Education and Support
General Medical
BUPA Health Information – General information on a range of health topics
MedicAlert – Bracelets, necklaces and watches to communicate medical information in an emergency
Medscape – US site giving information on medical conditions and medications
Netdoctor – Medical information in plain English
NHS Health Information – Health advice on medical conditions from the National Health Service
NHS 111 Online – Online symptom checker
Online Medical Dictionary – Comprehensive glossary of medical terms
Patient UK – Health information as provided by GPs and nurses during consultations
Please Offer Me a Seat – An initiative by Transport for London to help those with hidden disabilities to get a seat on public transport
Atrial Fibrillation and Other Arrhythmias
AF Association – An international charity offering information and support for people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Matters – An educational website for patients created by the European Heart Rhythm Association
Arrhythmia Alliance – A UK charity offering advice and support for people with abnormal heart rhythms
Atrial Fibrillation Risk Score Calculator – Charts to help calculate stroke and bleeding risks in atrial fibrillation
Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation – Advice from the European Society of Cardiology on anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation
Dr Oliver Segal – A useful source of information on arrhythmias and their treatment written by our colleague Dr Oliver Segal, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
European Heart Rhythm Association – The branch of the European Society of Cardiology leading research into heart rhythm disturbance
Sudden Adult Death Trust – Raising awareness of conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Association – A UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation’s blood pressure
Blood Pressure UK – Information and guidance on blood pressure
British Hypertension Society – Education and guidelines for treating high blood pressure
Cardiac Diagnostics
AliveCor – A device which connects to a smart phone to record an ECG on the go
Bittium Faros – Manufacturers of the Faros devices, for 24 hour and longer term external ECG monitoring
Caristo Diagnostics – Developers of the CaRi-Heart Risk for predicting heart attacks
HeartFlow – A non-invasive way to look at blood flow through the coronary arteries
iRhythm Zio – A patch which adheres to the chest for 14 day ECG monitoring
Medtronic Reveal LINQ – An implantable device which detects and records abnormal heart rhythms for up to three years
Technomed – A UK based company specialising in cardiology diagnostic services and equipment
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – A UK charity aiming to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death, particularly in young people
Cardiomyopathy UK – Advice and support for patients with heart muscle disorders
Cholesterol, Diet and Lifestyle
Alcohol and heart disease – A resource from DrinkAware detailing the link between alcohol and heart disease
BMI calculator – A BMI and healthy weight calculator by the NHS
Heart UK – The nation’s cholesterol charity
SmokeFree – NHS stop smoking service
Congenital Heart Disease
The Somerville Foundation – Education and support for patients born with a heart condition and their families
Covid-19
Coronavirus Daily Summary – The government’s official Covid-19 statistics, updated daily
Coronavirus Vaccine: Your Questions Answered – A useful Q&A from the British Heart Foundation about the Covid-19 vaccines for people with cardiovascular disease
Managing the Long Term Effects of Covid-19 – Guidelines published in the British Medical Journal (January 2021)
Returning to Physical Activity After Covid-19 – Guidelines published in the British Medical Journal (January 2021)
Supporting Your Recovery – A site developed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support patients with the early stages of recovery from Covid-19
Your Covid Recovery – NHS resource offering guidance and advice to patients and their friends, relatives and carers on all aspects of recovery from Covid-19
Diabetes
Diabetes Risk Checker – A diabetes risk assessment tool by Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK – Advice and support for patients with diabetes
Dr Richard Sheaves – An excellent source of information written by our colleague Dr Richard Sheaves, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
General Cardiology
British Cardiac Patients Association – Advice and support for patients with heart disease and their carers
The British Cardiovascular Society – Education and support for those working in cardiovascular medicine
The British Heart Foundation – The nation’s heart charity
British Heart Valve Society Patient Area – Information for patients with heart valve disease
European Society of Cardiology – An independent non-profit organisation whose mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease
JBS3 Risk Calculator – A heart age calculator developed by the Joint British Societies
QRISK Lifetime – A lifetime cardiovascular risk calculator
Medication
British National Formulary (BNF) – The A to Z of drugs available with and without a prescription in the UK
Drugs Contraindicated in Long QT Syndrome – Useful information from the International Registry for Drug-Induced Arrhythmias
Medicines Complete – The world’s leading resources on the administration of drugs and medicines
Medisafe – An app to keep track of which medications to take when
Medscape Drug Interaction Checker – A useful resource for checking for interactions between medications
PoTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome)/Hypermobility
PoTS UK – A resource for patients with PoTS and their medical professionals
Ehlers-Danlos Support UK – Advice and support for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related conditions
Hackett Healthcare – A dietician with specialist interest and training in histamine intolerance, EDS and MCAD
The Hypermobility Syndrome Association – Education and support for those with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and related conditions
The Hypermobility Unit – Private hypermobility specialists based at the Wellington Hospital
Mast Cell Action – A charity for sufferers of Mast Cell Activation Disorder
DINET (Dysautonomia Information Network) – A US organisation dedicated to raising awareness of PoTS and related conditions
Syncope Trust (STARS) – Advice and support for patients suffering from unexpected loss of consciousness
Deliciously Ella – A website written by a woman who manages her PoTS symptoms through diet and lifestyle
PoTS and EDS Friends – A Facebook support group for sufferers of PoTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Stroke
Stroke Association – A UK charity funding research into prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke
Different Strokes – A UK charity for younger people who have suffered a stroke
UK Stroke Forum – An organisation committed to improving stroke care in the UK
Patient Feedback
iWantGreatCare – An opportunity to share experiences about doctors, dentists, hospitals and pharmacies
Private Patients Forum – A forum for patients treated in the private sector
National Bodies
The Care Quality Commission – The body responsible for care standards in the UK
Department of Health – The Government Department for improving health and wellbeing in England
DVLA – Useful guidance on driving and cardiovascular disorders
NICE – The UK healthcare watchdog
PHIN – The Private Healthcare Information Network compares hospitals and consultants in the private sector
Private Medical Insurers
Please contact your insurer for a pre-authorisation code or claim number prior to each consultation, test or procedure.
Related Hospitals and Investigation Units
- Barts Heart Centre
- CardioDirect
- Chenies Mews Imaging Centre
- CP+R (Clinical Prevention and Rehabilitation)
- European Scanning Centre
- The Harley Street Clinic
- The Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre
- The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
- King Edward VII’s Hospital
- The Lister Hospital
- The London Bridge Hospital
- The London Cardiovascular Clinic
- The London Clinic
- The London Heart Centre
- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- The Princess Grace Hospital
- TDL (The Doctors Laboratory)
- The Wellington Hospital
Private Urgent Care Centres
The following private hospitals have Urgent Care Centres for advice on urgent but non-life threatening health concerns:
- The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
- The Lister Hospital
- The London Bridge Hospital
- The Princess Grace Hospital
- The Wellington Hospital
In a life-threatening emergency you should always dial 999 or attend your nearest Accident and Emergency department. The following central London hospitals have A&E departments:
London Heart Attack Centres
Click here for information from the London Ambulance Service on their management of a patient with a suspected heart attack within the central and greater London areas
Disclaimer
External websites linked from this page are provided solely for convenience. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy of information presented on these sites, and the opinions voiced on these sites do not necessarily concur with our own. Any medical concerns should always be discussed with a healthcare professional.