27th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 51 v KEEP FIT & HEALTHY WITH THE HERALD v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com www.kgpodiatry.co.uk LOCAL CARDIAC CHARITY FUNDS NEW HEART FAILURE PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST ROLE Local cardiac charity, Heartbeat, is expanding its support for heart patients across the region by funding a new specialist role at the University Hospital Southampton. Rebecca Budge has joined the team as a Heart Failure Psychological erapist, supporting cardiac patients aged 25 and over who are undergoing treatment in hospital. She will provide dedicated psychological care from the point of diagnosis, throughout each patient’s medical journey. e newly funded role aims to improve heart failure outcomes by equipping patients with the knowledge, con dence, and coping strategies needed to manage their condition e ectively. is announcement marks the latest step in Heartbeat’s commitment to supporting cardiac care in the region. It follows the charity’s successful funding for two Cardiac Youth Workers, who support 11–25-year-olds facing the physical and emotional challenges of complex heart conditions. Heartbeat CEO Mark Ind said: “A heart disease diagnosis can be life-changing at any age. Alongside the physical impact, many patients experience emotional and psychological challenges. At Heartbeat, we remain committed to improving the lives of people affected by heart conditions at every stage of their life. Funding this new role is another important step towards ensuring that no cardiac patient faces their journey alone and that emotional wellbeing is recognised as a vital part of cardiac care.” e Heart Failure Psychological erapist will ensure adult cardiac patients have access to tailored psychological support when they need it most. From diagnosis onwards, patients will receive compassionate, specialist care designed to help them build resilience, manage the emotional impact of heart failure, and navigate the challenges of living with a long-term condition. Rebecca Budge LIFE REBUILT COURSE Wessex Cancer Support is running a 4 week course for anyone with a cancer diagnosis at the Waterside Cancer Support Centre, starting on Wednesday 30th September, 10.30am–12.30pm. Designed to give you some tools to move on with your life, the course will cover: • Managing stress and anxiety • Physical wellbeing • Relationships and intimacy • Moving Forward Booking is essential, only 8 places available. To book call: 023 8178 0409 or email: waterside@wessexcancer. org.uk BEREAVEMENT CAFE Testwood Baptist Church’s monthly Bereavement Cafe is restarting on Wednesday 2nd September in a new venue - Totton ree Score Club, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3RS, running on the first Wednesday of each month, 10am-11.30am. e Bereavement Cafe o ers a drop-in space for people experiencing loss, it is not a counselling session, but a warm, supportive place to talk, re ect, and nd encouragement from others who understand. Everyone is welcome. For more information call: 023 8086 0320 or visit: www.testwoodbaptist.org
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