Why this site exists
Every year in the UK, people die from heart attacks they could have survived, because they waited. They thought it was indigestion, didn’t want to bother anyone, or drove themselves to hospital. Good information already exists, but it’s mostly written to be read calmly at a desk.
This site is built for the moment itself: on a phone, with shaking hands, possibly with no signal. That’s why it has Emergency mode, which talks you through each step, a Heart Card for your medicines, a CPR pacer, and why it keeps working offline.
Who runs it
The site is run independently by a private individual in the United Kingdom. It isn’t part of the NHS, the British Heart Foundation or any other organisation, and isn’t endorsed by them.
The person who runs it has chosen not to be named. Rather than asking you to trust a name, every page sets out what official UK guidance says and lists its sources, so you can check it for yourself. Read our editorial policy to see how pages are written and kept up to date.
What this site is not
- It isn’t a medical service. It can’t diagnose you or give personal medical advice. If you’re worried, call 999, 111 or your GP.
- It isn’t written or reviewed by a doctor. That’s why it sticks closely to published guidance from the NHS, NICE, the British Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council UK, rather than offering opinions.
How it’s paid for
The site is free, with no sign-up. To cover running costs it may show adverts from Google on information pages, but only if you agree, and never on Emergency mode, the Heart Card, the 1-minute check or the CPR page. Advertisers have no say over what we write. See our privacy and cookie policy.
Use it, share it, print it
The posters and fridge cards are free to print and put up anywhere. You’re welcome to link to any page.
Contact
To report a mistake, suggest an improvement or ask about the site, email hello@chestpain.org.uk. For privacy questions, email privacy@chestpain.org.uk.
Please don’t email about a medical emergency or ask for medical advice. Emails aren’t monitored around the clock. Call 999 in an emergency, or 111 for urgent advice.