Congenital heart disease in children
Congenital heart disease includes a range of heart problems that develop in the womb before a baby is born. As one of the most common birth abnormalities, they affect almost one in 100 babies born each year in the UK.
These heart problems can be serious and sadly, some children lose their lives. But, thanks to advances in early diagnosis and treatment, around eight out of ten children with congenital heart disease will now grow up to become adults.
Our successes
The charity was founded in 1952 by Duncan Guthrie. Early research funded by the charity helped to develop the first oral polio vaccine. Polio affected the lives of many thousands of children, including our founder Duncan Guthrie's own daughter, Janet.
Since then we’ve been saving and changing lives through medical research, funding some of the most amazing breakthroughs.
Ways to support us
Make a Donation
Your donation to Action Medical Research can help save and change children's lives.
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to what we do. We would be very appreciative of your help across a number of important roles.
Fundraise for us
We have funded some amazing breakthroughs but we want to do more. You can help by fundraising for us!
Take on a challenge
At Action Medical Research, we offer some incredible charity events whatever your ambitions, sporting ability or location.