Rehabilitation Figures for April 2022 to March 2023

Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme

• 99% of patients said they would recommend Heart Care to other people
• 90% were either satisfied or very satisfied with the service provided
• 80% of patients thought the goals and timescales were achievable
• 92% of patients found the exercise programme about the right level of difficulty
• 99% thought they received enough support with exercise
• 90% stated they will continue with a healthy lifestyle
• 99% felt they received enough support
• 95% felt free to ask questions
• 96% of patients felt they attended Heart Care at about the right time

Additional Services

Our Tai-Chi classes continue to be successful with two classes running at Walsall and a further class at Streetly Community Centre

• The number of PAD patients being referred has increased

Counselling Services

Our counselling service has continued to receive very positive feedback from patients with positive individual results.

"Feeling ‘back to normal’"

"Sleeping better"

"More able to cope"

"Feeling more positive / happier / relaxed / stronger"

"Ready to return to work"

Heart Support Group

Our Heart Support Group is growing and we now have over 370 members. Our members receive a quarterly newsletter and information about all of our news and events. We also host regular coffee afternoons, social activities and fundraising events where patients can involve their family/friends/carers if they wish to.

Patients’ comments for Cardiac/Pulmonary programme

"Exercise on the bike was helpful to my walking"

"Staff made me most welcome"

"Staff first class, great! Always very positive"

"Highly recommended for anyone with similar problems – tailored to suit your needs"

"Well planned and well supervised which gives everyone confidence"

"Feeling better and more confident"

"Encouraged me to do more"

"Do not have to use inhalers as much"

"Everyone is very friendly and considerate"

"I was anxious to start but soon got over it!"

"Can do things now I couldn't do at the start!"

"Helpful & dedicated staff"