research, Support, Influencing and advocacy |
UK-wide |
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Vascular Voice Network |
Vascular / circulatory disease |
Advocacy, Engagement
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UK-wide |
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Jay’s Aim – Helping Young Hearts |
General cardiovascular |
Education, public access defibrillators & information, Advocacy |
UK (South West) |
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Arrhythmia Alliance |
All arrhythmias / atrial fibrillation / syncope, reflex anoxic seizures / heart rhythm conditions / atrial flutter / unexplained loss of consciousness / POTS |
Patient support (helplines, patient days, online coffee mornings), Education and information (printed and digital information) |
UK-wide |
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Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Association |
All arrhythmias / atrial fibrillation / syncope, reflex anoxic seizures / heart rhythm conditions / atrial flutter / unexplained loss of consciousness / POTS |
Patient support (helplines, patient days, online coffee mornings), Education and information (printed and digital information) |
UK-wide |
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Syncope Trust And Reflex Anoxic Seizures (STARS)
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All arrhythmias / atrial fibrillation / syncope, reflex anoxic seizures / heart rhythm conditions / atrial flutter / unexplained loss of consciousness / POTS |
Patient support (helplines, patient days, online coffee mornings), Education and information (printed and digital information) |
UK-wide |
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Mended Hearts Europe |
General cardiovascular, comorbidities |
Research PPI, Peer support, Information and Education, Advocacy |
Europe |