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Prof Craig Williams is a Heart Research UK grant holder who created physical activity toolkits for patients with congenital heart disease.

Prof Craig Williams is a Heart Research UK grant holder who created physical activity toolkits for patients with congenital heart disease.

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Heart Research UK grants focus on creating tangible outcomes that directly engage patients and their support networks. The work is applied and real-world, ensuring that the research translates into practical tools and solutions. Heart Research UK has done a fantastic job disseminating these resources and it’s important to keep spreading the message. Embedding physical activity as a standard part of consultations and healthcare will have a lasting impact. The charity is actively working to get more patient voices heard, understanding how we can improve their lives. This focus is growing daily, and it’s exciting to see how much more can be done.

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