Guy's and St Thomas' Cardiac Rehabilitation
St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH
Overview
Guy's and St Thomas' Cardiac Rehabilitation is a specialist cardiac rehabilitation service located at St Thomas' Hospital in central London. The service provides comprehensive support to patients recovering from heart attacks, heart surgery, and other cardiac conditions. The programme helps patients regain confidence and improve their physical fitness following cardiac events through supervised exercise sessions, educational workshops, and psychological support.
The service is part of the larger Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, one of London's leading teaching hospital trusts. The cardiac rehabilitation team includes cardiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals who work together to deliver personalised recovery programmes. The service serves patients from across South London and beyond, accepting referrals from GPs, hospitals, and consultant cardiologists.
The programme typically involves structured phases of rehabilitation tailored to individual patient needs, including monitored exercise classes, advice on returning to normal activities, and support with lifestyle changes. The team focuses on reducing the risk of future cardiac events and improving overall quality of life. St Thomas' Hospital's convenient location on Westminster Bridge Road makes the service accessible to London patients.