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HEART SUPPORT GROUPSWhat 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 to find out more general information about Heart Support Groups, visit our website. Alternatively you can email heartsupportgroups@bhf.org.uk or call our Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers).

Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

1 Gloucestershire Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressTythe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LUGroup activities

2 Heart to Heart Exercise and Support GroupGroup contactCall Trish on 0124 223 6585 to find out moreVenue addressSt Margaret’s Hall, Coniston Road, Hatherley, GL51 3NUVenue address Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6RFVenue addressHighbury Congregational Church Hall, Oxford Street, Cheltenham, GL51 6DTGroup activities

Meeting timesThe 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 ‘Where the Heart Is’ Support and Social GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressChurchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JHGroup activities

Websitegloucestershirewheretheheartis.com

4 Gloucester Take Heart Cardiac Support GroupGroup contactCall Ernie on 0124 267 8443 to find out moreVenue addressElmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SSGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Mondays and Fridays 10.00am to noon

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

5 Swindon Healthy HeartsGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressCroft Sports Centre, Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RAGroup activities

6 Bristol Fishing Hearts Friendship GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressNo set venue

7 Bristol Area Cardiac Support GroupGroup contactCall Rae on 0797 361 2904 to find out moreVenue addressNo set venueGroup activities

8 Happy Hearts Exercise and Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressNo set venueGroup activities

Websitehappy-hearts.org.uk

9 Salisbury and District Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Anthony on 0198 086 2628 to find out moreVenue addressScout Hall, Lower Street, West Harnham, SP2 8HBGroup activities

10 Wincanton Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall John on 0196 332 546 to find out moreVenue addressWincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQGroup activities

11 Glastonbury Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Martyn on 0145 883 3304 to find out moreVenue addressGlastonbury Leisure Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BYGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Mondays and Thursdays 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

12 Still Tickin’ Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Brenda on 0193 485 2187 to find out moreVenue addressNo set venueGroup activities

13 West Somerset Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Lynn on 0164 370 9667 to find out moreVenue addressSacred Heart Church Hall, Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RGGroup activities

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

14 Highcliffe Heart Failure Support GroupGroup contactCall Rhian on 0120 247 0099 to find out moreVenue addressHighcliffe Day Centre, 250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5ETGroup activities

15 Poole Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall the group on 0120 268 3363 ext. 133 to find out moreVenue addressPoole Community Health Centre, Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2NTGroup activities

Websitepoolehsg.org.uk Their telephone is manned Mondays and Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm

16 Blandford Heart ForumGroup contactCall Raymond on 0125 886 0787 to find out moreVenue addressBlandford Community Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DDVenue addressWilliams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BUGroup activities

Websiteblandfordheartforum.org.uk

17 West Dorset ICD Support GroupGroup contactCall John on 0130 577 8439 to find out moreVenue addressThe Dordord Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RRGroup activities

Websitewestdorseticd.org.uk

18 Yeovil HeartbeatGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressCardiac Rehabilitation Department, Yeovil District NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4ATGroup activities

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

19 Bridport Heart Support Group – The HeartiesGroup contactCall David on 0130 889 7375 to find out moreVenue addressBridport United Church, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LJGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the third Tuesday of the month (except August) at 7.30 pm

20 Chard and Ilminster Heart Care GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressArmy Cadet Force Drill Hall, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AEGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm and Wednesdays and Fridays 2.30pm to 3.30pm

21 Taunton Deane Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressNo set venue

22 Wellington Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Hugh on 0188 484 9255 to find out moreVenue addressPrincess Royal Sports Centre, Wellington School, South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NTGroup activities

23 Axe Vale Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressAxminster Hospital, Chard StreetAxminster, EX13 5DU

24 Culm Miss-BeatGroup contactCall Roger on 0139 288 1453 to find out moreVenue addressWilland Methodist Church, 4 Willand Road, Cullompton, EX15 1APGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm

25 Exeter HeartbeatGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressSt. Thomas Church Hall, Church Road, St. Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1APGroup activities

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

26 Launceston HealthWise ClubGroup contactCall Melinda on 0796 779 0458 to find out moreVenue addressLaunceston Town Hall, Westgate Street, Launceston, PL15 7ARGroup activities

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

27 Riviera HeartbeatersGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressBarton Baptist Church, Happaway Road, Barton, Torquay, TQ2 8EUGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm

28 South Devon Arrhythmia Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressSalvation Army Hall, 27 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AF

29 Paignton Heartbeaters Support GroupGroup contactCall Ron on 0180 347 2954 to find out moreVenue addressSt Pauls Church, Logarno Avenue, Preston, Torquay, TQ3 2DHGroup activities

30 Happy HeartsGroup contactCall Lorraine on 0790 233 0253 to find out moreVenue addressSt George’s Hall, Goodrington, Paignton, TQ4 6NGGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meets on Wednesdays 10.00am to noon

31 Totnes HeartbeatersGroup contactCall Mrs Huxley on 0180 388 3371 to find out moreVenue addressMeadowbrook Private Club, Dartington, Nr Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 6JDGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Fridays 2.00pm to 4.00pm and every two weeks on Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm

32 Plymouth HeartbeatGroup contactCall Julie on 0175 256 8083 to find out moreVenue addressUnit 1 Scott Business Park Unit, Beacon Park Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2PQGroup activities

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

33 Newquay Happy HeartsGroup contactCall Hilarie on 0163 783 9228 to find out moreVenue addressNewquay Sports Centre, Tretherras Way, Newquay, TR7 2SLGroup activities

34 St. Austell Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Peter on 0172 686 1000 to find out moreVenue addressSt. Stephens Community Centre, Fore Street, St. Stephens, St. Austell, PL26 7NNGroup activities

35 Truro UpbeatGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressCarrick Sports and Recreation Centre, Carew Road, Truro, TR1 3TPGroup activities

36 C.R.A.S.H Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Roy on 0120 921 3823 to find out moreVenue addressRedruth Community Centre, Foundry Row, Redruth, TR15 1ANGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Mondays 9.30am to 11.00am and Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.00pm

37 Falmouth and Penryn Fitta Tikka ClubGroup contactCall Geoffrey on 0132 631 2791 to find out moreVenue addressBosvale Community Centre, Hillside Road, Falmouth, TR11 4HQGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) 10.00am to noon

38 Penzance Cardiac Rehab GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressYMCA, The Orchard, Alverton Road, Penzance, TR18 4TE

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Social activities

Exercise classes

Walking groups

Ward/rehab visits

Befriending schemes

Networking with other groups

Providing a patient perspective

Campaigning for change

Fundraising

Volunteering for BHF

Meetings

HEART HELPLINE 0300 330 3311

39 Guernsey Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Sophie on 0148 172 5241 ext 4267 to find out moreVenue addressChest and Heart Centre, Oberlands, St Martins, Guernsey, GY4 6SPGroup activities

Websiteheartsupport.gg

40 Jersey Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Phil on 0153 487 8642 to find out moreVenue addressL’Hermitage Village Hall, Beaumont Hill, St Peter, Jersey, JE3 7HDGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pmWebsitejerseyheartsupportgroup.org

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BHF Affiliated Heart Support GroupsIf you’d like to find out more about Heart Support Groups call 0300 330 3311 (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers) or email heartsupportgroups@bhf.org.uk.

ResourcesIf 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 HelplineIf you’d like information or support about your heart health call our Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 (open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers).

MIND InfolineIf 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.

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