Speak to a cardiac nurse
If you have a heart or circulatory condition, or you care for someone who does, you can speak to a cardiac nurse on our Heart Helpline.
Emotional support
Living with a heart condition can make you feel anxious and isolated. These feelings are normal, but we have support available if you need it.
Support for you
Read Heart Matters
Heart Matters is our award-winning magazine featuring healthy eating tips, medical information, real-life stories, the latest research and much more.
Connecting with others
Join a support group
You’re not alone with your heart condition. Join a support group to share experiences, get helpful tips, and build friendships with people like you.
Join our online community
HealthUnlocked is a free online community space for people with heart and circulatory conditions. Share experiences and get support from one another.
Talking about your heart condition
It can be difficult to speak about your condition. It’s important that you do what feels right for you.
Emotional support for heart conditions
Caring for a heart patient
People with a heart or circulatory condition may need extra support. As a carer, it's important you take care of yourself too.
Preparing for the end of life
To be told you’re approaching the end of your life, even if you’ve been ill for a long time, can be upsetting and difficult to come to terms with.
Help with bereavement
Saying goodbye to a loved one can be devastating. It may be that someone has been ill for some time, or it might have been completely unexpected.
Emotional support for mental health conditions
Anxiety
Find out more about managing anxiety when you have a heart condition.
Depression
Read about the signs of depression and when to talk to someone.
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If you think you have PTSD, it’s important to realise that you’re not alone and that support is available.