ABOUT HEARTBEAT...
Heart and circulatory disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Those that survive or live with a heart condition need care and support. Heartbeat provides rehabilitation which brings the opportunity to lead a full and active life. Our education programme aims to prevent and reduce the future incidence of heart disease.
The charity was founded in 1978 by Keith and Rose Redman in memory of their teenage daughter who died from coronary illness. They recognised the need to support and enhance existing cardiac rehabilitation programmes so fundraising began which lead to the founding of Heartbeat North West Cardiac Centre. The founders and early volunteers worked hard to establish the charity and the first official base was in Friargate, Preston.
In 1986 Pond House on The Harris Park was obtained on lease but total renovation was required. Many local people rallied round to support Heartbeat and raised £150,000 to enable the new centre to open in 1988.
Heartbeat now operates at several venues in Preston, in Blackpool, The Fylde, Chorley and West Lancashire providing long term support for hundreds of heart patients every week. The framework of testing, monitoring and supervision creates a unique formula of reassurance and progression. Many patients report feeling better than ever before thanks to Heartbeat Rehabilitation Programme.
For more information about Heartbeat, please visit their website
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