You may find that your Nurse or Doctor has put you on a daily fluid restriction so that you don’t accumulate fluid. If you are on a fluid restriction, then this section is for you.   Please note that the NICE Chronic Heart Failure Guidelines 2018 do not routinely advise people with heart failure to […]

Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to help you manage your condition and improve the quality of your life. Exercise comes in many formats and it doesn’t all mean the gym, walking your dog or just simple walking will suffice. It is important that you speak to your doctor or […]

“You are what you eat” and it is so true. People who have Heart Failure need to eat healthy vitamin packed food.   Here are some top tips for great tasting healthy food and it’s not all “eat your greens!” What food do you like – buy a recipe book that has these foods in On a […]

It’s very important that you talk to your nurse or doctor about your medication. The following information gives you 3 key tips which we believe you need to know about as a Heart Failure patient.   Tip 1 – Your Doctor asks you to put your hand in the fire – would you do it? Of […]

Staying positive is essential in managing heart failure. It is vital not to give up. We know it’s tough, but you will find your way to manage. You’ll feel better for it. Here are some words to get you in the mood:   Determined – You are not going to allow your condition to rule your life […]

Heart Failure has changed my life. A good analogy before my diagnosis, my life was a jigsaw, nearly complete. After diagnosis, it is a mess of pieces; self-management is all about finding those corners and colour combinations. About five months after diagnosis, I decided that I wanted to set up a support organisation for people […]

After being diagnosed with heart failure at 39 years old, Nick Hartshorne-Evans was spurred on by his experiences. He set up the first and the only patient-led heart failure charity. It provides support and information service for fellow patients and their families, along with advocating for them. My story, my jigsaw Just after New Years […]