Medical Disclaimer

Heart Buddies
Effective date: 26 May 2026

Heart Buddies provides comfort, encouragement and community support for children and families affected by congenital heart disease and open heart surgery.

We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, counselling, therapy or crisis support.

1. Not Medical Advice

Information shared by Heart Buddies is for general support, awareness and community purposes only.

It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

2. Always Speak to Medical Professionals

If you have questions or concerns about a child’s health, symptoms, treatment, surgery, medication or recovery, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.

This may include your hospital team, cardiac nurse, consultant, GP, NHS 111 or emergency services.

3. Shared Experiences

Families may share personal experiences through Heart Buddies or its online community spaces.

These experiences are personal stories and should not be treated as medical guidance.

4. Emergency Situations

Heart Buddies is not an emergency service.

If someone is seriously unwell, in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 999.

5. No Therapist or Counsellor Service

Heart Buddies does not currently employ or provide counsellors, therapists or clinical professionals.

Our support is based on comfort items, shared experience, encouragement and community connection.

6. Contact

Email:
info@heartbuddies.org

Website:
heartbuddies.org