In Memoriam of Child Health International President, Dr Chris Rolles
In Memoriam, Dr Chris Rolles
Author: Kerry Rait
Laurie Ridgway runs London’s Big Half for Child Health International
A big thumbs up, thank you and congratulations to Laurie Ridgway who completed the Big Half in London on 4th September in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 55 seconds. A long time supporter of Child Health International, Laurie has once again pulled out all stops in his efforts to raise money for the charity his late grandfather founded. It’s not …
Welcome to our new Patron, Professor Gary James Connett MB, ChB FRCPCH, MD
Child Health International welcomes new Patron, Professor Gary James Connett MB, ChB FRCPCH, MD
Statement on Ukraine Emergency
Whilst we remain an apolitical charity, focused on improving the lives of children and young adults living with cystic fibrosis (CF), regardless of where they live, it is with deep regret that Child Health International has had to suspend collaboration with our colleagues in the Russian Federation. This is for the safety of all concerned. Whilst the invasion of Ukraine …
Child Health International joins national and international physiotherapist groups to produce free master classes in cystic fibrosis physiotherapy
Child Health International works with cystic fibrosis specialists to produce free master classes in CF physiotherapy
Child Health International, an ongoing tribute to the Ridgway family
Michael Ridgway, dedicated trustee and son of the charity’s founder, Roy Ridgway, describes Child Health International’s history and his family’s ongoing commitment to supporting the work his father began.
A new Chairman, a new chapter
Let us introduce you to the new chair of Child Health International, David Wilford. Together we enter a new chapter in Child Health International’s journey, striving to ensure every child with cystic fibrosis gets the care and the life they deserve.
We have a new website!
Child Health International has a new website! Come and have a look, share the word and help us maximise the impact we can have for cystic fibrosis communities worldwide.
Ukraine
20022011 In conjunction with its Lviv-based partner, Dzvin, CHI organised a week-long visit to the Ukraine in April 2002 to improve the care of children with cystic fibrosis. The UK team is based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London and was led by Dr Mark Rosenthal. Later in the year, Ukrainian medical specialists and health officials paid a return visit …
Serbia
Serbian Visit to Southampton – May 2014 Background Dr Knight from Frimley Park led a visit to the Mother and Child Health Institute of Serbia in Belgrade in 2003 along with a physiotherapist and a specialist nurse. In 2012 Jim Hopwood met Dragan Durovic, president of the parents’ association at the CFE conference in Dublin, sporadic correspondence followed but no …