Burton Cardiac Rehab Smart Hearts

05/11/2025

🚦Temporary traffic lights Calais Road🚦

Just spotted these roadworks so a heads up to leave a little extra time if you are coming to see us today (and possibly tomorrow).

04/11/2025

Wow, one of our previous patients is taking part in a charity challenge this weekend.

Cycling and rowing 26 miles! 🚲 🛶

Paul will be very kindly raising money for ourselves ❤️

If you feel you can donate, you can do so here -
http://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-roberts-5

Good luck Paul & thank you all for your support 😊

Help Paul Roberts raise money to support Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity

28/10/2025

26/10/2025

🚗 🚙 potential traffic disruption! 🚙 🚗

Just a heads up for potential traffic disruption & delays around the hospital area especially Belvedere Road this coming week - it may be mobile works or partial closures, who knows!? There are a few signs about suggesting something may be going on.

If you can leave a little extra time for your journey or find an alterative route, it may cause a little less stress 🤞

16/10/2025

Last week the team attended the annual BACPR conference in Glasgow for the latest updates in the world of cardiac rehab. Some Glaswegian views were taken in, some haggis was tried, some colleagues were met and some friends were made. A little alcohol may have been consumed too - in moderation of course, practising what we preach! 😇 ❤️

10/10/2025

Today is WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY!

We know that our mental health can contribute to physical health issues but also being unwell physically can negatively impact our mental health!

Here's some top tips.....
❤️ TALK ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL
The frustration, sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness and everything in between! It is important that we talk to family, friends, healthcare professionals or support groups - A problem shared is problem halved!

❤️ ASK FOR (AND TAKE UP THE OFFER OF) PRACTICAL HELP
If someone can help lighten the load, do a few chores, dampen the to do list - let them!

❤️ PRACTICE MINDFULNESS, DISTRACTION TECHNIQUES, BREATHWORK & RELAXATION
Ways to help manage unhelpful thoughts - perfection is not needed here, practice equals progress in finding what works for you!

❤️ MAKE A PLAN
To do something you enjoy when you are well enough to do so - meet a friend, enjoy a meal out, go on holiday!

❤️ REMEMBER TO REST & PRIORITIZE SLEEP
Pacing yourself and avoiding the 'boom/bust' cycle is key to recovery. Practice good sleep routines too!

❤️ HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ROUTINES
Eating well and moving a little especially in the fresh air can work wonders. Steer clear of unhelpful habits - smoking, drinking alcohol & eating unhealthy food, they won't help in the long run!

Find out more here.....

Find out how physical illness can affect our mental health and wellbeing, and what might help us to boost our mood and mental wellbeing when we are ill.

09/10/2025

That's me having revalidated my British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation qualification for Exercise Instructors - good to go for another 3 years!

The rest of the team are on the BACPR annual conference (watch out Glasgow!) - discussing all things cardiac rehab and networking with colleagues & other service providers.

Always striving to provide the best cardiac rehab service for our patients ❤️

07/10/2025

❤️October is National Cholesterol Month!❤️

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol. Take charge of your health with small, manageable changes that can make a big difference — from eating heart-friendly foods and staying active, to checking in with your GP. Knowing your numbers is the first step toward feeling your best.​



Why not take part in Heart UK's challenge -
Make some simple dietary changes that can be powerful for lowering cholesterol!
Click the pic below to get started....

Lower cholesterol with information, support and tasty recipes.

02/10/2025

❤️ STOPTOBER IS BACK! ❤️

Quiting smoking will improve your health no matter what your age or how long you have been smoking!

Look at the list of benefits of quitting below!

And the average smoker can save around £49 a week by quitting smoking. That’s over £2,500 a year!

Check out the following link for information on why quit, ready to quit, staying smoke free and making a personalised plan.....
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

IF YOU ARE A NON SMOKER, MAYBE THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE YOU CAN QUIT IN OCTOBER?