HEART SUPPORT GROUPSWest Midlands

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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 ICD Patient and Family Heart Support Group UKGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressNo set venueGroup activities

Websiteicdsupport.org.uk

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Stoke-on-Trent

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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

2 Copthorne Cickers UnitedGroup contactCall Jennifer on 0174 336 1953 to find out moreVenue addressLord Hill Hotel, Abbet Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AXGroup activities

Websitecickers.com

3 Wolverhampton Coronary Aftercare Support GroupGroup contactCall Arthur on 0190 275 5695 to find out moreVenue addressWolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre, New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QPGroup activities

Websitehave-a-heart.net

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Wolverhampton

Shrewsbury

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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

4 Uttoxeter Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Hermoine on 0188 956 9126 to find out moreVenue addressBalance Street Surgery – Conference Room, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, S14 8JGGroup activities

5 Walsall Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust (Heart Care)Group contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressHeart Care, 12 Portland Street, Walsall, WS2 8ABGroup activities

6 Walsall HUGS (Hearts UnderGoing Support)Group contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressHeart Care, 12 Portland Street, Walsall, WS2 8AB

7 The Sandwell Cardiac ClubGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressStoney Lane Day Centre, Stoney Lane, B71 4JA

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Uttoxeter

Birmingham

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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

8 Dudley HUGS (Hearts Undergoing Support)Group contactCall Kevin on 0774 682 2227 to find out moreVenue addressHoly Trinity Church Hall, High Street, Wordsley, DY8 5RUGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet about every six weeks 10.30am to 12.30pm (except in December)Websitedudleyhugs.co.uk

9 Take Heart Wyre Forest Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Sally on 0156 251 2315 to find out moreVenue addressKidderminster Hospital, Treatment Centre, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6RJGroup activities

Websitewyreforesttakeheart.org.uk

10 Leominster Hearts in ActionGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressHalo Leisure Centre, Coningsby Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8LLGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on Thursdays at 10.45am

11 Worcester Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Roger on 0190 535 2470 to find out moreVenue addressNorton Parish Hall, Littleworth, Nr Worcester, WR5 2QBGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the second Wednesday of the month (except January and August) 7.30pm to 9.30pm

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Kidderminster

Leominster

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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 Selly Oak Heart and Angina Support GroupGroup contactCall Maggie on 0121 451 1136 to find out moreVenue addressWoodlands Nurses Home, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JDGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the last Tuesday at 10.00am

13 Harborne Heartbeat – Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressThe Kenrick Centre, Mill Farm Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0QXGroup activities

Websiteharborneheartbeat.org.uk

14 Every Human MattersGroup contactCall Syed on 0781 112 7046 to find out moreVenue addressNo set venueGroup activities

15 Ward End Asian Elders Welfare AssociationGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressNo set venue

16 Heartlanders Heartcare Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressSaltley Leisure Centre, 120 Broadway Avenue, Bordesley Green, B9 5YD

17 Solihull Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall Mike on 0121 430 3502 to find out moreVenue addressMarie Curie Hospice Solihull, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PQGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the third Wednesday of the month 7.15pm to 9.00pm (except August and December)Websitesolihullheartsupport.org.uk

18 Coventry Healthy HeartsGroup contactCall Katie on 0247 696 5666 to find out more

Venue addressCentre for Exercise and Health, Watch Close, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3LNGroup activities

19 Take HeartGroup contactCall David on 0178 881 0905 to find out moreVenue addressOctopus Centre, Hospital of St Cross, Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5PXGroup activities

Meeting timesThe group meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 7.00pmWebsitetakeheartrugby.org.uk

20 Redditch Hale and HeartiesGroup contactCall Denise on 0121 460 1049 to find out moreVenue addressCommunity House, 103 Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8EYGroup activities

Websiteredditchhaleandhearties.org.uk

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Birmingham Coventry

Redditch

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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

21 Herefordshire Cardiac Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressStarlite Room, Hereford United FC, Hereford, HR4 9JUGroup activities

Websitehcsg.org.uk

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Hereford

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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

22 Evesham and District Heart Support GroupGroup contactCall our Heart Helpline for detailsVenue addressEgwins PM Club, 117 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4EQGroup activities

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Evesham

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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.

HEART SUPPORT GROUPSMore information

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