Useful Links
Below is a list of useful websites and organisations we recommend or are affiliated with.
Atrial Fibrillation Association
The AF Association is an international charity that provides information and support for patients suspected of having, or diagnosed with atrial fibrillation; the most common heart rhythm disorder.
http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk/
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is a charity organisation in the United Kingdom. It funds research to beat heartbreak from heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors.
bhf.org.uk
Cardiologists Kitchen
The cardiologist's kitchen was born from Dr Khavandi who realised he was spending an increasing proportion of his professional life talking to patients about dietary changes that could make a profound difference to their cardiovascular health. It now provides kits and recipes to help people eat healthier.
Frome Medical Practice
We are one of Somerset’s leading GP practices and have also been awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in our last inspection. We were also delighted to be awarded the Somerset CCG ‘Practice of the year’ award for 2017. We are an innovative practice dedicated to leading the way in improving patient care. We are currently welcoming new patients.
www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk
Health Connections Mendip
As part of Health Connections Mendip we run a number of groups in Mendip. Our groups help people meet friendly people for a chat, set health goals and manage long term health issues.
healthconnectionsmendip.org
Kardia AliveCor
In just 30 seconds record your own medical-grade ECG anytime, anywhere Using AliveCor's KardiaMobile smartphone app you cetect normal heart rhythm or Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
Can be purchased via the Atrial Fibrillation Association.
The Friends of Frome Hospital.
The Friends of Frome Hospital are a group of volunteers working within the hospital and the local community providing equipment or services not covered by the NHS.
They also support projects which enable patients to be treated within Frome instead of travelling to hospitals elsewhere.
Their moto is:
“HERE TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE”
The Frome Times
Frome Times is an independent newspaper of Frome, Somerset.
It is a free fortnightly newspaper which offers a comprehensive news coverage of the area. Reports cover a wide variety of stories and local news about Frome, its schools, clubs, organisations and people.
It is the best read newspaper with a large and loyal readership.