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Cardiac Support Group

    In partnership with NW Hearts Charity, we are running a Patient Support Group for those living with a cardiac condition in the Wigan area.

    • Find out how to live well with your cardiac condition
    • Meet others with shared experiences
    • Guest speakers
    • Drinks and refreshments provided

    Who is the group for?

    Anyone can attend the patient support group who is affected by a cardiac condition, including relatives.

    The group may be helpful for the following conditions:

    • Heart Failure: For those who have been diagnosed with heart failure or poor heart functioning.

    • Ischaemic Heart Disease: For those living with angina or who have had a heart attack

    • Arrhythmias: For those living with an arrhythmia, have a pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)

    • Valvular Abnormalities: For those living with a valvular condition or who have had a valve replacement.

    When are the next groups?

    • Thursday 21st August (4 - 5.30pm) with Holly Lloyd-Bennett (Cardiac OT) on Fatigue Management
    • Thursday 18th September (4 - 5.30pm) with Dr A Kumar (Consultant Cardiologist)
     

    Venue Details

    The group will take place at:

             Wigan & District Scout HQ, Badon Powel Scout Centre, Greenough Street, Wigan, WN1 3SU.

    There is parking available behind the building.

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    Feedback and Testimonies

    We have received wonderful feedback from the attendees of our group and almost everyone that attends, keeps coming back" To continually improve the group, we gain feedback after every session to make sure its addressing the needs of those that attend.

    Testimonies:

    "This group has meant the world to me .... I heartily implore anyone with cardiac problems to join in"

     

    "Its the best day of the month for me"

     

    "I was nervous of what to expect. Would I feel embarrassed? Would I fit in? Would I feel emotional? From the first moment I walked in, I felt relief. A dozen or so people were there who had come through a wide range of heart-related problems"

     

    " The guest speakers have been excellent and the support off everyone is really appreciated"

     

    "It provides a very friendly, informal atmosphere and an opportunity to hear from others with similar conditions is invaluable"

     

    Further Enquiries

    If you would like more information about the groups, require disabled access or if your cardiac condition isn't listed, please contact us on:

    Email: cardiacsupportgroup@wwl.nhs.uk