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Resources for Independent Group Network members  

We offer a variety of resources to support your group, including essential guidance and downloadable health and safety forms.

BHF Independent Group Network Toolkit

Here is a toolkit designed to provide practical guidance on setting up and running an independent local group that supports people affected by heart disease. It includes suggested procedures for running safe activities and links to useful resources. 

BHF Independent Group Network Toolkit

Exercise Guide

Please find a guide to help your group run exercise sessions safely.

Exercise Guide

Health and Safety Form Templates

We’ve prepared a set of convenient templates that you might find helpful for developing effective safety procedures. If you have any questions about this guidance or about completing forms, please get in touch with the Peer Support Support Team on [email protected]

Important changes to Heart Support Groups

If your group was previously affiliated to the BHF, please find information on the transition to the BHF Independent Group Network. 

 

 

To find out more, or to support British Heart Foundation’s work, please visit www.bhf.org.uk. You can speak to one of our cardiac nurses by calling our helpline on 0808 802 1234 (freephone), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For general customer service enquiries, please call 0300 330 3322, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

British Heart Foundation is a registered Charity No. 225971. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 699547. Registered office at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London NW1 7AW. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC039426