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Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Fund is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds to support the rehabilitation of those who have experienced heart problems.

24/12/2025

At Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund we'd like to extend a huge thank you to all our supporters, fundraisers, ambassadors, members of our Rehab team and to you, our loyal social media followers, for all that you do - together we are truly making a difference to Cardiac Rehabilitation in ! Don't forget to share our story www.gwentcardiacrehab.org.uk Nadolig Llawen i chi gyd! Merry Christmas to you all!

03/11/2025

Our great local , Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund, supports lots of different aspects of in , including working closely with the NHS to complement and enhance their services. Find out more about the vital work of Specialist Tom Stone and his team, and how they, and their patients, have benefitted: tinyurl.com/yc7yedah

17/10/2025

Don't forget, this Saturday 18th October you can meet some of the Team behind the Trust! At our stand at 's in , you can find out about the difference our local Rehab Charity is making in . Why not bring anyone along who think would benefit from our work? We'll be on site and in store 9am- 3pm, we'd love to meet you, our valued supporters! Please share!

14/10/2025

Come on down this Saturday 18th October and meet some of the Team behind the Trust! We have a stand at Sainsbury's in where you can find out about the work of your local Rehab Charity and what it can possible do for you. Please support us and feel free to bring anyone along who you might think would benefit from our work. We'll be on site and in store 9am- 3pm. Please share!

02/10/2025

Back in the Summer when the sun was (heart?) beating down and we were all complaining it was too hot, Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund gratefully received a very generous donation - as a result of some very green fingers - in ! Read all about it on our website: tinyurl.com/388d2tb4

17/07/2025

What a fundraising feat Peter! https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25313416.newport-man-raises-funds-st-woolos-hospital-cardiac-unit/
Read more about Peter's inspirational story on our website!: https://www.gwentcardiacrehab.org.uk/stories/peter-heathcote-the-patient/

What an inspiring recovery!

01/07/2025

Congratulations to our Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund Chair Brian Begg - or should we say - Dr Begg! Brian has successfully completed his PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University, focusing on 'high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity exercise' in people with coronary artery disease. Brian's research is already carrying on the tradition of pioneering cardiac rehabilitation here in South Wales! Those eagle-eyed of you may have spotted Brian doing his day job on BBC Wales News last night...

29/06/2025

Everybody is welcome to come and join us for a fab night of fun and laughter whilst putting your knowledge to the test 😃. We have the Fabulous Robb Dee joining and supporting the event too. Thank you to all for your ongoing support 🙌🏼 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: tinyurl.com/4nex2fh3 PLEASE SHARE!

05/06/2025

❤️ The Gwent Cardiac Rehab Trust Fund is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The charity helped fund the first cardiac rehab programme in Wales.

It was founded in 1985 by Ron and Gaynor Colbourne to help those who have experienced heart problems across Gwent regain their quality of life after a cardiac diagnosis.

Jill Evans, committee member, said “Forty years ago I was determined to bring cardiac rehab to Wales having witnessed it first hand at St. George’s Hospital in London. The improvement in the patients really sold it to me as I was seeing the difference this approach was making to their recovery.

“All I needed now was some dedicated fundraising expertise – and in came Ron and Gaynor.

“Through their tireless support through various fundraising escapades, we managed to persuade St Woolos’s Cardiac Dept to take a chance on this innovative and groundbreaking approach – and 40 years on our Rehab Service has now set the standard for similar cardiac programmes accepted and replicated all over Wales and the UK.”

Gaynor Colbourne said “I was clerk on our coronary care unit when Jill approached me and I was totally sold on the idea. Ron and I had fundraising experience so we were more than willing to get stuck in."

She added: “I’m enormously proud that the fundraising efforts Ron and I started all those years ago, are continuing to this day. In the early days, we used to take part in all sorts of crazy fundraising stunts. Many of our supporters now run marathons, hold coffee mornings and organise bucket collections, but we really don’t mind how people raise money to help us – within reason of course.”

Jill continued: “The rehab programme and Trust will always be very much a family affair, with great support from patients' husbands, wives, partners, and children.

"They are alongside us every step of the way, which means the trust and rehab programme continues to go from strength to strength.”

