Heart UK - The Cholesterol Charity

HEART UK aims to prevent early deaths caused by high cholesterol


Providing expert support, guidance and education to people with concerns about cholesterol and other blood fat conditions.

  
Over half of all UK adults have raised cholesterol. At least 1 in 500 people are born with a high cholesterol condition called familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), which means they are at high risk of a heart attack, stroke or sudden death in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

HEART UK is here to support anyone affected by raised cholesterol and other blood fat conditios, including triglycerides.  We support people by providing:

  • A Cholesterol Helpline - open Monday -  Friday 10am-3pm
  • Expert information via our website, leaflets and diet guides
  • Support for anyone affected by high choldesteorl
  • Education to keep health care professionals up to date with the latest information about cholesterol and blood fat conditions
  • Campaigning at governmnet level for improved identification & standards of care.


We couldn’t do any of this without your help.  

Thank you for choosing to raise funds for HEART UK.

 

How Your Support Helps

Supporting HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity means helping tackle one of the UK’s biggest and often overlooked health risks: high cholesterol. Almost half of UK adults have raised cholesterol, a major contributor to heart disease, strokes and vascular dementia. Many people won’t know their levels until it’s too late — which is why awareness, education and early action are vital.

Funds raised through challenge events help HEART UK provide trusted, evidence-based support to individuals, families and communities across the country. Donations enable expert guidance on lowering cholesterol, resources to help people understand their risks, and campaigns that push for earlier diagnosis of inherited conditions such as familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). They also help HEART UK train healthcare professionals and advocate for better care and prevention nationally.

Every run, walk, cycle, swim or adventure helps protect more families from the devastating impact of heart and circulatory diseases. HEART UK receives no government funding, so the generosity of supporters taking on challenge events directly fuels this life-saving work.

By fundraising for HEART UK, supporters turn their effort into action — raising awareness, improving understanding and helping more people take control of their cholesterol for a healthier future.

Take on a challenge. Support HEART UK. Help keep hearts beating.


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