Nutrition

Here you will find information about nutrition and heart healthy recipes

Carrot and sweet potato soup

Why not thy this warming healthy soup recipe from Ryan, Exercise Physiologist Read more

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Kate Plimmer Donation

THE KATE PLIMMER FOUNDATION DONATE £1250.00!
Sugar in our foods

How sugar affects your health
Pulmonary Talk

Get some advise on managing your condition from Respiratory Therapist Susie Morris.
BACPR Accredited

Heart Care are now BACPR Accredited!

Who is Heart Care

Heart and lung disease is a major cause of death both in the UK and worldwide. Heart Care is a local charity that helps the communities of Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas to recover from illnesses such as cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders and chronic lung disease.
Support We Provide

Through our unique programmes of monitored physical exercise and expert advice, patients can return to a normal active life with their confidence restored.
Our History

Heart Care has been helping the communities of Walsall and Sutton Coldfield for over 30 years and are experts in cardiac rehabilitation. We started with an exercise bike in Walsall college and over the years we have helped thousands of people to recover from heart and lung disease.
General Donation

Your £25 could provide a free counselling session with a trained counsellor to help someone deal with the emotional impact of heart disease!
Singing for Breathing

Join our 'Singing for Breathing' group and improve your lung capacity, health and well-being all in one go!
Muras Baker Jones

We have chosen Heartcare as our charity for 2019 and will be fundraising for them throughout the year.
Counselling

We understand that often when you become ill or are struggling with weight loss you may become anxious or depressed.
Our partners

At Hart Care our partners are very important to us and we work closely to ensure we are up to date with medical guidelines.
What to do in an emergency

If you experience any chest tightness/discomfort/pain, or symptoms similar to your Heart Attack/previous Angina, please follow 1. If your Chest Pain is unbearable Dial 999 for an ambulance Otherwise – • Sit down and stay calm • If the pain does not ease after 30-60 seconds Take GTN (spray or tablets) • Wait 5 minutes • If the pain has gone – REST • If not repeat the GTN •Wait 5 more minutes AFTER 10 MINUTES AND TWO GTN SPRAYS - IF YOU ARE STILL IN PAIN DIAL 999
How to refer

If you experience any chest tightness/discomfort/pain, or symptoms similar to your Heart Attack/previous Angina, please follow 1. If your Chest Pain is unbearable Dial 999 for an ambulance Otherwise – • Sit down and stay calm • If the pain does not ease after 30-60 seconds Take GTN (spray or tablets) • Wait 5 minutes • If the pain has gone – REST • If not repeat the GTN •Wait 5 more minutes AFTER 10 MINUTES AND TWO GTN SPRAYS - IF YOU ARE STILL IN PAIN DIAL 999 Read more