On 18th March, the government announced proposals to change parts of the benefits system, including Personal independence Payments (PIP), which many people with pulmonary hypertension rely on. We have put together this information to help you understand what has been proposed, what it means for people with long-term health conditions, and what happens next.
20 March 2025
Our new informal get-togethers are a chance to connect with others affected by PH in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
18 February 2025
We were shocked and dismayed to see comments from the Health Secretary Wes Streeting suggesting that organisations like ours should stop standing up for patients by lobbying government.
12 February 2025
The latest National Audit of Pulmonary Hypertension shows continuing strong performance by the UK’s specialist centres.
7 February 2025
Last week, Cardiff University announced it will close its School of Nursing due to a funding shortfall.
4 February 2025
At the beginning of this week, the UK government announced plans to give GPs more authority by enabling them to make direct referrals for diagnostic tests related to a range of complaints including breathlessness – a key symptom of PH.
7 January 2025
