Kate Ferguson

Mum of twins & lab. Communications & engagement ❤️ running, writing, travel

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Today at Stormont, two families bravely shared their stories of loss as we launched our #HeartsNeedMore report.
Stronger prevention could spare up to 500 families a year the heartbreak of premature loss.
Hearts cannot wait.
https://t.co/V5YT3fIvgT

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Our Community Defibrillator Funding Programme is now open!

Check eligibility and apply for a BHF-funded defibrillator for your community up until February 2027 – by doing so, you could save a life: https://t.co/zazJKHRB8P

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Such wonderful news! 💗

Dáithí and his family’s ongoing campaign has brought hope to so many people and helped save lives and now he has received the greatest gift. We’re so grateful to the donor’s family for making that selfless decision.

BHF has been a longstanding supporter of Dáithí and his family’s tireless campaigning, which directly led to the implementation of ‘Dáithí’s Law’ in Northern Ireland, establishing a soft opt-out organ donation system.

Under this law, all adults in Northern Ireland are considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.

As Dáithí begins his recovery journey, we encourage everyone to learn more about what the law change means, consider their organ donation decision, record that decision, and share it with family and friends. 🙏

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Calling all runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

BHF NI has charity places available for this year's Belfast City Half Marathon on Sunday 20 September.

Experience the thrill of running through the vibrant and historic city of Belfast while raising vital funds to support lifesaving heart research.

Whether you're taking on your first marathon or aiming for a personal best, we'd love to have you on #TeamBHF.

Every mile you run and every pound you raise will help fund groundbreaking research into cardiovascular disease, giving hope to the 230,000 people in NI affected by these conditions.❤️

For more info, contact our Fundraising Manager, Órla on [email protected]

[Paul Ferguson @PaulFergusonSL]

A few thoughts following Jim Gracey's passing.

[Kate Ferguson @KateRFerg]

Brilliant night at the @BelTel_Sport awards celebrating the best in NI sport. Superbly organised by my husband @PaulFergusonSL and his team 🌟

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Every day, around 12 people in Northern Ireland die from cardiovascular disease, with the condition affecting more than 230,000 people here.
Our #redbenchdiaries visited Stormont, where @deborah_cheryl and @mcguigan_philip shared the impact of living with cardiovascular disease.

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

❤️🙌NEW: Every school in Northern Ireland now has a defibrillator.

🎥🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 was at Ballymoney High School to mark the milestone.

👥Education Minister @paulgivan took part in a training exercise with pupils.

The defibrillator is positioned at the school so that the local community can also use it.

The initiative to roll out Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) has seen 476 devices delivered to schools since it was announced in November 2024.

Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a person’s chances of survival by up to 10%.

Since 2022, more than 500 teachers have been trained through the Community of Lifesavers Programme, developed by the Department in partnership with CCEA and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

We also hear from the Head of @BHFNI, Fearghal McKinney.

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

Did you see the wonderful Polly the dog from Ballinamallard hitting the headlines this week?
When Polly's owner Adam had a cardiac arrest last year, the golden retriever's life-saving instincts alerted Adam's wife Hannah, who started #CPR and rang the emergency services, saving Adam's life.
Polly and Hannah were honoured at British Heart Foundation's #HeartHeroes awards in London this week.
You can learn CPR for free in 15 minutes using our interactive tool RevivR: 📷https://t.co/CsOpjhP7LF

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

We opened our brand new store at Ards Shopping Centre at the end of last month.
If you haven't visited yet, take a look at our video to see what it's all about.
By shopping and donating to @TheBHF, you're helping fund lifesaving research. 💓
Thanks to @ProfDavidGrieve, @JimShannonMP, @Kelmba & @MMcIlveenDUP for their opening day support.

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

⚠️❤️NEW: Two areas in NI among 'worst places in the UK to suffer a cardiac arrest', with just one in ten people surviving an out-of-hospital heart stoppage.

🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 has been speaking to Fearghal McKinney, Head of @BHFNI.

The charity is particularly keen to receive applications from Twinbrook in Dunmurry and Lagan Valley in Lisburn — areas identified as having limited access to defibrillators, putting residents at greater risk of death from cardiac arrest.

Mr McKinney emphasised that this issue is not limited to these two areas — much more still needs to be done across Northern Ireland.

@TheBHF

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

A huge thank you to the members of @NIACfEd for your support and enthusiasm in our Classroom RevivR demonstration. Supporting schools and pupils to perform #CPR and how to use a defibrillator is an essential life skill.

[The Masters @TheMasters]

Sweet, sweet victory. #themasters

[Paul Ferguson @PaulFergusonSL]

Fantastic family holiday at @Forte_Village in #sardinia

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

Thousands of children learn CPR with new interactive learning tool funded by the British Heart Foundation.

Click here to watch Barbara McCanns report...
https://t.co/3APX9yWQmM

[Kate Ferguson @KateRFerg]

Learn how to be a lifesaver this #HeartMonth at https://t.co/0qsgLeLalN ❤️ #CPR

[Belfast Telegraph Sport @BelTel_Sport]

"I am delighted to say that I finally received my CPR training, with help from my good friends at the BHFNI. It was a most enlightening and essential experience, and one I highly recommend."

✍️ Read David Jeffrey's exclusive weekly column right here!

https://t.co/Z2e6wxfREG

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

@TheBHF has registered 100k defibrillators on The Circuit, with almost 3,700 registered in NI, but many more remain unregistered.
John Deery shares his story of cardiac arrest survival thanks to a life-saving defibrillator.
For more info visit https://t.co/a7xMdOcfKT

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

❤️❗️ALL schools to get defibs: "If something were to happen, I'd know exactly what to do."

🎤📻Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 spoke to students at Strathearn School today, where Education Minister @paulgivan took part in defibrillator demonstrations.

🗣He announced that every school in NI will get a defib.

🎤We also speak to @FearghalTMcK from the @BHFNI and teacher Mr Andrew Scott.

[Marie-Louise Connolly @mlchealth]

When the stars and angels align … a remarkable story thanks to John Deery, Peter O’Hare & @BHFNI #defibrillator

https://t.co/HZMQMB8Fq0

[BHF Northern Ireland @BHFNI]

John Deery survived a cardiac arrest at this year’s Belfast Marathon & is backing @TheBHF's #TheCircuit campaign to encourage communities in NI to help create a lifesaving map of 100k UK-wide defibrillator registrations, ensuring more lives can be saved in emergencies.
View John's story about how registering a defib on The Circuit could be the difference of someone surviving a cardiac arrest.
https://t.co/mwreYHcdWw