The latest National Audit of Pulmonary Hypertension has shown performance against national standards has returned to pre-pandemic levels – with specialist centres continuing to provide a high-quality service to patients.
3 February 2023
A new survey by the PHA UK aims to uncover what it really means to live with pulmonary hypertension today.
4 January 2023
PHA UK research has shown a clear correlation between the cost-of-living crisis and declining health in the PH community.
13 December 2022
The new issue of our award-winning member magazine is now available to read online.
1 December 2022
Sotatercept, which could be approved for use next year, has produced promising results in its latest clinical trial.
15 November 2022
We are conducting a survey amongst people with pulmonary hypertension in the UK, to find out exactly where the biggest challenges are.
27 October 2022
We have been made aware of a potential scam whereby some patients are being called by someone pretending to be from their hospital or medication delivery company, asking for their card details to pay for medications.
13 October 2022
On Friday 4th November we're bringing the UK's pulmonary hypertension community together, and with the theme of #OurVoicesMatter, we need everyone to make themselves heard.
4 October 2022
People with PH, who have been hospital inpatients within the last six months, are being invited to take part in a new study into hope.
1 September 2022
An online exhibition curated by the PHA UK will showcase memories and experiences of the pandemic, and submissions are being invited from across the PH community now.
3 August 2022
The family of little PHighter Zac Gunn are still celebrating after he received a national bravery award last month.
12 July 2022
PHA UK Chair Dr Iain Armstrong is training hard for a special swim challenge that will see him complete a mile of the Serpentine Lake in London’s Hyde Park.
6 July 2022
The family of a young boy who had pulmonary hypertension have raised over £3000 for the PHA UK during an event to celebrate his life.
30 June 2022
Following a rigorous assessment, our information resources have been re-certified with a Patient Information Forum (PIF) quality mark.
27 June 2022
Simon Dawson has been married to Claire for 12 years, supporting her through her journey with pulmonary hypertension. To mark Carers Week 2022, he has shared his experiences to raise awareness of the impact of the disease and the effect on the whole family.
9 June 2022
Our new guide to palliative care aims to help people with PH understand how this type of care could help them and their families.
17 May 2022
A new study is investigating the impact of PH on individuals and their caregivers, and whether 'self-compassion' can be a helpful way of coping.
3 May 2022
A fundraising run in Birmingham will celebrate the life of a local woman who died from pulmonary hypertension.
13 April 2022
The world's first self-help intervention designed specifically for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is now available to order for free.
29 March 2022
A coordinated effort between The Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI) and industry partners aims to ensure pulmonary arterial hypertension patients affected by the war in Ukraine receive supplies of life-sustaining drugs.
20 March 2022
People in Scotland claiming benefits for long-term health conditions like pulmonary hypertension will no longer need to endure fixed term reviews for their payments.
17 March 2022
A new survey is aiming to discover what matters most to patients when it comes to taking part in clinical trials.
14 March 2022
Staff from the specialist centre in Sheffield will tackle 13.1miles for our charity this month.
9 March 2022
The Prime Minister has announced significant changes to COVID-19 regulations that will bring an end to all rules and restrictions in England.
22 February 2022
The latest data from the National Audit of Pulmonary Hypertension shows specialist treatment centres in Great Britain have maintained high standards through the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 February 2022
People with PH are being invited to take part in an important trial testing the effectiveness of supervised home exercise programmes.
9 February 2022
Adults over the age of 50 or with an underlying health condition who test positive for COVID-19 are being urged to sign up for a world-first study into life-saving antiviral treatments.
25 January 2022
A PHA UK-supported study using remote monitoring technology to help patients get the best results from their PH medication has received the go-ahead from funders.
21 December 2021
A global study has named the PHA UK website the best quality PH association site in the world for information about pulmonary arterial hypertension.
15 December 2021
In this new infocast, pulmonary hypertension and vaccines expert Dr Mark Toshner talks to PHA UK Chair Dr Iain Armstrong about the current situation with the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
14 December 2021
Research by the PHA UK has revealed the full impact of the pandemic on people affected by pulmonary hypertension in the United Kingdom.
8 December 2021
From today (22nd November) anyone in England aged 40 or over can book a COVID-19 booster jab.
22 November 2021
We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported PH Awareness Week between 1st and 7th November.
1 November 2021
Dr Iain Armstrong was high commended for his work developing the EmPHasis-10 quality of life measure.
14 October 2021
Pledge your support for a new PHA UK campaign to ensure people with pulmonary hypertension get fair access to rehabilitation.
7 September 2021
A statement from consultant pharmacist and PHA UK associate Dr Neil Hamilton.
2 September 2021
A new PHA UK web area has been launched to help people make decisions about working with pulmonary hypertension.
1 September 2021
Wearable dedication sheets for people taking on fundraising challenges for the PHA UK are now available to order.
18 August 2021
Following a week of public voting, the lucky winners of our online fundraising pet show have been revealed.
9 August 2021
Our surveys to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the PH community have now closed, with over 1000 responses received.
2 August 2021
PHA UK co-founder and chair Dr Iain Armstrong has been named as a finalist in the ‘Innovations in your Specialty’ category of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Nursing Awards.
28 June 2021
The PHA UK has launched two pet-themed fundraisers to appeal to animal lovers looking to support people with PH this summer.
14 June 2021
The PHA UK has launched new research to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people affected by pulmonary hypertension.
7 June 2021
A survey amongst the UK pulmonary hypertension community has shown overwhelming support for the development of a soft robotic heart that aims to reduce deaths from heart failure.
3 June 2021
A new private Facebook group has been set up for those who have experienced loss due to pulmonary hypertension.
4 May 2021
Our reaction to the announcement that those under 30 will be offered alternatives to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
8 April 2021
A song recorded by Will Acres just before his death from pulmonary hypertension has been released by his family to mark his birthday.
30 March 2021
Members of the public are being urged to share their views on healthcare as part of an online listening event.
25 March 2021
The PHA UK has launched a new survey to help researchers who are looking at the use of cutting-edge remote monitoring technology to help patients get the best results from their medication.
18 March 2021
The spring 2021 issue of our member magazine is out now, available in print and online.
17 March 2021
Our new Listening Line gives members dedicated telephone time with a PH professional to talk through any worries or concerns.
26 February 2021
A new resource, published by the PHA UK, aims to help people prepare effectively for their benefits assessment.
22 February 2021
