Milton Keynes Oxford HEART SUPPORT GROUPS South East Reading Basingstoke Slough Guildford Gillingham Canterbury Andover Crawley Southampton Portsmouth Brighton
HEART SUPPORT GROUPS What are they? HEART HELPLINE We are the UK s number one heart charity and through 50 years of funding cutting edge research we have already made a big difference to people s lives. But the landscape of heart disease is changing. More people survive a heart attack than ever before, and that combined with an ageing population means more people are now living with heart disease and need our help. Set up by patients and carers, our affiliated Heart s provide support and friendship to anyone who has been affected by the emotional and physical strain of having a heart condition. Having been through it themselves they know what it takes to get that fighting spirit back. Based on the recommendations of Heart s, the British Heart Foundation has developed this directory. It s been created to help you find and connect with your nearest group and ensure more and more people are getting the support they need. With nearly 300 affiliated groups it can be difficult to find one that s right for you. That s why we ve separated the groups based on their locations and provided as much information about them as we can. This includes their contact details, the activities they do, when and where they meet as well as their website if they have one. If you d like general information about Heart s, visit our website. Alternatively you can email heartsupportgroups@bhf.org.uk or call our Heart Helpline on (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers). 2 Heart s South East
HEART HELPLINE 5 Oxford 1 2 Milton Keynes 3 Aylesbury 4 1 Milton Keynes Community Cardiac Group Call Gill on 0190 863 2999 Hinton Hall, 296A Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7GB mkcardiacgroup.org 2 Heart Fit Exercise Group Newton Longville Village Hall, 2 Paradise. Newton Longville, MK17 0AQ 3 Aylesbury Vale Call Alan on 0129 662 3472 Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Street, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5UG The group meet on the last Thursday of the month (except August and December) at 2.30pm 4 Brave Hearts Cardiac Call Peter on 0149 444 6220 Magnolia Park Social Club, Valley Road, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA 5 Oxford Active Heart Call Lois on 0186 576 7984 Oxsrad Sports Recreation Centre, Marsh Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0NQ The group meet on Mondays 1.00pm to 3.00pm and Thursdays from 4.00pm to 6.00pm The group meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm heartsandsouls.org.uk 3 Heart s South East
HEART HELPLINE 7 Andover Reading 6 Basingstoke 9 8 6 Basingstoke Coronary Care Support Club Fort Hill School, Winklebury, Basingstoke, RG23 8JQ 7 Andover Heart Call Molly on 0126 473 8019 Andover War Memorial Hospital, Physio Gym, Charlton Road, Andover, SP10 3LB The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm 8 Winchester Heart No set venue 9 Alton Heart Support Club Alton Cardiac Rehab Centre, Chawton Park Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1RQ ahsc.hampshire.org.uk 4 Heart s South East
16 Slough 11 14 10 12 Guildford 15 HEART HELPLINE 13 10 Hearts in Slough Call Tina on 0798 193 2086 Langley Health Centre, Common Road, Langley, Barkshire, SL3 8LE heartsinslough.org.uk 11 The Heart Rehabilitation Organisation of Berkshire (THROB) Call Keith on 0118 978 5838 Carnation Hall, Chavey Down, Winkfield Row, RG42 7PA throbrehab.org.uk 12 ICDC Surrey Call Graham on 0193 285 7769 St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0PZ defibrillatorclub.blogspot.co.uk 13 Epsom Coronary Club Call Jim on 0137 227 4989 Cornerstone School, 22 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8JD The group meet on Tuesdays at 7.00pm 14 Heartbeat Support Woking Call Tony on 0127 629 596 Sea Cadets Centre, Training Ship Dianthus, Wishbone Way, Goldsworth Park, Woking, GU21 3RT 15 Guildford Cardiac Call David on 0140 382 3487 St. John Ambulance HQ, Stocton Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HA The group meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm guildfordcardiac.co.uk 16 Heartsmart Call Ian on 0776 048 5875 Farnborough Recreation Centre, Westmead, Farnborough, GU14 7LD heart-smart.org heartbeat-support-woking.org 5 Heart s South East
HEART HELPLINE 17 Gillingham 20 19 Canterbury 18 17 Medway Heartcare Call Pamela on 0163 485 1177 Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY 18 Ashford and District Heart Call Liz on 0123 373 2560 Pop Inn Centre, St John s Lane, Ashford, TN23 1QD The group meet on the first Thursday of the month (except in January and August) at 7.30pm ashfordanddistrictheart supportgroup.co.uk 19 Canterbury Heart Call Meryl on 0122 778 6559 St. Dunstan s Church Hall, London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS The group meet on the second Wednesday of the month 7.30pm to 9.00pm 20 Roho Heart Broad Oak Village Hall, 110 Shallock Road, Broadoak, Canterbury, CT2 OQH 6 Heart s South East
