Patient Support Groups
Information and support groups form an invaluable service to arrhythmia patients. Meetings present a forum for patients, their carers, friends and families to gain information, emotional support, share common experiences and learn more about their condition.
To this end, AFA is working with patients, carers and medical professionals to help establish local AF Patient Support groups which are supported through affiliation to the Arrhythmia Alliance - The Heart Rhythm Charity, to which AFA is affiliated (www.heartrhythmcharity.org.uk).
| Location | Support Group |
| Bournemouth AF Support Group |
Bournemouth and Dorset Patient Support Group For further information and to register your interest, please contact, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827 |
| Bradford Arrhythmia Support Goup |
Launched in 2012 and led by local GP Dr Matthew Fay, The next meeting For directions, click here. For further information about the group or to register your interest, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827 |
| Brighton and Hove |
Launched in June 2011 and jointly run by the arrhythmia nursing team from Royal Sussex County Hospital and local volunteers, new members are welcomed to share news, support and information. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday 27th March 2013 For more information, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827 |
| Darlington Arrhythmia Support Group |
Launched in 2012 and led by local GP Dr Andreas Wolff. For further information or to register your interest, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827 |
| Northern Ireland |
Please contact Caroline for further information. |
| Southampton |
*************** DATE CHANGE ******************* Led by Local GP Dr Chris Arden. The next meeting in Southampton at Chandlers Ford Community Centre will be held between 11:00 and 13:00 on 25th April 2013 If you would like to join the group and would like to know more about a particular subject, please contact Caroline Holmes on 01789 450787 |
| Sheffield |
Launched in May 2011, the arrhythmia team at the Northern General Hospital are delighted to welcome For more information about the why this group was formed click here Meetings are held in the Medical Education Centre in the hospital grounds from 10.00 - 12.00. For directions click here Future meetings will be held on the following dates: - Monday 25 March 2013- Tuesday 28 May 2013 - Monday 29 July 2013 - Monday 14 October 2013 - Tuesday 17 December 2013 For further information or to register your interest, please contact Caroline Holmes on 01789 451827. Alternatively, contact 0114 2269064 to check the date for each session as these are subject to change. |
| Torbay |
Meeting up to six times per year, the South Devon Arrhythmia Support Group is run by both patient members and the arrhythmia nursing team based at Torbay Hospital. There is a £2 entrance fee, however this and the proceeds from the raffle and teas and coffees are fed back into the group. Meetings are held at the Salvation Army Hall, Market Street, Torquay from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. For directions, click here Future Meetings 27th March 2013 - Annual General Meeting For further information or assistance, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827. |
| Wolverhampton Arrhythmia Support Group |
Led by Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist, Andy Lapper.. If you would like further information about the group, please contact Caroline Holmes or telephone 01789 451827. |
new members to the Sheffield Palpitation Patient Support group.