Support Groups 

The following are different support groups which provide help and support related to heart health

Atrial Fibrillation Association : A UK registered charity which provides information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (AF). 24 hour helpline: 01789 867 502. email: info@afa.org.uk

Contact: rrhythmia Alliance, Unit 6B, Essex House, Cromwell Business Park, Chipping Norton,OX7 5SR. Tel: 01789 867 501 email: info@heartrhythmalliance.org

Blood Pressure UK -  offers a range of booklets, magazine, e-newsletters, website, information line and other activities, to help people take control of, or prevent, high blood pressure. 

British Heart Foundation - 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 4DH.Tel (Heart Help Line): 08450 70 8070 .

British Cardiac Patients Association: Offering support, reassurance and information to all cardiac patients. Representing patients in local and national issues relating to coronary heart disease. Helpline 01949837070.

Cardiomyopathy Association: The Cardiomyopathy Association (CMA) is a registered charity that helps people and their families affected by the heart muscle condition cardiomyopathy. They provide support and easy-to-understand information on the different types of cardiomyopathy. Freephone helpline (0800 0181 024) that is manned from 8.30am to 4.30pm on weekdays.

Children's Heart Association: It is a support group run by families and friends of cardiac children for families with, or who have had, children with heart disorders. email: information@ heartchild.info

Contact a family: Supporting families caring for disabled children and children with specific health conditions, including rare disorders. Produce a range of factsheets on issues including benefits, special educational needs and social services assessments.  209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN Tel: 020 7608 8700 Helpline: 0808 808 3555 - free for parents and carers (10am - 4pm Mon-Fri) Textphone: 0808 808 3556 Email: info@cafamily.org.uk

Coronary Prevention Group:The coronary prevention group aims to promote action on the prevention of coronary heart disease.Contact: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 2 Taviton Street, London. WC1H 0BT.Helpline: 020 7927 2125 (24 hours) .Tel:020 7927 2125.email: cpg@ishtm.ac.uk

Diabetes UK -  Information desk at West Middlesex Hospital - on Tuesday Mornings, running an on-going programme of educational, social meetings for local diabetics and those with an interest in diabetes, operating a help line and assisting local children with diabetes to attend special holidays.

Contact: David Cahill on 020 8572 8959 or email davidcahill@onetel.com

Down's Heart Group: A  charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome. email: info@dhg.org.uk 

Ealing and Hounslow Stop Smoking: Group motivational support and community advisor (one-to-one) programme.Specialist smoking in pregnancy support is available.Contact: The Thelma Golding Health Centre, 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EL.Helpline: 0845 111 0155.

Evelina Children's Heart Organisation (ECHO): Evelina Children's Heart Organisation (ECHO) offers mutual support to families of children with heart conditions.

Contact: ECHO, Canterbury House,1 Royal Street, London,SE1 7LL.

Heart UK, The Cholesterol Charity: Provides advice to those suffering from high cholesterol or who inherit high cholesterol through a helpline 0845 4505988

Heart Throbs Cardiac Support Group: Independent group affiliated to the British Heart Foundation and offer help and guidance to people (including their partners and carers) who have a heart problem and want to return to a more active or normal life. Collects small charge for exercise classes.

The Somerville Foundation : A charity that provides information and support. email: admin@thesf.org.uk. Tel: 01473 252 007.

Local NHS Stop Smoking Service: Ealing and Hounslow Stop Smoking. Area: London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Referral Method: Self. referral to helpline on 0845 111 0155

Find local NHS stop smoking services at: https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/help-and-advice/local-support-services-helplines

Upbeat Heart Support Group: Information Desk at West Mid Hospital

This is situated in the atrium opposite the main reception desk and is staffed every Tuesday and Wednesday by volunteers with free advice and literature available

Contact: Ron Grant on 020 8560 1981 or Stephen Hamilton on 020 8255 1425.

Speakability: Speakability is the national charity for people living with aphasia - a loss of communication skills caused by stroke, head injury or other neurological damage. The charity runs a network of support groups and a free phone information service.

Contact: Speakability,1 Royal Street, London,SE1 7LL. Helpline: 080 8808 9572 Tel: 020 7261 9572

email: speakability@speakability.org.uk

St. Paul’s Centre:  A number of community groups run from the centre including keep fit, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Toy Library, Age-Concern, indoor-bowling, Stroke Club.

Contact: St Paul’s Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0PN.Tel: 020 8568 7442. email: office@stpaulscentre.org.uk

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social Care

 See also Heart diseases,  Diabetes, Cholesterol,   Smoking ,  Alcohol addiction,   Depression and stress ,