Heartline

Community Link
Surrey Heath House
Knoll Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3HH

Tel: 01276 707636
Web: www.heartline.org.uk
Best time to phone would be: 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday

Heartline is a voluntary organisation set up to offer help and support to children with heart disorders and their families regardless of how slight or severe the condition may be. Having a baby or child with a heart disorder can be very stressful, particularly at the time of diagnosis, before surgery and postoperatively. It may be helpful to talk to another parent who has experienced a similar situation and understands how you feel. The Association aims to provide the following.

Information - on congenital heart defects in the form of fact sheets about different disorders, education, exercise, feeding problems. preparation for surgery, etc. There is also a book, Heart Children, which is a practical handbook for parents covering all aspects of having a heart child including heart conditions, living with a heart child, hospitalisation, benefits etc. The book is available from the office (please contact Heartline to check on price before ordering).

Contact - between families by the maintenance of local support groups, social events and a regular newsletter.

Support - through a rota of area contacts in each county and the Camberley head office.