Cardiac Rehabilitation Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

28/03/2026

Let us know what you think 🩷

🗣️ Share your story 💙

Tell us about a recent experience you have had while receiving care from one of our services.

No matter the experience, what's important is that it is in your own words, so we can see what we are doing right, and how we could improve.

Stories can be shared in different ways, such as:
📽️ A video or virtual recording
🎙️ Audio recordings or
📝 Written

Find out more here:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/patient-experience/share-your-story

25/03/2026

Congratulations, Enid, on your cardiac rehabilitation anniversary!! It’s wonderful to see that you continue to follow the guidance provided, particularly in pacing yourself to support an effective and sustained recovery 🩷

25/03/2026

One of our cardiac rehab nurses, Tracey, has been putting in the miles and making meaningful changes, all while raising money for a charity close to her heart. Fantastic effort, Tracey!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tracey1772264794423?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! 🌸

Here’s to strong women:
May we know them,
May we be them,
May we raise them. 💫

26/02/2026

We have a 30 hour Band 6 Occupational Therapist post vacancy within our Cardiac team now available internally 💚
If you're an OT with an interest in Cardiac Rehabilitation and supporting patients through recovery, we'd love to hear from you!

Please share this post with any Occupational Therapists within the organisation who may be interested.
For more information please visit:

View the latest jobs at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

17/02/2026

Greetings from Chorley! I started my fitness journey 3 years ago by starting off with small changes and goals. Walking has now become something I enjoy and helps my physical and mental health.

A change of scenery, being outdoors and music motivates me.

- Rachel, Cardiac Rehab Nurse

16/02/2026

Susan, one of our Cardiac Rehab nurses, wanted to share this beautiful view of Beacon Fell as a little reminder to step outside and enjoy some fresh air. Remember, exercise isn’t just about going to the gym - every bit of movement counts 🩷

14/02/2026

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💙 Blue Skies' buys show our care for patients 💙

14 February, being Valentine’s Day is all about hearts – but this week is also Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week and the importance of caring for your heart through physical activity after a cardiac event.

With the help of Blue Skies, our Cardiac Rehab team have funded equipment for home use and for community venues between St Annes and Thornton, enabling patients who would otherwise be unable to attend, to take part in our Heart Failure ‘REACH’ programme. REACH is Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure. REACH offers a 12-week programme of exercise and advice.

The new equipment includes Bluetooth speakers for the community venues and DVD players so that patients can complete a programme of exercise from the comfort of home. The funding has also paid for a weights rack at the Layton venue.

Maria Boyle, the Trust’s Cardiac Rehab Manager said: “We’ve always had a face-to-face programmes but this initiative has allowed us to offer a home-based service for those who are less mobile”.

One of the programme’s patients said: “I’ve learnt so much about my condition and you’ve shown me how important exercise is for it. I’m definitely going to keep going with the next level of the programme. Thanks again for all your support”.

Thank you to Blue Skies for helping us make a difference to our patients, not just on Valentine’s Day but every day.

Find out how you can support Blue Skies here:
https://blueskiescharity.co.uk/

Blue Skies Hospitals Fund

05/02/2026

In February our team are keeping active in any way possible. One of our Managers/Specialist Nurses Maria B, took a lovely photo of Blackpool Tower at the end of her run last night 🗼🏃‍♀️

"Although I really didn't feel like it straight after work, I did feel so much better for doing it. It doesn't have to be a fast run. I just had to take my time and pace myself." - Maria B

Lighter nights are coming!

29/01/2026

Dry January: Reported Benefits That Matter for Heart Health

📊 Findings from research with Dry January participants

💰 86% saved money
🧠 81% felt more in control of their drinking
😴 70% slept better
🎯 67% reported better concentration
⚡ 66% had more energy
❤️ 65% felt generally healthier
⚖️ 54% lost weight

de Visser, R.O. (2019). Evaluation of Dry January 2019. School of Psychology, University of Sussex

29/01/2026

🩺 Dry January: the evidence speaks

Dry January isn’t just a trend — it’s evidence-based behaviour change. Research from Alcohol Change UK shows that a single month off alcohol can improve sleep, energy, concentration, blood pressure and insulin resistance, with many people also losing weight and saving money.

Importantly, the benefits last. Participants report lower alcohol intake, improved wellbeing and greater confidence around drinking even 6 months later — with no “binge rebound” afterwards.

A short break can reset habits, improve cardiometabolic health, and support longer-term change. Sometimes, 31 days is enough to make the rest of the year healthier.

Well done to all who completed Dry January and those who are continually addressing their cardiac risk factors.🩷