Heart and circulatory disease is the UK’s single biggest killer, over one in three people die from it. Every six minutes someone dies from a heart attack.

We want to make sure that you have all the information, support and guidance you need on everything heart related.  

How can the Heart Helpline help me?

We're here to help you, whether you're calling about yourself or someone you care about. Our cardiac nurses and heart health advisors are on hand to help you answer any questions or concerns you have about heart health and heart conditions.

Call us on 0300 330 3311. Lines are open 9am-6pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Can I email my questions instead of calling?

Yes, if you would prefer to have your enquiry answered by e-mail please send it to us using our online Contact Us form.

Our Genetic Information Service

If someone in your family has been diagnosed with or has died from an inherited heart condition, our Genetic Information Service can provide you with information and support. We can also help you to access a specialist clinic for inherited heart conditions.

Call us on 0300 456 8383. Lines are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Further information

Can StartHere help you?

StartHere is an online self-help facility that links you to a wide range of services that can help when you have a problem.

It covers a range of issues - including health, caring, families, education, employment, benefits, wellbeing and welfare rights — giving a brief summary of the topic and signposting you to hundreds of national organisations, mostly providing free services.

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