CHD Network

The Congenital Heart Disease Network South Wales and South West (CHD Network) brings together clinicians, managers, patient/family representatives and commissioners from across the region, who work together to support patients of all ages with a congenital heart condition, and their families/carers.

18 adult and 19 paediatric providers, covering level 1 (specialist surgical), level 2 (specialist medical) and level 3 (local centre) services
Over 6,500 children and 8,000 adults with congenital heart problems
30 clinics per week, seeing more than 20,000 outpatient attendances per year
Over 40 specialist nurses
37 paediatricians with expertise in cardiology
17 adult cardiologists with specialist congenital interest
Over 425 heart operations per year
11 patient and family representatives
A core network team, consisting of a Clinical Director, a Manager, a Lead and an Administrator (all part-time).

The Network team is hosted by University Hospitals Bristol, but is an independent body and is accountable to its Board members.