By Kym Kitching | Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Thanks to your incredible support, our project to supply pulse oximetry machines to NHS maternity units has far exceeded expectations. We originally set out to fund just over 300 machines, but, because of your generosity, we’ve now placed more than 600 across the UK.
This simple test, which helps detect serious heart conditions in newborns, is now offered by an estimated 85% of NHS Trusts. That’s a huge step forward in helping babies with congenital heart disease (CHD) get the early diagnosis and treatment they need - and you’ve been a vital part of that progress.
Your donations have truly made a difference. Every day, babies are being tested using machines funded by our amazing supporters. We often hear from health professionals and families about how this testing has helped save lives. Thank you.
What’s next?
While our work supplying machines is coming to a close, we’re now focusing on the next phase: making sure the test is delivered accurately and consistently, and that parents are fully informed.
We’re developing new training resources for health professionals, alongside accessible, multilingual materials for parents, so that every baby has the best possible chance, no matter where they are born.
From now on, donations for our pulse oximetry work will go towards these important new goals. As part of this transition, we’ll be closing the specific donation page for the pulse oximetry project in June 2025. If you’d still like to support this life-saving work, please donate to our general support fund, which helps us continue our vital efforts across all areas of CHD detection and care.
We’re so grateful to have had your support on this journey, and we hope you’ll stay with us as we take the next steps to give every baby a better start.
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