Find the guidance and support you need
The path following an inherited cardiac diagnosis is marked by anxiety and uncertainty. We want you to know you don’t have to face this alone. Visit our information hub to learn more about the specialised psychological care, screening guidance, and trusted resources we provide.
Information hub
Access free psychological support
Coping with an Inherited Cardiac Condition (ICC) or the trauma of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is overwhelming. We believe your emotional well-being is just as vital as physical health.
We offer free, specialist psychological services, counselling, and holistic care for children, young people, and families through our trusted partners.
Find tailored care, guidance, and a community that understands.
Understand Inherited Cardiac Conditions & screening
If there is a family history of unexplained fainting, seizures, or sudden loss, the fear can be consuming. Knowledge is the first step toward peace and safety.
ICCs are treatable, and early screening saves lives. We provide clear, expert-backed information on genetic heart disorders and can guide you through the screening process.
Get clarity, protection, and the knowledge needed to keep your family safe.
Get helpStories of hope, awareness & action
Keep up-to-date with our latest fundraising efforts and get valuable insights on clinical research, screening and the support available.
Summer Party at Beamish Hall
Summer called, and we answered with a party!
We’re launching our very first Poppy’s Light Summer Party on the 17th July, and you’re invited to join us at the wonderful Beamish Hall for an evening packed with delicious food, feel-good music and plenty of entertainment to keep the good vibes flowing.
It’s not just about having a great time (although there’ll be plenty of that); it’s all about raising awareness of inherited heart conditions, helping us reach more families and continuing our life-saving work.
Round up your friends, bring the family or make it a work night out, it’s the ultimate way to kick off summer while doing something that really matters.
Contact us to buy tickets!Carry Poppy's Light forward
Your involvement makes a difference. See how you can join our next fundraising challenge, awareness day, or support event to help us protect young cardiac health.
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Ullswater Challenge
Join us for a stunning walking challenge around Ullswater on Saturday 20th June 2026.
There are options for a 20-mile circular route or a 10-mile linear walk around Ullswater. Choose your challenge!
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Great North Run
Lace up your trainers for the world’s biggest half marathon and join us on the road from Newcastle to South Shields. Every mile you run for Poppy’s Light Foundation helps us provide vital support to families and fund life-saving cardiac screenings for young people across the North East.
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Ramside Hall Lunch & Learn
The Cardiac Community Hub event on 29th September takes place on World Heart Day. We are hosting a lunch and learn at Ramside Hall focused on Inherited Cardiac Conditions, tailored for paediatricians with expertise in cardiology and their clinical teams from across the region and beyond.