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Sheffield Open Heart Club (SHOC)

Sheffield Open Heart Club (SHOC) exists to support heart surgery patients. It was founded in 1984 at Northern General Hospital by patients, their relatives and hospital staff, and is a registered charity. This group is independently run and not affiliated with British Heart Foundation (BHF).

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Where we are

Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU

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What is the group all about?
SHOC has a team of volunteers, and some of its members are part of this team. The volunteers, who have all been through open-heart surgery, can speak about things from a patient’s perspective. They talk with patients and families on the ward prior to surgery and at nurse-led pre-surgery information sessions.

There is a twice yearly newsletter about the club’s activities. Currently, there is no regular meeting, but occasional social gatherings are planned for members during the year.

SHOC also raises money through subscriptions and donations to provide specific items for the Chesterman (Cardiac) Unit at the hospital. The committee meets monthly to oversee this and the other functions of the organisation.