HEART SUPPORT GROUPS North East

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1 Berwick-upon-Tweed HEART SUPPORT GROUPS North East Newcastle-upon-Tyne Sunderland Durham Bishop Auckland Hartlepool

2 HEART SUPPORT GROUPS What are they? 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 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 North East

3 1 Berwickupon-Tweed 1 Berwick Area Heart Call Terry on Berwick Day Hospital, Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1LT 3 Heart s North East

4 2 3 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Sunderland 2 Stepping Stones, Cardio West Denton Fire Station Social Club, West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2RB 3 Freeman Cardiac Rehabillitation Fund Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN 4 Newcastle Heart Call Alexander on Fawdon Fitness Centre, Rowan Drive, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3TR The group meet on Thursdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm 5 South Tyneside Heart South Tyneside District Hospital, Gymnasium, Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0PL The group meet on Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm 6 The Sunderland Cardiac Call Barry on Bethany Church, Bede Tower, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EA Website sunderlandcardiac.org 7 Washington Young at Heart Call Anne on Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Glebe, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.00pm to 8.00pm with informal group meetings after the Thursday session 8 Shotley Bridge Heart Call Paul on Consett Sports Center, Bell View, Consett, Durham, DH8 6LZ The group meet on Mondays 11.30am to 12.30pm (except Bank Holidays), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.30am to 11.30am and on Fridays 11.30am to 12.30pm 9 Chester-Le-Street Exercise and The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, DH2 3AD 4 Heart s North East

5 11 12 Bishop Auckland 10 Durham 14 Darlington 13 Hartlepool Durham Coronary Call Raymond on County Hall Durham City, Durham, DH1 5UE The group meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm 11 Bishop Auckland Cardiac Call Adam on Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6TZ 12 Bishop Healthy Heart- Beat Call Audrey on Henknowle Community Association, Cumbria Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6TJ The group meet on Tuesdays at 9.30am 13 Hartlepool Hearts Coronary Call David on Millhouse Leisure Centre, Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AR Central Library, 124 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9DE 14 Darlington Coronary Call Gordon on St. Cuthberts Church Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QG 15 Take Heart Call Jacy on to get in touch Langdon Square Community Centre, Coulby Newham, Middlesborough, Cleveland, TS8 0TF Website takeheartsupportgroupteesside. co.uk 5 Heart s North East

6 HEART SUPPORT GROUPS More information 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 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 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 (open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, calls from landlines charged at local rates) or info@mind.org.uk. 6 Heart s North East

7 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 to donate 3 This 7 is a Heart charity Support donation Groups service for North the East BHF. Texts cost 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 British Heart Foundation 2015, a registered charity in England and Wales (225971) and Scotland (SC039426)