"It's been a very positive experience for me"

I just want to say thanks very much to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for its excellent Cardiac Rehabilitation Service at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.

I've just finished the 6-week cardio rehab course run by Julie, Cheryl, Ruth and LJ, and it's been a very positive experience for me. It's allowed me to get back into regular exercise safely, knowing that I'm neither pushing myself too hard nor pushing myself too little. And it's helped me to re-appraise what I need to be doing with regard to regular exercise ongoing, particularly if I'm to maximise my cardiac health.

And the talks and presentations we had from key professionals on issues like diet and medication were really useful, and have helped ensure my head is wrapped around the key messages I need to take on board with regard to lifestyle changes. And it was great too to meet other participants, and to feel less alone in going through the process of cardio rehab.

And the whole thing was fun too, and we all had a good laugh together in our weekly sessions. Once again, thanks to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, and to staff who provide the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service at the Causeway Hospital.

Thanks too to other Northern Trust cardio medical staff, and to staff at Altnagelvin Hospital who carried out my angiogram and gave me my stents.