Further information

There are support groups for most of the conditions treated on Ocean ward. Further information about them is listed below. If you would like more information about a condition that is not treated here, please ask one of the nurses on the ward.

The Children's Heart Federation| - is a leading children's heart charity and works with voluntary organisations to meet the needs of children, young people and their families with heart conditions.

Down's Heart Group| - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.

Grown up congenital heart patients association| - a national group providing support for teenagers and adults with congenital heart disease.

Heartline| - a voluntary organisation set up to offer help and support to families of children with heart disorders.

Little Hearts Matter| - offers support and information, and raises awareness of those affected when a child has only half a heart, due to conditions such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia or Double Inlet Ventricle.

Max Appeal| - supporting families affected by DiGeorge syndrome, VCFS and 22q11.2 deletion.

British Heart Foundation| - a national charity offering advice and information on heart conditions and lifestyle.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity| - a charity providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.

Families of Ocean Ward| - a website offering information to visitors of the ward. Please note, this is not a SUHT affiliated website.