Stoke-on-Trent HEART SUPPORT GROUPS West Midlands Shrewsbury Wolverhampton Uttoxeter Birmingham Kidderminster Coventry Leominster Hereford
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 Support Groups 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 Support Groups, 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 Support Groups, 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 Support Groups West Midlands
1 ICD Patient and Family Heart Support Group UK No set venue 1 icdsupport.org.uk Stoke-on-Trent 3 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
2 Shrewsbury 3 Wolverhampton 2 Copthorne Cickers United Call Jennifer on 0174 336 1953 Lord Hill Hotel, Abbet Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AX cickers.com 3 Wolverhampton Coronary Aftercare Support Group Call Arthur on 0190 275 5695 Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre, New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP have-a-heart.net 4 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
5 6 7 4 Uttoxeter Birmingham 4 Uttoxeter Heart Support Group Call Hermoine on 0188 956 9126 Balance Street Surgery Conference Room, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, S14 8JG 5 Walsall Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust (Heart Care) Heart Care, 12 Portland Street, Walsall, WS2 8AB 6 Walsall HUGS (Hearts UnderGoing Support) Heart Care, 12 Portland Street, Walsall, WS2 8AB 7 The Sandwell Cardiac Club Stoney Lane Day Centre, Stoney Lane, B71 4JA 5 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
10 8 9 Kidderminster 8 Dudley HUGS (Hearts Undergoing Support) Call Kevin on 0774 682 2227 Holy Trinity Church Hall, High Street, Wordsley, DY8 5RU 9 Take Heart Wyre Forest Heart Support Group Call Sally on 0156 251 2315 Kidderminster Hospital, Treatment Centre, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6RJ 11 Worcester Heart Support Group Call Roger on 0190 535 2470 Norton Parish Hall, Littleworth, Nr Worcester, WR5 2QB Leominster 11 The group meet about every six weeks 10.30am to 12.30pm (except in December) dudleyhugs.co.uk wyreforesttakeheart.org.uk 10 Leominster Hearts in Action Halo Leisure Centre, Coningsby Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8LL The group meet on the second Wednesday of the month (except January and August) 7.30pm to 9.30pm The group meet on Thursdays at 10.45am 6 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
12 13 14 Birmingham 20 Redditch 15 16 17 18 19 Coventry 12 Selly Oak Heart and Angina Support Group Call Maggie on 0121 451 1136 Woodlands Nurses Home, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JD The group meet on the last Tuesday at 10.00am 13 Harborne Heartbeat Heart Support Group The Kenrick Centre, Mill Farm Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0QX harborneheartbeat.org.uk 14 Every Human Matters Call Syed on 0781 112 7046 No set venue 15 Ward End Asian Elders Welfare Association No set venue 16 Heartlanders Heartcare Support Group Saltley Leisure Centre, 120 Broadway Avenue, Bordesley Green, B9 5YD 17 Solihull Heart Support Group Call Mike on 0121 430 3502 Marie Curie Hospice Solihull, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PQ The group meet on the third Wednesday of the month 7.15pm to 9.00pm (except August and December) solihullheartsupport.org.uk 18 Coventry Healthy Hearts Call Katie on 0247 696 5666 Centre for Exercise and Health, Watch Close, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3LN 19 Take Heart Call David on 0178 881 0905 Octopus Centre, Hospital of St Cross, Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5PX The group meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm takeheartrugby.org.uk 20 Redditch Hale and Hearties Call Denise on 0121 460 1049 Community House, 103 Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8EY redditchhaleandhearties.org.uk 7 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
21 Hereford 21 Herefordshire Cardiac Support Group Starlite Room, Hereford United FC, Hereford, HR4 9JU hcsg.org.uk 8 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
22 Evesham 22 Evesham and District Heart Support Group Egwins PM Club, 117 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4EQ 9 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
HEART SUPPORT GROUPS More information BHF Affiliated Heart Support Groups If you d like about Heart Support Groups 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 Support Group, order our Heart Support Group 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. 10 Heart Support Groups West Midlands
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 11 is a Heart charity Support donation Groups service for West the Midlands BHF. Texts 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)