Beat Well – Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme (Open Age)

Beat Well is a free, community-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for adults aged 50+ living with heart conditions. It helps people safely improve their fitness, confidence and overall well-being in a friendly, supportive environment. Sessions are led by trained professionals and tailored to individual needs, with both seated and standing exercise options.

What Their Services Include

Structured exercise sessions

  • Safe, supervised exercise designed for people with heart conditions
  • Adapted to your ability, with seated and standing options

Health education

  • Information on heart health, lifestyle changes and self‑management
  • Guidance on topics such as physical activity, diet and emotional wellbeing

Long‑term support

  • A 24‑week programme to build strength, stamina and confidence over time
  • Supportive group environment to meet others with similar experiences

Accessible and local

Free to attend for eligible adults aged 50+

Held at the Second Half Centre in the St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Patient aftercare and follow‑up

Throughout the 24‑week course, staff will:

Monitor your progress and adjust activities to your fitness level and health needs

Offer ongoing advice to help you safely increase activity and manage your condition

You will be encouraged to:

Continue appropriate exercises at home where advised

Ask questions about your heart health, medications and lifestyle changes during health education sessions

At the end of the programme, you may be:

Signposted to other Open Age activities to maintain your fitness and social connections

Given guidance on how to keep active and look after your heart in the long term

(With your consent, they may also communicate with your GP or cardiac team to support your ongoing care.)

How To Attend

You can contact or visit Beat Well / Open Age directly

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07570 429 014

Website: Open Age

In person:

Pop in to the Second Half Centre,
St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing,
Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