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How to have your say
A guide for friends and family carers about ways to help us improve the experience of receiving care from our Service.
How to have your say leaflet
Our service
Cardiac rehabilitation encourages people affected by cardiac disease to achieve and maintain good physical and psychological health. The service offers an 8-week intensive cardiac rehabilitation programme delivered by a multidisciplinary team.
Each course consists of a pre-course assessment, six consecutive sessions and a final discharge assessment.
Topics covered include:
- The benefits of exercise
- The heart – how it works
- Medication and treatments
- Stress and relaxation
- Further exercise in the community
- Risk factors for heart disease
- Healthy eating
We can also offer a home-based program via telephone to those unable to attend a group venue.
Who we care for
Patients with heart failure or those who have had a myocardial infarction, revascularisation or cardiac surgery.
Referrals
Referral is via cardiac consultant or other health professional.
Contact
Julie Rodgers, Clinical Lead
Admin Block, Dereham Hospital, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 2EX Tel: 01362 655234
Emma Shipton-Smith, Service Administrator
Admin Block, Dereham Hospital, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 2EX Tel: 01362 655234
Venue Details:
Monday - Fakenham Community Centre
Tuesday - Long Stratton Village Hall & Leisure Hall, Park View, Kings Lynn.
Wednesday - Aylsham Town Hall.
Thursday - Swaffham Community Centre.
Friday - Cloverhill Village Hall, Bowthorpe, Norwich.
Useful links
For more information about Cardiac Rehab and how it can benefit you, please see www.cardiacrehab-eastofengland.nhs.uk or scan the QR code below:
This website has lots of handy information and supporting details, as well as explainer videos and patient interviews so you can get a better understanding about what the programme is and how it can work for you.