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Council leader helps launch free cardiac recovery classes after surviving heart attack
Overview
Councillor Richard Morris, who survived a heart attack with his brother's help, has assisted in launching free 'phase four' cardiac rehabilitation classes in Droitwich. Supported by Wychavon District Council, the hour-long exercise sessions aim to help survivors build confidence and return to normality. The classes are held at Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre and Pershore Leisure Centre, supplementing earlier NHS-led recovery phases.
Key points
- Councillor Richard Morris suffered a heart attack and has helped launch special recovery classes one year later.
- Wychavon District Council funding has enabled free 'phase four' cardiac rehabilitation classes in Droitwich and Pershore for the next 12 months.
- The hour-long exercise classes are designed to help survivors regain confidence and physical momentum at their own pace.
- Phases one to three of cardiac recovery are provided by the NHS, while phase four offers guided fitness instructor sessions.
- Local residents, including open heart surgery survivor Sharon Lamb and heart attack survivors David Spoors and James Maybury, praised the local availability of the classes.