Charity Details

image
PHA UK
Registered Charity Number: 1120756
Location Of Benefit: UK Nationwide
Address for donations: PHA UK, UNIT 2, CONCEPT COURT, MANVERS, ROTHERHAM, S635BD

The PHA UK is the only charity in the UK especially for people affected by Pulmonary Hypertension. It was formed in 2000, and now has over 3500 members. We are dedicated to raising awareness of PAH; investing in research and education; welfare and offering direct support and information to people with PAH, their families and all health professionals working with people affected by the disease. Many people have never heard of PAH although it affects 6000 diagnosed people of all ages including children under the age of 1yr in the UK. It is a potentially serious lung disorder which puts relentless strain on the heart; severe breathlessness and a lack of energy are key symptoms. The impact of PAH can prove fatal and almost always means a lifetime dependency on drugs and sometimes oxygen. For some, the only option is a lung and heart transplant.