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An excellent event to attend

Posted By Allanb

"An excellent event to attend"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Cardiology (Ward 4)

(as the patient),

At a time when I feel there is a desire to keep patients with long term health issues out of hospital can lead to significant benefits for both the patient and the NHS, cardiac rehab units have an important role to play.

Having had a cardiac event , I spent  8 weeks attending the Cardiac Rehab Unit at Wishaw General Hospital. Whilst a bit apprehensive at the start, this gym based class quickly gave me a good idea of the exercise I could undertake (more than I thought! ) in an environment of fellow recoverers. More to the point it gave me confidence and an exercise habit which I will continue at the follow up programme being arranged at NL Leisure.

The course is run by the Cardiac Rehab team led by Anne-Marie. Their ever present enthusiasm and good humour make the course an excellent event to attend. Indeed if it had been on twice a week I would have attended twice.

Many thanks to you all. Keep up the good work.

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Response from Peter McCrossan, Director for Allied Health Professions, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Peter McCrossan
Director for Allied Health Professions, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 07/04/2017 at 15:55
Published on Care Opinion at 16:02

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Dear Allenb

Many thanks for taking the time to tell us your experience of the 8 weeks contact you had with the staff who provide the Cardiac Rehabilitation class at Wishaw General Hospital.

I am delighted that you were able to overcome your anxiety and felt supported to participate in the programme.

I am also so pleased to hear that you are continuing to progress with your exercise programme with our partners in the rehabilitation pathway, North Lanarkshire Leisure.

I will pass on your comments to Anne-Marie and the team. I am sure they will be very encouraged by your kind remarks.

I wish you well on your journey to recovery.

Peter

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