Who we are
Why we are here
Welcome to Heartlink and our website!
Have a look round the site to get full details of what we do and our many activities
You can find help and advice about heart disease by clicking the link HERE.
We want you to join us, whether you need help yourself, want to help others or just want to get involved.
Heartlink is a local charity led by heart patients, for heart patients and their families. Based in Southall, Greenford, Hanwell, Ealing, and West London, we provide support and advice to those living with heart conditions, especially those undergoing or recovering from hospital treatment.
While clinical staff focus on medical care, Heartlink offers something equally vital, personal understanding and guidance from those who’ve been through the same journey.
We are deeply committed to raising awareness about heart disease risk factors within the community. By hosting educational workshops, health awareness events, and outreach campaigns, we help individuals identify and address common risks such as high blood pressure, poor diet, smoking, and lack of exercise.
Our goal is to empower people with the knowledge they need to make healthier choices and reduce their chances of developing heart-related conditions.
. Our website is 'heartlink.charity'.
See the 'About us' section for fuller details of us and what we do.
NEXT EVENTS
We are a very active group providing one-to one advice, running a community hub, holding regular meetings with cardiologists, running public information desks and stalls, running a weekly walkers group and much more.
OUR NEXT EVENT is:
HEARTLINK MONTHLY MEETING
6.30-8pm THURSDAY 1st MAY
in the Lecture Theatre, Level 3
Ealing Hospital,
Uxbridge Rd, Southall, UB1 3HW
Emma Howard and Reinette Hampson from Cardiac Research at Northwick Park Hospital will tell us about the
Latest Developments in Cardiac Research
and how they will benefit patients
and also about opportunities for us to take part in cardiac research in our local NHS Trust.
Ealing Hospital is on the following bus routes:
SL8, 92, 195, 207, 282, 483
ALL WELCOME
LATEST NEWS : - Learning about CPR and defibrillators
At our 3rd April meeting at Ealing Hospital, Heartlink members and supporters were given a talk by Dr. Harman Singh about CPR and defibrillators. (CPR is Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). Over 60 members and supporters turned out for a fascinating lecture at which Dr. Harman explained why we all need to understand about CPR and how to give it to someone in an emergency.
In recent years, the standard guidance for how to undertake CPR has changed and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is no longer practised. It now involves correctly carried out rapid chest compressions until emergency services arrive. Doctor Harman also opened up Heartlink 's own defibrillator to demonstrate it's simple to use audio instructions. Doctor Harman is a Consultant in Cardiology and Acute Medicine at Ealing Hospital, and he was assisted by Heartlink supporter Cynthia Balabala, who is a Heart Failure Specialist Nurse.
After demonstrating how to carry out CPR, Doctor Harmon took lots of questions from the audience. Then attendees were encouraged to practise CPR technique themselves on one of the four CPR practice dummies at the session.
Everyone enjoyed the interactive nature of the event, and many attendees told us they felt they had gained important knowledge about CPR and defibrillators and have a much better idea of what to do if confronted with an emergency situation.
To watch a video of Dr Harman demonstrating CPR technique see below.
Get Involved!
We are always looking for new members and helpers.
Whether you need advice, want to attend a meeting and learn more, come to an event, or volunteer,
we would love to hear from you using 'contact us' or 'subscribe' below.