Helping people with heart problems

Recognised Scottish Charity SC034617

Mission Statement

Braveheart trains volunteers to support adults with or at risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease by encouraging them to achieve a healthier and more fulfilling life style through self help groups.

Braveheart's model is unique to the UK. It is volunteer led, local, offers peer support and organises group sessions in a non-clinical environment.

Groups are currently run throughout Clackmannanshire and Falkirk District however plans are afoot to look at setting up groups further afield (2011).

Vacancies

Braveheart Manager - Vacant

The deadline for applications for this vacancy has passed.

Braveheart are currently working towards the Investing in Volunteers Award

Click here to watch the Braveheart promotion video
Braveheart has been featured in the British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

What do we do?
Adults who have heart problems and type II diabetes are allocated to a self help group which meets once every three weeks for two hours over the period of one year. The groups are led by two health mentors who provide information sessions and encouragement to small groups of between 8 - 12 people.