Last Wednesday at the Eight Bells, David Langdon proudly presented our sponsorship monies to Tin and Tanya from Heartbeat House.
About Heartbeat House:
One of the toughest parts of going through a major heart or cardiovascular medical procedure is the way in which your family and friends can visit you. It’s no secret that the emotional impact of living with a heart problem is huge, so the importance of your friends and family being there during this time for support and love is massive. It is not uncommon for people to suffer from sudden cardiac complications when very far from home, making support from friends and family difficult and sometimes impossible.
Heartbeat House has 23 bedrooms, 10 twins and 13 singles. The communal areas are comfortable and provide a "Home from Home" feel, whilst being a 3-minute walk from the cardiac wards. The lounge looks out onto a lovely restful garden where guests can relax, watch television, and give each other mutual support. There is a large kitchen offering all the facilities and a separate laundry room.
Heartbeat House is staffed all year round to help anyone in their time of need, creating a reassurance for patients and their relatives that cannot be measured. Guests stay free in Heartbeat House for as long as they need to, with running costs totaling around £87,000 a year. This service relies solely on the generosity of supporters.
To learn more and support Heartbeat House, visit Heartbeat House.