Wirral Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

06/03/2026

What is a Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?

Spontaneous - happens suddenly, out of the blue
Coronary - relates to the heart
Artery - a tube carrying oxygen-rich blood to the body
Dissection - a tear

In SCAD, a bruise can form within a heart artery. Pressure then builds up, reducing or blocking normal blood flow. When the heart is starved of oxygen, it can lead to a heart attack.

Learn more here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbhxrSnNbv8

06/03/2026

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04/03/2026

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02/03/2026

It's Nutrition and Hydration Week!

Our health noticeboard at St Catherine's will have information on good nutrition and hydration all month for you to pick up!

02/03/2026

WEEKLY HOME EXERCISE SNACKS

Exercise snacks are a great way to add in small chunks of activity throughout your day. They will take no more than 1 or 2 minutes to complete.

➡️ Complete each exercise 3 times throughout the day. Check out the reels for each exercise snack in the reels tab.

❤ MONDAY
10 x Sit to Stand

🧡 TUESDAY
10 x Step ups each leg

💛 WEDNESDAY
10 x Side leg raise each leg

💚 THURSDAY
10 x Calf raises

💙 FRIDAY
10 x Leg swings each leg

💜 SATURDAY
10 x Half jacks each side

01/03/2026

If you're struggling with your cardiac diagnosis, get free specialist support through NHS Wirral Talking Therapies.

The next Breeze programme starts on Wednesday 11th March. To sign up message their page or email community.wirral@everyturn.org

💡Do you have a long term health condition?
💡Are you currently receiving therapy or on the waiting list with NHS Wirral Talking Therapies?

Living with a long‑term health condition can be challenging — but you don’t have to manage it alone.

The Breeze Programme is here to help you take control, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way.

Join us for friendly, practical sessions designed to help you:
✔️ Understand and manage your condition
✔️ Boost your wellbeing
✔️ Learn coping techniques that really work
✔️ Connect with others who “get it”

🗓️ New cohort begins Wednesday 11th March 2026
📍 Local, accessible sessions
💬 Open to adults with any long‑term health condition

If you’re ready to take a positive step towards feeling better, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 To sign up or find out more, send us a DM or email community.wirral@everyturn.org

01/03/2026

Mindful March from Action for Happiness

01/03/2026

It is Pulse Day! Help spread the message that checking your pulse is the simplest way to detect a potentially serious irregular heart rhythm early.

Here is how to check your pulse:

1️⃣ Locate: Place your index, middle, and ring finger on your wrist, just below your thumb.

2️⃣ Feel: Notice the rhythm of your pulse. Is it regular, or does it skip beats?

3️⃣ Count: Count the beats for 30 seconds, then multiply by two to calculate your beats per minute (bpm).

⚠️ Act: If your pulse feels irregular, speak to a healthcare professional for advice

For more guidance and support, visit knowyourpulse.org

01/03/2026

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01/03/2026

🌟 Travel Light on Discharge Day 🌟
At WUTH we’re committed to supporting patients to leave hospital safely and quickly. You can help by taking these small steps:

🧳 Limit personal belongings, especially on the day of discharge. This will help you get home quickly and keep things running smoothly. Large or multiple bags take up valuable space on hospital transport and can delay patients getting home. If you have a lot of belongings in hospital, ask family or friends to take them home ahead of time so you can travel light on discharge day.

✅ Use the Patient Discharge Checklist to help you prepare for your discharge. If you haven’t been given one, please ask a member of staff. It’s been created by patients to help families prepare for and support a timely, well-coordinated discharge.

You may be taken to the Discharge Hospitality Centre (DHC) on the day of discharge, depending on your circumstances. This provides a comfortable space for patients who are ready to go home while they wait for medicines, transport, or final checks.

🤝 Working together helps everyone — these simple actions help you return home sooner and ensure we can continue caring for those who need urgent care.

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