4 TEENS



Join GUCH Patients Association and Brighthearts for our Conference and Weekend Away.

Aged 13-24? Want to meet other young people with a heart condition? Want answers to all kinds of questions about growing up and living life to the full? Then come to our exciting weekend away! Including an overnight stay and safari.

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October 2010 Central Manchester

Saturday: Enjoy a full day of interactive and fun workshops focusing on issues that affect YOU, then relax and unwind with fun and games and a delicious evening meal.

Sunday: Explore the wild animals of the world (with lunch and more!) on Safari at Knowsley Safari Park.

Places are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment! brighthearts@chfed.org.uk 0207 4220630 or contact Anne Crump at GUCH Patients Association


Check out our latest young people's enews

Life can sometimes be tough, stressy or a bit of a downer. That's why it's important to take care of your emotional health, as well as your physical health. We can all need help and support when going through tough times. These could be related to having a congenital heart condition or other life issues.
  • Don't bottle it up - it can be good to talk
  • Take time to relax - chill out - have a laugh
  • Remember your strengths
  • We all have good and bad days
Get Connected - don't feel alone, keep in touch with others, join GUCH on MySpace and Facebook

Join GUCH'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S FORUM - A group for young people born with a heart condition aged 16-21 years. We hope to encourage networking among the younger members as well as organise future events and activities. Please join! You can find our group on Facebook or you can email contact details to Anne.


For more info about your heart:

British Heart Foundation site for young people - info, competitions, interactive, meet@teenheart

Manchester Hospitals site for young people - info + events + youth forum meetings in the North West and Manchester area

Leeds General Infirmary, Children's Heart Unit - Teen Zone

Echo Teen Club for 11-18year olds who attend Evelina's and St Thomas' Hospital - info + events + games

Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders - weekends away for teens, events. Bravehearts for 18yrs+

Brighthearts forum for teenagers aged 13-17 run by the Children's Heart Federation - news + outings + events

Little Hearts Matter for 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. They have a Youth Website for teenagers.

Questions? Concerns? Comments?

Anne Crump is the Young People's Mental Health Project Worker at GUCH PA.
Please contact Anne for information on emotional health/mental health issues or with any comments or ideas for the 4 Teens section.

(4 Teens is aimed at the under 21's - see also Emotional Health in the Information section)