Cardiac Rehabilitation at UHCW NHS Trust

07/11/2025

October is also Lung Cancer Awareness month.

Find out more about signs and symptoms via the attached link to Macmillan Cancer Support website

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about signs and symptoms, where you can find information and support, and how you can make a difference this Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

06/11/2025

A quick 10 min movement routine to wake up the body and get us ready for the day.

05/11/2025

November sees Pancreatic cancer awareness month.

This infographic shows you the symptoms and more information can be found on the following link

https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/

04/11/2025

Why am I always tired?

Here's a link to our colleagues at British Heart Foundation which looks at this common question.

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, explains how lack of oxygen to the heart and medicine side effects can cause long-term tiredness in people with heart and circulatory conditions.

03/11/2025

November sees a number of cancer awareness months as well as Mouth Cancer Action Month.

With over 10825 new cases in the UK every year it is vital that we all look after our mouth health and look out for signs and symptoms.

This infographic highlights a 2 minute self check routine that could save your life

31/10/2025

Happy Healthy Halloween everyone!

A time when treats may be prevalent but treats don't have to be unhealthy.

Take a look at these Halloween Stuffed Peppers recipe available from BBC Good Food Website

Celebrate Halloween with these spooktacular healthy stuffed peppers. They're perfect for a Halloween buffet or a family dinner ahead of trick-or-treating

30/10/2025

It is normal to experience anxiety if you have a heart problem.

Our colleagues at British Heart Foundation have advice to help, including expert tips from Dr Katie Murray, NHS Clinical Psychologist, details of which can be vis the following link

NHS Clinical Psychologist, Dr Katie Murray, explains what anxiety is and how to get help if it's affecting you. Plus expert tips to feel calmer, like grounding, deep breathing and muscle relaxation.

29/10/2025

An estimated 6.3 million people are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the UK based on blood sugar levels. It is estimated that 12.1 million adults in the UK are living with diabetes or prediabetes.

A healthy diet is an essential element in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, but what does that mean? It is important to recognise that there is not a one size fits all diabetes diet but Diabetes UK have tips that can help you make healthy choices.

Here is a link to their website with 10 tips for healthy eating with diabetes

There are different types of diabetes, and no two people with diabetes are the s

28/10/2025

Being inactive is one of the risk factors for CVD as we have been looking ta recently.

Limiting the amount of time we are inactive is important to maintaining good health, walking and daily tasks are great for ensuring you stay mobile and moving, these should be at a moderate pace though, and as we move into Autumn and Winter our outdoor activity is sometimes less. Here is a link to the British Heart Foundation website where you can find some exercises you can do at home.

Remember also to look out for our own exercise videos that we share, take a look back through past posts.

Try these 7 safe and low intensity exercises to improve your fitness, including star jumps, towel slams and front kicks, from cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos.

27/10/2025

Stress is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

24/10/2025

Stoptober - stopping smoking is not just a focus of one month of the year. Remember that help is available via your local smoking cessation service.

23/10/2025

October is Cholesterol Month

Here is a link across to Heart UK, the cholesterol charity which explains what high cholesterol is

High cholesterol levels can lead to serious health problems. Too much cholesterol in the blood can create blockages, leading to diseases of the heart and blood vessels.