Cardiovascular disease toolkit
Click on the below categories for information on helpful resources:
Covid-19 information (tap to expand)
Covid-19 and cardiovascular disease
- British Heart Foundation – Up to date Covid info for people with CVD
- British Heart Foundation – Frequent questions answered
Covid-19 – general advice
- NHS – Covid advice for ‘at risk’ groups
- Gov.UK – Basic Covid advice & instruction from the Government
- Gov.UK – Social distancing – staying at home and away from others (for those with long term conditions / high risk of severe illness)
- Gov.uk – Shielding rules for those identified at extremely vulnerable
- NHS – Symptom / diagnosis checker
- NHS – Mental Wellbeing whilst staying at home
- NHS – Stop smoking
- NHS – Depression
- Mind.org.uk – Mental Wellbeing whilst staying at home
- ACAS – Financial advice – Employers and Employees
- NHS – Health at home
- Talk to Frank – Info & support for concern about drink & drugs
- Adfam – Support for families & those living with drug or alcohol users
- Gov.uk – Corona and domestic abuse advice and helpline
- Refuge – Domestic violence support for women and children
- Mental health & money – Managing money and the effects on mental health
- Money advice service – Money advice and support with reference to Covid
- Ted Talks – How does the immune system work?
Helplines (tap to expand)
Cardiovascular Disease Helplines
- British Heart Foundation – 0300 330 3300 – hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk – More information
- Stroke.Org – 0303 3033 100 – helpline@stroke.org.uk – More information
Helplines – Local Services
- Gov.UK: Richmond – 0208 871 6555 – covid19support@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
- Social care: Richmond – 0208 891 1411 – More information
- Gov.UK: Wandsworth – 0208 871 6555 – covid19support@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
- Social care: Wandsworth – M: 07940 775107 L: 020 8871 7707 – accessteam@wandsworth.gov.uk | More information
- Gov.UK: Kingston – 0208 547 5000 – covid-19support@kingston.gov.uk
- Social care: Kingston – 0208 339 8000 – adults@kingston.gov.uk | More information
- Gov.UK: Merton – 0208 685 2272 – help@mvsc.co.uk | More information
- Social care: Merton – More information
- Gov.UK: Sutton – 020 8770 5000, option 6 – enquiries@communityactionsutton.org.uk | More information
- Social care: Sutton – 0208 770 5000, More information
- Age UK: Sutton – 0208 915 2235 or 0208 078 2916 – info@ageuksutton.org.uk | More information
- Gov.UK: Croydon – 0208 604 7787 – covid19support@croydon.gov.uk
- Social care: Croydon – 0208 726 6000 – croydonadultsupport@croydon.gov.uk | More information
Helplines – General
- Gov.UK – 0800 028 8327 – Contact form
- Samaritans – 116 123 – jo@samaritans.org Samaritans website
- MIND – 0300 123 3393 – info@mind.org.uk Mind.org.uk website
- Anxiety UK – 03444 775774 – support@anxietyuk.org.uk Anxiety UK website
- Anxiety UK (texting service) – 07537 416 905
- Stop smoking – 0300 123 1044 Stop Smoking website
- Alcoholics Anonymous – 0800 9177 650 – Anxiety UK website
- Drinkline – 0300 123 1110
- Domestic Abuse National Helpline – 0800 2000 247
General information for health and wellbeing (tap to expand)
Emotional support
- Merton Uplift – Psychological therapies referral website Face to Face & virtual
- SLaM Croydon Talking therapies – Psychological therapies referral website
- Talk Wandsworth – Psychological therapies referral website – phone & virtual
- Richmond Wellbeing Service – Psychological therapies referral website – phone & virtual
- Sutton uplift – Psychological therapies referral website – phone & virtual
- Icope – Psychological therapies referral website – phone & virtual
- NHS – Mental Wellbeing whilst staying at home
- NHS – How to tell if you have depression
- Good thinking – Emotional support and apps
- Alcohol change – Support, Information and facts about alcohol for those who have concerns
- Mind.org.uk – Relaxation techniques
- Video: Ted Talks – What is depression?
