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01 Dec 2023... This book is your guide to living with heart failure. It will help you and your family look after your heart.

08 Aug 2025... A concise, easy-to-understand guide providing essential information about blood pressure, including what it is, why it matters, and how to manage it effectively. 

01 Oct 2022... Information about heart failure and physical activity.    Regular physical activity will strengthen your heart and reduce fatigue. Your healthcare team can help you develop a physical activity plan before you start regular exercise. Walking to the shops or walking the dog is a great start.

19 Mar 2025... There is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Bacteria in the mouth can narrow blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks. Some medicines can also increase the risk of having gum disease.

01 Oct 2022... Information about heart failure and mental health.  Mental and emotional health is just as important as heart health. Heart failure can come as a big shock and be difficult to come to terms with. Start by talking with your healthcare team about how you're feeling.

28 Oct 2025... This resource explains key steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. It encourages checking cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure, taking medicines as prescribed, and getting a Heart Health Check. It also highlights healthy eating, physical activity, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight.

01 Mar 2023... Heart failureisa condition in which your heart isn't pumping blood to the rest of your body as well as it should. If your heart is damaged or not pumping properly, it can become enlarged, weak or stiff. If you suffer from heart failure, your muscles and organs receive less oxygen and nutrients, which can make you feel dizzy and tired. Extra fluid can build up in your body, which can make you feel short of breath and cause swelling in your legs or abdomen.

01 Mar 2022... People who experience joint pains are twice as likely to die of a heart attack or stroke in later years than people who don’t have joint pain. That’s why joint pain can be a “wake-up call” to improve both joint health and heart health. Most heart problems happen because risk factors such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure are not treated or are under-treated. Because these risk factors don’t cause any symptoms, people may not realise they have them until they have a heart attack or a stroke. So, if you have joint pain, this can be a good reminder to have a health check. Talk to your doctor about your general health and ask for any recommended tests to check your heart health.

01 Oct 2022... Information about things you can do to feel better and manage the effects of heart failure. 

01 Aug 2023... Heart failure is a condition in which your heart isn't pumping blood to the rest of your body as well as it should. If your heart is damaged or not pumping properly, it can become enlarged, weak or stiff. If you suffer from heart failure, your muscles and organs receive less oxygen and nutrients, which can make you feel dizzy and tired. Extra fluid can build up in your body, which can make you feel short of breath and cause swelling in your legs or abdomen.