Reducing young sudden cardiac death through heart screening
Providing access to heart screening for young people
At Young Hearts Project our goal is to reduce Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) through increased awareness and proactive screening. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to lead a healthy life, free from the risks associated with undiagnosed heart conditions.
We work with educational organisations to provide efficient and convenient heart screening clinics, with all admin handled by Young Hearts Project
We work with organisations who want to offer their younger employees aged 16-35 the benefit of a convenient heart screening appointment in the workplace, to give them peace of mind as they lead their busy lives
Why is heart screening for young people needed?
The British Heart Foundation says that every week in the UK
12 people fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions
By comparison, every week 7.5 17–29-year-olds died in all types of road fatalities in 2023 (UK Government).
Meet Our Founders
Young Heart Project was co-founded by Dr. James Cockburn, a leading UK cardiologist who is trained in all aspects of cardiology and has worked with professional sportspeople. Alongside him is Miles Worne, who has a background in European healthcare and sports nutrition. Together, we are dedicated to improving heart health among young people.
Heart screening helps save lives
“I had a medical emergency after a rugby tournament which I later found out was due to an undiagnosed heart condition. I was really lucky to make a full recovery after treatment by Dr James Cockburn and was back enjoying sports soon after. I was shocked to discover how easily my condition could have been picked up if I had had a ten minute ECG and a cardiac specialist listening to my heart. Everyone should have these checks and I think the Young Hearts Project, led by James, is a brilliant initiative. I couldn’t recommend this more strongly”
(1st XV player, aged 18, Brighton College)
Our heart screening partners include:
