“It isn’t just people in their 60s and 70s who are affected by heart issues, younger people can be too.” belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-n…

At just 30, Ulster & Ireland rugby legend Chris Henry suffered a TIA (mini-stroke) hours before an international game. He’s backing our campaign to remind everyone: stroke can happen at any age. Act FAST. ow.ly/xWPR50X2NNw

Have you signed up for our Fright Night Firewalk yet? 🔥 Dare to brave the flames this Halloween all in support of people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions across Northern Ireland. ❤️ Halloween costumes are very welcome👻 nichs.org.uk/get-involved/f…

Tomorrow is World Heart Day. Do you know the key heart symptoms to look out for? ❤️ Share this with your family and friends to raise awareness!

John Meikleham is sharing his story this World Heart Day - he was on his way to work at the cardiac surgical unit in Belfast, when he had a heart attack aged just 46. He went on to live with heart failure, LVAD support, and a heart transplant. ow.ly/OQnv50X3xFI

It's World Heart Day and if you need support, we're here for you. ❤️ To access our support services: ➡️ Visit nichs.org.uk/referral ☎️ Call 028 9032 0184

☕ Grabbing your morning coffee? Make it a Frank and Honest! From International Coffee Day (Wed 1st Oct) until Sat 4th Oct, every Frank & Honest coffee bought in participating MACE NI stores will donate 50p to NICHS ❤️ Help us raise a latte funds and “espresso” you care!

Have you ever taken part in research? Or maybe you'd like to but haven’t had the chance? Help shape how public involvement is done in health & social care research across Northern Ireland. Share your thoughts: forms.office.com/e/ddVA9qL9fG @InvolvementMatters James Lind Alliance

Over 42,000 people in NI are living with the effects of a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke) Behind that number are families, friends, and neighbours coping every day. Knowing the symptoms can save a life. Act FAST Face Arms Speech Time For more info: nichs.org.uk/fast

We support the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol. The NI Assembly looks set to introduce MUP – but we want to hear what you think. Please complete our 5 minute survey to tell us your views. surveymonkey.com/r/MUP25

A special Thank You Thursday shout out to all our supporters who took part in last weekend’s Belfast City Half Marathon! We had over 30 people run in aid of our charity and we had our cheer station set up just outside the office to show our support and appreciation to the runners

We're Hiring!📣 Are you passionate about making a difference? We have some exciting opportunities available to join our Health Promotion team! 📅 Apply by 12 noon on Friday 17th October 2025. For more information and to apply, go to nichs.org.uk/careers

Reminder - Join us on 8th October in Enniskillen as broadcaster Donna Traynor interviews Professor Mahendra Varma OBE, celebrating his outstanding career in cardiac care. Tickets £10, with proceeds supporting NICHS: ticketsource.co.uk

Thanks to SDLP MLA Colin McGrath 🇺🇦 for supporting Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol for NI. Scotland, Wales & the ROI implemented it. MUP reduced alcohol-attributable deaths & hospital admissions in Scot & targets those who drink the most & the cheapest. The SDLP #SDLP25 Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke

Thank you to MLAs Matthew O’Toole, Mark Durkan and Daniel McCrossan for your support at the SDLP conference. Mark H Durkan @JustinMcNu1ty@ ⁦The SDLP⁩ ⁦⁦Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke⁩

TIA (mini-stroke) is a warning sign of stroke. Symptoms are the same as a stroke but are temporary & disappear within 24 hrs ACT FAST Facial drooping Arm weakness Slurred Speech Time to call 999 immediately — even if symptoms pass. nichs.org.uk/fast

Good to meet Matthew O’Toole MLA at the SDLP conference and to discuss Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol which Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke has been championing

#MondayMotivation reminder: real strength isn’t in pretending everything’s fine, it's showing up, even when it’s hard. If you're doing that, whether it's making positive changes to your health or taking steps forward on you recovery journey, be proud of yourself today!

We attended the The SDLP Conference at the weekend. It was a great opportunity to connect with MLAs and Council members about issues around chest, heart & stroke health affecting their constituents. Thanks to the politicians who took the time to engage with us

Just a day after his final pro match, Irish League star Andy Waterworth had a stroke at 36—despite being in peak health. He’s backing our campaign to remind everyone: stroke can happen at any age. Know the signs. Act FAST. nichs.org.uk/about-us/news/…