Cardiology
Service

Heart Failure - Swanage

What does it do?

The service monitors patients with heart failure.  These patients are referred by cardiologists.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

Friday Afternoon Monthly

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust or Poole Hospital Foundation Trust

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

The monitoring and adjustment of medication.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Heart failure.

Who will I see?

Ms Lesson

As a patient, how do I access services?

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust or Poole Hospital Foundation Trust

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

A range of printed information leaflets is available from the outpatient department.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Swanage Community Hospital Outpatient Department

One clinic per month.

Who can I contact to find out more?

The outpatient department on 01929 475021.