"Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme"

Following my heart by-pass surgery I was made aware of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme and consequently enrolled on it to aid my recovery. I received clear and timely pre-attendance information regarding the course, which was highly reassuring.

The Programme is extremely well-structured in that there is a 'Welcome' session at which everything is explained in plain English prior to the actual physiotherapy sessions, which follow over a number of weeks. Reading material is provided to support the welcome presentation.

The physiotherapy sessions are again well structured and allow for individual capabilities within the overall programme. The sessions are conducted in a relaxed, but focused manner and each participant is given ample encouragement and support throughout. My own recovery programme occurred during the exceptionally hot summer of 2018 and care was taken by the staff to ensure that participants were not put at risk by the logistical constraints of the gym.

The sessions allowed for a progressive build up in physical activity, and at the same time at no point did I feel pressured into doing anything which I felt was beyond my capability. What I found pleasantly surprising was that following the warm down section off the session a further Well-Being element took place, whereby participants are provided with a brief period of relaxation before departing the hospital.

All of the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, considerate and above all, highly professional. I felt fully engaged in the recovery process throughout. They were all a credit to the hospital.

The car parking logistics of repeat sessions were well managed and I did not encounter any problems at all.

All in all, I would suggest that anybody who is recommended to attend the Programme should take up the offer, as I believe it has been highly beneficial to my own recovery. Thank you.

A First Class service!!!