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  • Quitting Smoking

    Quitting Smoking

    Get help with quitting Smoking with Be Well Walsall! Read more

  • Blood Pressure Explained

    Blood Pressure Explained

    Learn how a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce Blood Pressure Read more

  • A Healthy Diet

    A Healthy Diet

    Maintaining a healthy diet can protect against multiple health conditions Read more

  • Immunity in Winter

    Immunity in Winter

    Look after yourself this winter and help build your immunity Read more

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Here you will find articles written by our very own  professional team members offering health advice and nutritional information. 

Quitting Smoking

Quitting Smoking

Get help with quitting Smoking with Be Well Walsall! Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2025

Updated: 3rd March, 2026

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Blood Pressure Explained

Blood Pressure Explained

Learn how a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce Blood Pressure Read more

Published: 1st April, 2025

Updated: 23rd May, 2025

Author: Sarah Gittoes

A Healthy Diet

A Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet can protect against multiple health conditions Read more

Published: 4th July, 2024

Updated: 29th April, 2025

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Immunity in Winter

Immunity in Winter

Look after yourself this winter and help build your immunity Read more

Published: 11th January, 2024

Updated: 19th February, 2024

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Tips For Managing Stress

Tips For Managing Stress

Our In house Counsellor Carole gives tips on how to manage stress Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Exercise and Cancer

Exercise and Cancer

Find out how exercising with cancer can help in your recovery Read more

Published: 27th October, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Benefits Of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Benefits Of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Trust Me I'm a Doctor explains the benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Lean CPR Now

Lean CPR Now

Learn CPR now, there won’t be time later! Read more

Published: 18th August, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Self Care Management Programme

Self Care Management Programme

The NHS Self Care Management Programme offers support to anyone with a long term health condition Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Your Heart in a Heatwave

Your Heart in a Heatwave

During a heatwave, find out how it can affect you if you have a heart or circulatory condition, and what you should do to stay cool. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2022

Updated: 13th August, 2024

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Patient Notice

Patient Notice

Please do not attend any of our units for 24 hours after having your Flu Jab or 48 hours for your Covid Jab Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Updated: 19th December, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Stroke

Stroke

With Stroke becoming one of the leading causes of death in the UK, find out how to recogise symptoms and reduce the risk. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

The Health Benefits of Walking

The Health Benefits of Walking

Walking has become a favourite pastime for many of us during this pandemic but did you realise there are huge health benefits to walking too? Read more

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Salt Intake

Salt Intake

Salt in our food is a great way to add flavour, but how much does salt affect our health? Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Staying Well in Winter

Staying Well in Winter

Carole Holder, Counsellor explains how to look after our mental health this winter Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

What is COPD

What is COPD

Find out what COPD is and how Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps to manage the sypmtoms Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Alcohol Awareness

Alcohol Awareness

Sometimes our drinking can creep up on us and over time it can lead to us feeling stressed and anxious Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 22nd March, 2024

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Action For Happiness Calendar

Action For Happiness Calendar

A calendar to help boost self confidence and resilience in difficult situations. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Oats to Lower Cholesterol

Oats to Lower Cholesterol

3 Ways to eat Overnight Oats to help lower your cholesterol Read more

Published: 5th October, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

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

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Pulmonary Medication

Pulmonary Medication

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

Published: 23rd June, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

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

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Cardiac Implants

Cardiac Implants

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

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Sarah Gittoes

Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Disease

Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Disease

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

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Sarah Gittoes

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  • We won PERFORM Cup!

    We won PERFORM Cup!

    Celebrate the achievements of Jack, Sarah and Paul Boden who won the PERFORM Cup this month!

  • Libby and Luie table Top Sale

    Libby and Luie table Top Sale

    A special thank you to Libby and Luie in raising funds and awareness for Heart Care during their tabletop sale.

  • Phil & Suz Snowdonia Challenge

    Phil & Suz Snowdonia Challenge

    Phil & Suzanne will climb Snowdonia in July to raise £10,000 for vital heart equipment.

  • Walking Football raises £1,368

    Walking Football raises £1,368

    Our Walking Football Event hosted by the old Corinthians was a fabulous footie success!

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  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

    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.

  • Tai-Chi Streetly

    Tai-Chi Streetly

    Our Tai Chi classes improve your core stability as well as relieving stress, tension, aches & pains.

  • Who is Heart Care Healthy Living

    Who is Heart Care Healthy Living

    Heart Care Healthy Living is a local charity that helps the communities of Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas to recover and manage illnesses such as cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders and chronic lung disease.

  • Oats to Lower Cholesterol

    Oats to Lower Cholesterol

    3 Ways to eat Overnight Oats to help lower your cholesterol

  • Rehabilitation Team

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  • Heart Care Donation Appeal

    Heart Care Donation Appeal

    Please donate today to help fund vital equipment to help people in our local community suffering from heart & lung disease.

  • Tai-Chi Walsall

    Tai-Chi Walsall

    Our Tai Chi classes improve your core stability as well as relieving stress, tension, aches & pains.

  • Our fundraising promise

    We are registered with the Fundraising regulator which shows we are committed to good fundraising practice.

  • 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.

  • Home Exercise Videos

    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

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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

Published: 24th August, 2018

Updated: 6th June, 2023

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Heart Care is a company registered in England under number 05389416 and registered as a Charity number 1109021

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