The charity supports hospital and community-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes – a vital part of the recovery process for both patients and family.

The money raised by the charity promotes cardiac rehabilitation at sites including Pontypool’s County Hospital, Abergavenny’s Nevill Hall Hospital, Newport’s St. Woolos Hospital, and the local community.

Brian Begg, the current chair, said: “Cardiac rehab is a vital part of the recovery process for both patients and family. The charity helps support a wide range of cardiac rehab initiatives in the Torfaen, Newport, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire areas, such as grants to local community groups, support for trainers to receive qualifications enabling them to work with cardiac patients, equipment for groups, up to date specialised training for nurses and sponsoring important research.

“Ultimately, we’re helping those who have experienced heart problems regain quality of life after a cardiac diagnosis.”

📝 Use the link in the comments to make a donation to the charity.

📸 (left to right) Committee Members Ceri Kostin, Jill Evans, Simon Potter, Gavin Jones, Brian Begg

04/04/2025

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the amazing ABUHB Heart Failure Team for arranging a sponsored walk up Pen Y Fan to support our charity. Well done all, super proud of all your hard work and thanks for your continued support to the Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund 🎉🙌🏻👏🏻 😄

25/03/2025

Calling all you amazing supporters of our great local charity. We'd love you to invite your friends and colleagues to please spread the word about the great Rehabilitation work we support and the projects we can fund, by encouraging people and organisations to follow us on Social Media. They can find out more on our website www.gwentcardiacrehab.org.uk about what we do and how they can support us. Let's raise the pulse of our profile!

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The History of Cardiac Rehabilitation in South Gwent and Caerphilly

Before Cardiac Rehabilitation

It may be difficult for some people to imagine a time before cardiac rehabilitation existed. In the early 1980’s patients admitted to the Coronary Care Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital, in Newport often spent long periods on bed rest. The evidence of the benefits of exercise for patients who had experienced heart problems such as a heart attack or angina was only just developing. This meant that patients and their families were often left feeling that all they had to look forward to was a reduced quality of life and further heart problems.

Cardiac Rehabilitation at the start

It can be difficult to start something new, however, a small team of people who were committed to ensuring a better experience and outcomes for cardiac patients managed to persuade the senior hospital management that a pilot cardiac rehabilitation programme should be set up. This would test out whether offering patients an exercise programme, stress management and health education advice would be of benefit to their recovery. The programme brought together the skills of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and pharmacy and was supported by the late Dr John Davies (Cardiologist). The programme on offer was a great success and over the years research evidence proved its value. The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation are now seen as an important part of the recovery process for cardiac patients and their families.

How did the Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund start?

Funding within the NHS is a long standing challenge. At its inception there were not the funds available to establish the cardiac rehabilitation service and keep it running. The late Mr Ronald Colbourne JP and his wife Gaynor stepped in immediately to commit to raising the funds necessary. They formed the Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund and developed a small group of volunteers to help them with this. Their personal dedication, support and boundless enthusiasm ensured that money was raised to fund a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse, vital equipment and the training needed for staff. As the success of the programme continued to grow it expanded to include community based classes run by skilled exercise instructors and dedicated volunteers who had themselves experienced heart problems. The hospital service expanded to County Hospital, Pontypool, the former Caerphilly Miners Hospital (now replaced by Ysybty Ystrad Fawr) and Caldicot in Monmouthshire. The service was further supported by a new innovation run by patients who had attended cardiac rehabilitation service called the ‘Heart Line’ telephone help line and ‘Heart Call’ which was a home visiting service. This ensured that patients always had a listening ear, support and encouragement from someone who themselves had recovered from heart problems. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Service has expanded to include a much broader range of patients including those who have heart failure.

The Future

For over 30 years since its inception the Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund has remained faithful to its original aim to ensure funds are available to support our NHS through the provision of equipment, resources and staff training. With support of the community we serve our future plans are to continue with this commitment.

Thank you

The Trustee’s and committee members of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund strongly believe in doing all we can to ensure anyone experiencing heart problems has the best possible chance for recovery and rehabilitation. Thank you to everyone for your support.