Cheltenham Gloucester HEART SUPPORT GROUPS South West Minehead Bristol Swindon Taunton Yeovil Poole Exeter Launceston Newquay Plymouth Penzance Channel Islands
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 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 West
1 1 3 2 Gloucestershire Heart 4 Gloucester Heart to Heart Exercise and 3 Call Trish on 0124 223 6585 Tythe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LU St Margaret s Hall, Coniston Road, Hatherley, GL51 3NU Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF gloucestershirewheretheheartis. com Highbury Congregational Church Hall, Oxford Street, Cheltenham, GL51 6DT The group meet on Mondays 9.45am to 10.45am and 11.15am to 12.15pm, Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm and Thursdays 11.15am to 12.15pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm 3 Heart s South West 4 Gloucester Take Heart Cardiac Where the Heart Is Support and Social Group Cheltenham 2 Call Ernie on 0124 267 8443 Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS The group meet on Mondays and Fridays 10.00am to noon
7 5 5 6 11 8 10 8 Swindon Bristol Swindon Healthy Hearts 6 9 happy-hearts.org.uk Scout Hall, Lower Street, West Harnham, SP2 8HB Call Anthony on 0198 086 2628 Bristol Area Cardiac Call Rae on 0797 361 2904 Salisbury and District Heart No set venue 7 Call Martyn on 0145 883 3304 No set venue 9 No set venue Wincanton Heart 10 Call John on 0196 332 546 Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ 4 Heart s South West Glastonbury Heart Bristol Fishing Hearts Friendship Group 11 Croft Sports Centre, Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RA Happy Hearts Exercise and Glastonbury Leisure Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY The group meet on Mondays and Thursdays 4.00pm to 5.00pm
12 Still Tickin Heart Call Brenda on 0193 485 2187 12 No set venue 13 13 Minehead West Somerset Heart 5 Heart s South West Call Lynn on 0164 370 9667 Sacred Heart Church Hall, Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
14 18 Highcliffe Heart Failure 16 Yeovil Call Rhian on 0120 247 0099 16 Highcliffe Day Centre, 250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5ET 14 17 15 Poole Community Health Centre, Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2NT Call the group on 0120 268 3363 ext. 133 poolehsg.org.uk Their telephone is manned Mondays and Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Yeovil District NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT blandfordheartforum.org.uk 17 West Dorset ICD Call John on 0130 577 8439 The Dordord Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RR westdorseticd.org.uk 6 Heart s South West Blandford Community Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DD Poole Heart Yeovil Heartbeat Call Raymond on 0125 886 0787 Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BU 18 Poole 15 Blandford Heart Forum
19 21 22 Taunton 20 24 23 Bridport Heart Support Group The Hearties 21 Call David on 0130 889 7375 Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LJ 25 22 Willand Methodist Church, 4 Willand Road, Cullompton, EX15 1AP Wellington Heart Call Hugh on 0188 484 9255 The group meet on the third Tuesday of the month (except August) at 7.30 pm 20 Princess Royal Sports Centre, Wellington School, South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT 23 Axe Vale Heart The group meet on Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm and Wednesdays and Fridays 2.30pm to 3.30pm 25 Exeter Heartbeat Army Cadet Force Drill Hall, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AE The group meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm Chard and Ilminster Heart Care Group 7 Heart s South West Call Roger on 0139 288 1453 Culm Miss-Beat No set venue Exeter 24 19 Taunton Deane Heart Axminster Hospital, Chard Street Axminster, EX13 5DU St. Thomas Church Hall, Church Road, St. Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1AP
26 Launceston HealthWise Club Call Melinda on 0796 779 0458 Launceston Town Hall, Westgate Street, Launceston, PL15 7AR 26 Launceston 8 Heart s South West
27 32 Plymouth 28 Torquay 30 29 27 Riviera Heartbeaters 29 31 Paignton Heartbeaters 31 Call Mrs Huxley on 0180 388 3371 Call Ron on 0180 347 2954 Barton Baptist Church, Happaway Road, Barton, Torquay, TQ2 8EU Meadowbrook Private Club, Dartington, Nr Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 6JD St Pauls Church, Logarno Avenue, Preston, Torquay, TQ3 2DH The group meet on Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm 28 Salvation Army Hall, 27 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AF 30 The group meet on Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm and every two weeks on Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm Happy Hearts Call Lorraine on 0790 233 0253 St George s Hall, Goodrington, Paignton, TQ4 6NG 9 Heart s South West South Devon Arrhythmia Totnes Heartbeaters The group meets on Wednesdays 10.00am to noon 32 Plymouth Heartbeat Call Julie on 0175 256 8083 Unit 1 Scott Business Park Unit, Beacon Park Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ
33 33 Newquay 34 35 Penzance 35 Call Hilarie on 0163 783 9228 37 Falmouth and Penryn Fitta Tikka Club Call Geoffrey on 0132 631 2791 Carrick Sports and Recreation Centre, Carew Road, Truro, TR1 3TP Newquay Sports Centre, Tretherras Way, Newquay, TR7 2SL 37 Truro Upbeat 36 38 Newquay Happy Hearts Bosvale Community Centre, Hillside Road, Falmouth, TR11 4HQ 34 St. Stephens Community Centre, Fore Street, St. Stephens, St. Austell, PL26 7NN 10 Heart s South West Call Peter on 0172 686 1000 St. Austell Heart 36 C.R.A.S.H Heart The group meet on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) 10.00am to noon Call Roy on 0120 921 3823 Redruth Community Centre, Foundry Row, Redruth, TR15 1AN 38 Penzance Cardiac Rehab Group The group meet on Mondays 9.30am to 11.00am and Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.00pm YMCA, The Orchard, Alverton Road, Penzance, TR18 4TE
39 39 Guernsey Heart Call Sophie on 0148 172 5241 ext 4267 Channel Islands Chest and Heart Centre, Oberlands, St Martins, Guernsey, GY4 6SP 40 heartsupport.gg Jersey Heart Call Phil on 0153 487 8642 40 L Hermitage Village Hall, Beaumont Hill, St Peter, Jersey, JE3 7HD The group meet on Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm jerseyheartsupportgroup.org 11 Heart s South West
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 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. 12 Heart s South West
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 13 is a Heart charity Support donation Groups service for South the BHF. West 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)