Other Useful Sites - updated 27/04/07    
Home Page
Site Map
What's New - Noticeboard
About the Group
Membership details
Programme of events & meetings
Exercise Classes
Library of Books & Videos
Low fat recipes
Other Useful Site Links
Terms & Conditions
 


Solihull Heart Support Group (SHSG) has noted the following Web sites which contain further information which may be useful to heart patients and their families and carers. You may be interested to take a look:

Please Note: SHSG makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy of any information on any other Web site to which it may be linked. Please check the terms & conditions and other important notices on these sites before using the information.

   

BHF Web Site Link

The BHF is a registered charity and SHSG is affiliated to it. The BHF Web site provides general information and details of contact points covering England & Wales. This includes telephone contact numbers for further information.

www.bhf.org.uk

 

Link to EQUIP (Eleectronic Qulaity Information for Patients)Link to EQUIP (Electronic Qulaity Information for Patients)

The Electronic QUality Information for Patients web site is an NHS "gateway" to quality information for UK patients, their families and carers. It provides information about various health conditions and also lists national support groups and, in particular, West Midlands contacts.

www.equip.nhs.uk
   
 
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Link to Heart of England NHS Trust

Heart of England
NHS Foundation Trust
Details about Birmingham Heartlands & Solihull Hospitals, the NHS Trust, visiting times, how to get there, travel information, outpatient information etc.
www.heartofengland.nhs.uk

Link to Heart of England NHS Trust
   

BBC Education Heart Health Link

The BBC's Educational pages contain information relating to heart conditions and references to past programmes including "Heart" (in which one of our members was featured), and the "999 Heart Special". It also offers educational material and provides further useful links.

www.bbc.co.uk/education/health/heart

Net Doctor Web Site

Net Doctor is a UK Independent Health Web site. It claims to be written and edited by over 250 doctors and health professionals including TV's Dr Hilary Jones. The site aims to provide a comprehensive, plain-English medical resource. There are pages relating to heart problems and links to other sites. The site also poses the interesting question "Are you getting enough?" - it might be worthwhile following this up.

The material presented in NetDoctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.

www.netdoctor.co.uk

   
 

NHS Direct

NHS Direct is a 24 hour nurse-led, confidential helpline providing advice and information on:

  • what to do if you're feeling ill
  • health concerns for you or your family
  • local health services
  • self-help and support organisations

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
   
 

Heart UK website

H·E·A·R·T UK is a national charity for patients and their families which combines the rich skills of research scientists and the caring and knowledgeable attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

See useful diet sheet on this website - click here

www.heartuk.org.uk
   
 

The Healthy Refrigerator

This site boldly says "Open the Door to a Healthy Heart". This heart-friendly web site is a resource containing healthy food knowledge.

www.healthyfridge.org