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 the instructions below:-

1. If your Chest Pain is unbearable Dial 999 for an ambulance

2. Otherwise –

Sit down and stay calm
If the pain does not ease after 30-60 seconds, take GTN (spray or tablets)
Wait 5 minutes

3. If the pain has gone – REST

If not repeat the GTN
Wait 5 more minutes

4. AFTER 10 MINUTES AND TWO GTN SPRAYS - IF YOU ARE STILL IN PAIN DIAL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE – DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER.

Latest

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.
Automatic Payments & Direct Debits

Notice to patients who have automatic payments and direct debits set up for our After Care Service.
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
Useful Support links relating to the Coronavirus

Here we are providing external links and info on support you can receive during the Coronavirus outbreak

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.
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.
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.
Counselling

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

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