- Video: Ted Talks – How stress affects your body
Lifestyle (Eating/Moving/Wellness)
Eating
- British Dietetic Association – BDA diet sheets
- NHS – Eating healthy on a budget
- NHS – 5 A day
- British Dietetic Association – Covid dietary advice for general public & health conditions
- Video: Making better choices with the Eat Well Guide
- Video – Ted Talks – How the food you eat affects your gut
- Video: Ted Talks – What is obesity
- Video: Ted Talks – What is a calorie
Moving
- NHS – Page full of interactive fitness videos incl. aerobic, strength & resistant, yoga & pilates and fitness plans
- NHS – iprescribe-exercise – App that personalises an exercise plan
- NHS – Home exercises for strength
- NHS – Information and 10 minute work outs
- We are undefeatable – Get moving around the home
- Sports England – Sports England – Stay in, Work out. Links to lots of different physical activity
- I Care, I Move – Free workouts for older people
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Merton
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Croydon
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Richmond
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Wandsworth
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Kingston
- Gov.uk – Information on local parks in Sutton
- One You Merton – How to keep active in Merton
- Video: Ted Talks – What makes muscles grow
Wellness
- Connected Kingston – A hub of local information and support
- One you Merton – Health & Lifestyle directory/guidance
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- Drinkaware – Alcohol guidance
- NHS – Smoking – 10 health benefits of stopping
- NHS – Stop Smoking Service
- NHS – Sleep and tiredness
- NHS – Stop smoking without putting weight on
- Video: Ted Talks – Sleep is your superpower
- Video: Ted Talks – Why sitting is bad for you
- Video – Ted Talks – How do cigarettes affect your body
Health
- NHS – Information about all medicines for all conditions
- NHS – A list of NHS approved apps and online tools to help you manage your health & wellbeing
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Managing bone, joint and muscle pain from home
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Advice for specific conditions
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Rehabilitation exercises for self-management of specific conditions
Medical information
Heart (tap to expand)
Heart conditions and Covid-19
- Pumping Marvellous – Covid information for heart failure patients
- Pumping Marvellous – Covid toolkit for heart failure patients
- Escardio – Covid and heart related advice Q&A
Lifestyle (Eating/Moving/Wellness)
Eating
- Heart foundation Australia – What to eat after a heart attack
- NHS – Prevention diet
- Video – British Heart Foundation – Why is the Mediterranean diet good for your heart?
Moving
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- British Heart Foundation – 7 fitness apps
- British Heart Foundation – 10 Strength exercises to do at home
- British Heart Foundation – Get active indoors including Yoga
- British Heart Foundation – Strength exercises using everyday objects
- British Heart Foundation – Exercising with resistance bands
Wellness
Health (information & self-management)
- British Heart Foundation – Cardiac Rehab at home
- NHS – Treatment for CHD
- NHS – Heart attack info & symptons
- NHS – Treatments for heart attack
- Video: Ted Talks – What happens during a heart attack
- Pumping Marvellous – A guide to heart failure
- Pumping Marvellous – Heart failure information and support
- Pumping Marvellous – Heart failure information for carers and patients
Medical
Stroke (tap to expand)
Stroke and Covid-19
Emotional support
- Stroke.Org – Videos & info to help
- Stroke.Org – Links to a variety of groups/clubs
- British Heart Foundation – Stress & mental health information and support
Lifestyle (Eating/Moving/Wellness)
Eating
- British Heart Foundation – Eating after a stroke
- Video – British Heart Foundation – Why is the Mediterranean diet good for your heart?
- British Heart Foundation – Healthy Eating & recipes
- British Heart Foundation – Eating after a stroke
Moving
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- British Heart Foundation – 7 fitness apps
- British Heart Foundation – 10 Strength exercises to do at home
- British Heart Foundation – Get active indoors including Yoga
- British Heart Foundation – Strength exercises using everyday objects
- British Heart Foundation – Exercising with resistance bands
Health (information & self-management)
Medical
Atrial fibrillation (tap to expand)
Emotional support
- British Heart Foundation – Stress & mental health information and support
- Heart rhythm alliance – Forums & support groups
- AFA – Cognitive Behavioural therapy for AF
- AFA – Mindfulness & Healthy living booklet
Lifestyle (Eating/Moving/Wellness)
Eating
- Video – British Heart Foundation – Why is the Mediterranean diet good for your heart?
- British Heart Foundation – Healthy Eating & recipes
- Circulatory foundation – A healthy diet for the circulation
Moving
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- British Heart Foundation – 7 fitness apps
- British Heart Foundation – 10 Strength exercises to do at home
- British Heart Foundation – Get active indoors including Yoga
- British Heart Foundation – Strength exercises using everyday objects
- British Heart Foundation – Exercising with resistance bands
Health (information & self-management)
- AHSN – How to care for wounds and skin ulcers
- Heart rhythm alliance – Information & Advice
- Heart rhythm alliance – What is AF & risk factors
- Heart rhythm alliance – Treatment options including Anti-coagulation
- Heart rhythm alliance – AF fact sheets
- Heart rhythm alliance – Links to further advice & info
- AFA – Atrial fib – frequently asked questions
- AFA – AF Primary care & Patient Checklist and information
- AFA – Patient information booklet covering AF
Medical
Peripheral Vascular Disease (tap to expand)
Emotional support
Lifestyle (eating/moving/wellness)
Eating
Moving
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- British Heart Foundation – 7 fitness apps
- British Heart Foundation – 10 Strength exercises to do at home
- British Heart Foundation – Get active indoors including Yoga
- British Heart Foundation – Strength exercises using everyday objects
- British Heart Foundation – Exercising with resistance bands
Health (information & self-management)
Hypertension (tap to expand)
Emotional support
Lifestyle (eating/moving/wellness)
Eating
- Video – British Heart Foundation – Why is the Mediterranean diet good for your heart?
- BDA – Diet for hypertension
Moving
- British Heart Foundation – 10 mins work out
- British Heart Foundation – 7 fitness apps
- British Heart Foundation – 10 Strength exercises to do at home
- British Heart Foundation – Get active indoors including Yoga
- British Heart Foundation – Strength exercises using everyday objects
- British Heart Foundation – Exercising with resistance bands
Health (information & self-management)
- Patient.info – Information & advice for those with hypertension
- NHS – Treatment for hypertension
- NHS – Treatments for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Medical
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