Our Rehabilitation Programmes

We are pioneers in cardiac rehabilitation and have developed flexible and accessible exercise programmes specifically designed to care for the broadest range of people.

Our rehab programmes can help:

Increase quality of life and fitness
Increase confidence
Increase muscle strength
Increase cardiovascular fitness
Lower blood pressure
By providing educational sessions on risk factors
Helping to lose or maintain a healthy weight with regular weigh ins and advice

Automatic Payments & Direct Debits

Notice to patients who have automatic payments and direct debits set up for our After Care Service. Read more

After Care Streetly

Our After Care service at Streetly is in the heart of the community. Read more

After Care Walsall

Our After Care service follows completion of your rehab programme and helps you to build upon your fitness levels. Read more

Home/Online Rehab Programme

We offer a Home or Online Exercise programme if for any reason you are unable to exercise at any of our units. Read more

Weight Management

If you’re overweight or obese, you can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by reaching and keeping to a healthy weight. Read more

Managing Long Term Conditions

If you have cancer, stroke, TIA or diabetes this exercise programme can be hugely beneficial to managing your condition. Read more

Keep it Healthy

If you or anyone you know has high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or are overweight our "Keep it Healthy" Programme can be a fantastic benefit. Read more

Lymphoedema Rehab

This programme can help you to manage your Lymphoedema, we also offer Tai-chi classes as part of your rehab. Read more

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Rehabilitation - (COPD)

This programme is designed for you if you suffer from lung conditions such as COPD, chronic asthma, Emphysema or Bronchiectasis. Read more

Cardiac Rehabilitation

If you have suffered heart attack, undergone heart surgery or suffer from coronary heart conditions including Peripheral Arterial Disease this programme aims to rehabilitate you. Read more

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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.

Falls and Falls prevention

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

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.

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.

Coronavirus Update for Patients

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

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