Cardiac Rehabilitation Service

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Admin Team
St Augustine’s Business Centre
0300 123 1709
kcht.communitycardiacrehab@nhs.net

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Who we are

We are a multi-disciplinary, award-winning team of nurses, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, counsellors, cardiac rehab assistants, cardiac rehabilitation practitioners, administrators and volunteers who work with a wide range of cardiac patients across east Kent. Our aim is to help people return to good health and make lifestyle changes that maintain or improve their quality of life. We see patients in their own homes, outpatient clinics in health centres and GP practices and in community venues.

What we do

We promote secondary prevention through lifestyle changes and offer physical, social and psychological rehabilitation through a range of options. We offer an eight-week exercise programme for anyone who has suffered from a heart attack, angioplasty, bypass surgery, a heart transplant or one of a number of other conditions. We also provide a comprehensive education programme, stress management and referral to other health care professionals.

How do you use this service?

A member of the cardiac rehab team who will guide you through your available options.

What are the benefits

A better understanding of your condition, the risk factors and how to build healthier heart habits
Reduced cholesterol and blood pressure
Improved energy and strength, increasing physical activity levels
Reduced stress and anxiety and help to regain confidence.

After the programme it is vital to carry on with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Doing this will help protect your heart and reduce your risk of further heart problems.

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Canterbury

The staff deserve a lot of recognition for their work. They are friendly while being professional and they really motivate their patients.

February 2024
Folkestone

Friendliness, professional, knowledge of the staff, made to feel welcome and encouragement to improve - excellent. (Exercise Physiology)

January 2024
Ashford

It felt very safe. The staff were clearly positive as well as caring. Exercises worked well in building up my strength quickly.

May 2023
Whitstable

Excellent experience, team were dedicated and supportive. My fitness improved. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2023
Folkestone

The gym and each weeks sessions were really good. Reassurance with constant checks with BP and pulse. Being with people that are going through the same as yourself. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2023
Thanet

My councillor, Sue, was wonderful. She was extremely supportive and patient. (Counselling)

May 2023
Deal

Staff very understanding, explained things well. Always ready to listen to worries. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2023
Thanet

Meeting and exercising with other people with similar issues in a safe environment with helpful and friendly instructors. (Pysiotherapy)

April 2023
Deal

Encouraging advice, patience. (Nursing)

April 2023
Ashford

The team were very supportive and encouraging throughout the course. (Exercise Physiology)

April 2023
Folkestone

Very professional in every aspect as well as being warm and receptive. Thoroughly enjoyed myself each time I came. 100% happy. (Exercise Physiology)

April 2023
Folkestone

The sessions were friendly and informative. (Physiotherapy)

April 2023
Canterbury

Clear explanation of service and of treatment including medication. Was very professional and caring. (Nursing)

April 2023
Dover

Excellent team, very supportive and knowledgeable, caring and accommodating. (Exercise Physiology)

March 2023
Whitstable

They know their job inside out and backwards! (Cardiac Nursing)

March 2023
Thanet

I received excellent support and advice throughout my course. The information received was always easy to understand. I always felt able to ask any questions and was encouraged in my rehab to be brave and listen to my body. (Exercise Physiology)

March 2023
Ashford

The team are devoted, professional and very knowledgeable. (Exercise Physiology)

January 2023
Dover

Jackie was very professional, helpful and friendly.

January 2023
Folkestone

Exercise and support from a very caring team.

January 2023
Deal

It has been a hugely positive experience in the toughest of times and I am hugely grateful to the team.

January 2023
Ashford

The care from staff was exceptional. They were friendly and knowledgeable and nothing seemed too much for them. Their help and advice has massively helped my recovery.

January 2023
Thanet

Polite staff - helpful and understanding.

January 2023
Whitstable

The support given by the team was exceptional.

December 2022
Ashford

The support and encouragement from the entire rehab team has been great. Always felt that they had your back. Personally, found the exercise sessions fun and they gave me the confidence to push myself further.

December 2022
Deal

Amazing aftercare, very grateful for the support that I received.

December 2022
Folkestone

I found it very comfortable, the staff members were really easy to talk to.

December 2022
Thanet

Friendly and approachable staff, made me feel at ease. Enjoyed the sessions very much and it helped with my recovery.

June 2022
Thanet

Dawn has been very helpful to and with recovery. Always called me back up when I had called the office and reassured me when I needed a question answered. (Cardiac Nursing)

June 2022
Thanet

Very supportive and attentive. Encouraging and good listener. Kerry and her team are excellent at what they do. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2022
Thanet

The staff were very friendly, helpful and caring about how I was feeling. (Exercise Physiology)

June 2022
Ashford

Angela and Rebecca were very clear, precise and professional in everything they have done. Very impressed and grateful for their help and guidance. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2022
Whitstable

Everyone at the rehab were easy to talk to and extremely professional. (Exercise Physiology)

May 2022
Folkestone

Thank you for the world class service from start to finish. (Exercise Physiology)

April 2022
Thanet

I found the team very professional and supportive, encouraging, they gave me confidence to continue to improve my fitness level. (Exercise Physiology)

April 2022
Deal

Rehabilitation staff were considerate and helpful and were clearly keen to improve the wellbeing of their patients. I certainly felt better for the experience. (Exercise Physiology)

April 2022
Ashford

Very encouraging team and supportive. Also made it fun. (Exercise Physiology)

March 2022
Whitstable

I felt I was well treated and looked after. (Exercise Physiology)

March 2022
Canterbury

Very supportive and informative. Staff helpful. (Exercise Physiology)

March 2022
Thanet

The class is excellently run with very good and attentive staff. (Exercise Physiology)

February 2022
Ashford

The staff are very supportive and take time to talk about my concerns and reassure me when required. (Exercise Physiology)

February 2022
Deal

Care and attention of me during cardiac rehabilitation. Good caring staff. 1st class at all sessions. (Exercise Physiology)

February 2022
Thanet

This has given me confidence to exercise and go the extra mile. (Exercise Physiology)

January 2022
Folkestone

The whole process was very efficient and comprehensive and I was kept informed all along. (Exercise Physiology)

January 2022
Canterbury

Very attentive, knowledgeable and also showed empathy. (Cardiac Physiotherapy)

January 2022
Ashford

Fantastic, friendly and professional staff, who were all very helpful and knowledgeable. (Exercise Physiology)

December 2021
Thanet

Friendly, explained everything in detail. (Cardiac Physiotherapy)

December 2021
Folkestone

The team were very attentive and helpful. (Exercise Physiology)

December 2021
Whitstable

All the personnel were great and helpful, as well as attentive. (Exercise Physiology)

December 2021
Thanet

The team are very supportive and go the extra mile in dealing with every aspect of your health and well being. (Exercise Physiology)

November 2021
Dover

Helen gave me great advice after my surgery and took time to listen . The rest of the team were great too and built my confidence up regarding getting back to excercise. (Cardiac Nursing)

December 2021
Folkestone

Everyone I have had contact with have been fabulous, helpful, polite, friendly and willing to help in any way at all possible. (Cardiac Counselling)

November 2021
Canterbury

Staff made me feel at ease and cared for me. (Exercise Physiology)

November 2021
Thanet

The sessions were well managed and lead, pacing was good with encouragement where needed. (Exercise Physiology)