The internet can be a wonderful place, with a lot of information at your fingertips. However, sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming having a lot of different information and working out what sources can be trusted.
The below websites are reputable sources which we would endorse.
The British Heart Foundation is the UK charity for heart and circulatory disease. They help to support research and offer resources.
British Heart Foundation- heart health information
HEART UK is the UK’s only cholesterol charity, providing support, information and influencing services for families and health professionals. If you have specific questions about your cholesterol, this website is a great place to start.
Heart UK-cholesterol and heart health information
We are the only UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation's blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart disease. Their plan is for everyone to know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height or weight and take steps to keep them healthy, both now and in the future. If you have a specific question about your blood pressure, this website may be able to help.
Blood pressure UK - blood pressure management and information.
Pumping marvellous is a patient led charity which has come about from patients who have experienced heart failure themselves. They have a wide range of resources which may be able to support you if you have a diagnosis of heart failure.
Pumping marvellous - website to positively support and inform people with a diagnosis of heart failure
Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) working together to improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for all those affected by arrhythmias. An arrythmia is an irregular heart rate. If you have a diagnosis of arrythmia, then this website may help.
Heart Rhythm Alliance - website to inform and support people with arrhythmias (irregular or abnormal heartbeats) like atrial fibrillation.
Having a Cardiac arrest can be a very scary thing for you and your loved ones. You can sometimes find that you need additional support. You can find specific resources on the sudden cardiac arrest website, as well as support of other patient experience and podcasts.
Cardiac Arrest UK - website for survivors of cardiac arrest.
Secondary prevention/Risk Factor management: Risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases - BHF
Managing your cholesterol: What is High Cholesterol? | HEART UK- The Cholesterol Charity
Managing blood pressure: Manage your blood pressure at home - BHF
Healthy eating: Healthy Snacks (bda.uk.com) Healthy Eating (bda.uk.com)
Food labelling: www.
Alcohol and heart health: www.
Type 2 diabetes: www.
HbA1c blood test: www.
Medications: www.
Impotence/erectile dysfunction: www.
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership for Drug and Alcohol Use | Turning Point
MIND-Mental health charity: www.
Headspace-advice and information on mindfulness, APP available on iPhone and Android. You can try 10 sessions for free. www.headspace.com
Relate-advice and counselling service support for couples: www.
Mental Health UK-Excellent advice on sleeping and sleep disorders. (Go to A-Z on menu) :www.
Samaritans-Advice and support providing immediate support and crisis management: www.