Health & Nutrional Advice

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Find out about Cardiac Rehabilitation & the benefits to improving your health and wellbeing, whilst improving your heart health. Read more

Pulmonary Medication

Find out about the different medications used to treat pulmonary disease symptoms. Read more

Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

Professionals use various tests to treat Heart Disease - find out about some of the most common tests you can undergo. Read more

Cardiac Implants

Find out about cardiac implants and how they are used as a long term therapy for patients. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Disease

Here we answer some of the most Frequently Asked questions concerning Heart Disease. Read more

Treatments and Procedures for Heart Disease

Find out about some of the procedures and treatments you may undergo with heart disease. Read more

How to keep our Immune System Healthy

Your immune system is your body's natural defence system and keeping it healthy is crucial to help fight off viruses and bacteria. Read more

Fatigue

People with heart disease, diabetes, COPD, Anxiety & depression are more prone to feelings of fatigue and tiredness but there are ways you can reduce the build up of fatigue. Read more

Falls and Falls prevention

The risk of falling increases as you get older but there are ways to help prevent falls occurring. Read more

Diet and Brain Health

Find out how the MIND diet can help to reduce the onset of Alzheimer’s and lower the rate of cognitive decline. Read more

Managing Diabetes

Here we explain the 2 different types of diabetes, symptoms and tips on how to manage the condition. Read more

How to control your blood pressure

Its important to have a healthy blood pressure and there are ways to keep your blood pressure under control. Read more

Exercise Advice & breathing techniques for lung disease

Advice for patients with lung disease how to exercise safely and breathing techniques. Read more

Taking Care of Body and Mind

We know that many of you may be feeling particularly stressed and anxious during Coronavirus but the good news is there are ways you can reduce your stress levels. Read more

Home Exercise Videos

Take part in our home exercise videos put together by our Exercise Physiologists - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ EXERCISE GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE TAKING PART Read more

Quitting Smoking

Find out how quitting smoking can have huge health benefits! Read more

Lowering your cholesterol

Find out how you can lower your cholesterol through a healthy diet for a healthy heart. Read more

Carrot and sweet potato soup

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

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What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Find out about Cardiac Rehabilitation & the benefits to improving your health and wellbeing, whilst improving your heart health.

ASDA Darlaston Fundraiser

ASDA Darlaston raise £500 for Heart Care!

Jill's Marathon Fundraiser

Jill raises money for Heart Care in memory of her late father Cliff who was a patient of ours.

Pulmonary Medication

Find out about the different medications used to treat pulmonary disease symptoms.

Home Exercise Videos

Take part in our home exercise videos put together by our Exercise Physiologists - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ EXERCISE GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE TAKING PART

Heart Care Emergency Appeal

Please donate today to help us be there for our patients who are amongst the hardest hit and the most vulnerable in this Coronavirus emergency.

Coronavirus Update for Patients

The Heart Care team are still available to give support and advice on exercise to you through this uncertain time.

Taking Care of Body and Mind

We know that many of you may be feeling particularly stressed and anxious during Coronavirus but the good news is there are ways you can reduce your stress levels.

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.

Heart Care Emergency Appeal

Please donate today to help us be there for our patients who are amongst the hardest hit and the most vulnerable in this Coronavirus emergency. We are working hard to call our patients to provide help & advice to them and be a friendly familiar voice during this time of worrying isolation.

How to control your blood pressure

Its important to have a healthy blood pressure and there are ways to keep your blood pressure under control.

Counselling

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

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 Read more