Self Help Group

Hearts in Beds is a self help group started by people with heart problems (usually angina or a heart attack) to help others in the Bedford Hospital catchment area with the same problem; to provide support and information. Heart disease has a tremendous impact on an individual’s whole family and Hearts in Beds’ objectives encompass those who care for the sufferer as well.

Someone who has experienced heart trouble is undoubtedly in the best position to offer comfort and hope to those recovering from the effect of heart disease. Hearts in Beds has a panel of people who can be contacted by anyone needing help to come to terms with their problems.

There are many fears and worries experienced by people with heart disease. Sharing these with others to share the load.

Hearts in Beds has a base where we hold monthly meetings, meet socially, share problems and experiences and arrange for speakers to provide interesting and informative talks on subjects related to heart disease – dietary advice, healthy exercise, practical first aid.

We hold social events, fund raising events - certain money is needed to fund the service offered i.e. Quarterly Newsletter, Exercise Class’s, Hall hire etc.

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