21 Crawley 22 Brighton 23 HEART HELPLINE 25 26 24 Eastbourne 21 Crawley and Horsham Heart Call Stan on 0129 352 8476 Gossops Green Community Centre, Capel Lane, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8HJ The group meets every Wednesday (2.30pm to 4.30pm) and Friday (7.30pm to 9.30pm) 22 Cardiac Rehab Support West Sussex Call Hayley on 0190 355 0084 Cardiac Rehab Department, Southlands Hospital, Upper Shoreham Road, West Sussex, BN43 6TQ 23 Brighton Take Heart Group Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB sussex-cardiac-centre.co.uk/bthg 24 Eastbourne and District Cardiac Vigner Room, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, BN21 1UE, 25 Hailsham Heathfield Herstmonceux and District Cardiac Call Philip on 0132 344 9195 Emmanuelle Church Hall, Hawkswood Road, Hailsham, BN27 1UG The group meet on the fourth Thursday of the month 2.00pm to 4.00pm cardiacsupportgroup.co.uk 26 Hastings and Rother Heart Bexhill Health Centre, Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, Bexhill, TN40 2DZ 7 Heart s South East
27 Southampton 31 Isle of Wight HEART HELPLINE 28 29 Portsmouth 30 32 27 Horrill Wellbeing Heart Call Teresa on 0238 087 7880 Horrill Wellbeing Centre, Challenger Place, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5SZ The group meet on the last Monday of the month 11.00 am to noon 28 Fareham Cardiac Call John on 0132 931 0187 Wallington Village Hall, Broadcut, Fareham, PO16 8ST 24/7 Fitness Centre, Down End, Fareham, PO16 8QE The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. They also have access to a local gym for rehabiliation exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.00am to noon farehamcsg.wordpress.com 29 Haslar Call Chris on 0239 258 1267 Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PW The group meet on the first Thursday of the month (except January and August) at 7.00pm 30 Portsmouth Heart Group Call Arnold on 0239 278 6443 Portsmouth Rugby Club, Norway Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO3 5EP 31 Isle of Wight Heart Care Club Fitness Factory, Portland Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QQ islandheartcareclub.org.uk 32 Bognor Regis Heart Call Ken on 0124 386 2685 Chestnuts Centre, London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DE The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month and have weekly exercise sessions Mondays and Fridays 4.45pm to 5.45pm 8 Heart s South East
HEART SUPPORT GROUPS More information HEART HELPLINE BHF Affiliated Heart s If you d like about Heart s call (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers) or email heartsupportgroups@bhf.org.uk. Resources If you re interested in setting up your own Heart, order our Heart toolkit which is filled with hints and tips for starting and running your group. The BHF has produced a booklet, Heart to Heart Heart disease and your emotional health, which looks into the emotional strain of dealing with a heart condition or diagnosis and ways to cope with it. We also have many other resources that provide information about a range of heart conditions as well as advice on living healthier. To order any of our resources, visit bhf.org.uk/publications or call the BHF orderline on 0870 600 6566. Our resources are free of charge, but we rely on donations to continue our vital work. BHF Heart Helpline If you d like information or support about your heart health call our Heart Helpline on (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers). MIND Infoline If you d like information or advice around mental health call the MIND Infoline on 0300 123 3393 (open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, calls from landlines charged at local rates) or email info@mind.org.uk. 9 Heart s South East
For over 50 years we ve pioneered research that s transformed the lives of millions of people living with cardiovascular disease. Our work has been central to the discoveries of vital treatments that are changing the fight against heart disease. But cardiovascular disease still kills around one in four people in the UK, stealing them away from their families and loved ones. From babies born with life threatening heart problems, to the many mums, dads and grandparents who survive a heart attack and endure the daily battles of heart failure. Join our fight for every heartbeat in the UK. Every pound raised, minute of your time and donation to our shops will help make a difference to people s lives. Text FIGHT to 70080 to donate 3 This 10 is a Heart charity Support donation Groups service for South the BHF. EastTexts cost 3 + 1 standard rate msg. The BHF will receive 100% of your donation to fund our life saving research. To opt out of calls and SMS text NOCOMMS BHF to 70060, or if you have any questions about your gift call 02032827862. British Heart Foundation 2015, a registered charity in England and Wales (225971) and Scotland (SC039426)