History / Timeline

2015
Discussions

HEART UK, FH Sweden, FH Portugal, FH Norway and FH Austria meet in London to discuss creating a network

2015
Formation

Formation of a network, named FH Europe, supported by a volunteer Steering Group

2016
Administration Centre

The administration centre for FH Europe is set up at HEART UK

2016
Members Directory

The number of countries in the network increases to over 20 – a members’ directory is produced

2016
Conferences

FH Europe is promoted at stands at conferences in Innsbruck (May) and Amsterdam (Sept.)

2016
Electronic Communications

A Twitter account is created and a bi-monthly E-flash newsletter is produced. A provisional website is created.

2016
Charity Incorporation

FH Europe is established as a legal entity – a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with five Trustees.

2017
Healthcare Conferences

FH Europe is represented at healthcare conferences in Europe

2017
Policy Activity

Policy activity continues to promote the key concerns originally set out in the 2015 Call to Action

2017
Heatmap Produced

The April 2017 ‘heat map’ provides an illustrated guide to progress on implementing FH services across Europe.

2017
Website Launch

A new website is developed to provide information for members and patients and provide training in policy and communications activity for member organisations

FH Europe is registered as a charity; Charity number 1170731, registered in England and Wales.

FH Europe is registered as a charity; Charity number 1170731, registered in England and Wales.

FH Europe is supported by an educational grant from Amgen Limited, Sanofi, Regeneron, Akcea Therapeutics Inc. and Amryt
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