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New research reveals support for a ban on the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes

64% of respondents aged 15 and over support the banning of disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes.

Policy News | 27th Jul 2023

Fewer than half of heart attack patients call the ambulance within one hour of symptoms

82% of heart attack patients had at least one known…

Heart failure patients join Irish Heart Foundation to make an impact in the Dáil

Five key actions were identified

Heart failure patient survey reveals their needs are not being met

More than a quarter of heart failure patients in Ireland…

Volunteer as an Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champion

The Irish Heart Foundation is currently looking for volunteer patient champions to use their voice and help the Irish Heart Foundation advocate and lobby for change.

Policy News | 14th Mar 2023

Neurorehabilitation teams required for people living with stroke and other neurological conditions

Additional services and community neurorehabilitation teams required for people living with stroke and other neurological conditions

Policy News | 10th Mar 2023

Gaps in cardiovascular care contributing to deaths of over 9,000 people per year

Gaps in cardiovascular care contribute to 9,000 deaths every year

Heart News | 28th Feb 2023

HSE to provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

On National No Smoking Day the HSE has announced that it will provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to help smokers quit

Policy News | 22nd Feb 2023

9,165 Irish citizens’ signatures needed for a Tobacco-Free Europe

Aiming for Europe's first tobacco-free generation

Policy News | 26th Jan 2023

Smokers urged to 'take back control' this January

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your heart health

Heart News | 9th Jan 2023

2O22 a year in review

2022 was another busy year at the Irish Heart Foundation

Heart News | 15th Dec 2022

Ireland should follow New Zealand’s lead on youth tobacco ban

Irish Heart Foundation praises New Zealand for its world first youth tobacco ban

Policy News | 14th Dec 2022