CAN WE HELP?
- Do you suffer from Angina?
- Have you had a heart attack?
- Have you had any other form of heart problems?
- Do you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
- If you have any of these, are you unsure what you can and cannot now do?
- Has your self confidence taken a severe knock?
- Do you want to get back into the mainstream of life again?
If you, or any member of your family, can answer YES to any of the above questions then we may be able to help.
EXERCISE SESSIONS AND WHAT TO EXPECT
A free six-week course, funded by the local NHS Integrated Care Board, is offered to people who have been referred by a medical professional.
You may self-refer (please see the link to the Self-referral Form below) in which case you will be offered 3 weeks (1 session per week) for £10.00.
After this time, if you wish to become a member of MKCCG you can transfer to one of the other weekly sessions.
We have sessions mornings, afternoons and some evenings. Monday to Thursday in our building on Whaddon Way in Bletchley. Sessions start with warm-up exercises, then move into the main period of exercise (equipment, circuits or aerobics), followed by muscle strengthening exercises and active cool-down. Then there's a relaxation period which gives you important practice at unwinding! Finally, there's a well-earned cup of tea or coffee and a chance to chat with others who've been through a similar experience to you.
Membership costs £322 - £350 per year or £80.50 - £87.50 per quarter.
We are affiliated to the British Heart Foundation and to Arrhythmia Alliance - The Heart Rhythm Charity.
FACILITIES AND SOCIAL
We have a room containing a range of rowing machines, exercise bikes, treadmills, cross trainers and so on. We also offer aerobics on a sprung-wooden exercise floor in our main Hall. Most sessions are run by a health professional and by a fully-qualified exercise instructor, plus a trained team of volunteer helpers (many of whom have had heart problems themselves).
In 2024, MKCCG volunteers were awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
It's not all work! In addition to the weekly sessions there's a regular programme of social events throughout the year which include coffee mornings, quiz nights, outings and a New Year Dance.
READY TO JOIN OR NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Please read our Leaflet or watch our Video.
If you would like to proceed with a trial membership, please click on the button below to complete our self-referral form. Alternatively, you can ask your health professional to refer you. For more information abut this and our memberships, please contact us on 01908 632999 or email us at enquiries@mkccg.org. We look forward to hearing from you.