We take the health and emotional well-being of our community very seriously.
This page will keep you up-to-date with the latest information and advice regarding COVID-19, and how we can support you.
I think I have Covid-19, what shall I do?
Our nurse team advise you to rest, drink and eat little and often. If you feel warm or feel you might have a temperature or any other painful symptoms such as feeling achy, treat this with a simple analgesic e.g. paracetamol.
We advise visiting the UK government website here for full information:
Covid-19 Vaccinations.
Cardiomyopathy UK advises and encourages people with cardiomyopathy to accept
the COVID-19 vaccination if offered. However currently the vaccine is generally only
being offered to over 75s, those in residential care homes and people who have a
weakened immune system (immunosuppressed) over the age of 6 months.
The joint committee on vaccination and immunisation (JCVI) say that there are
minimal differences in vaccine effectiveness and do not have a preference for a
specific COVID-19 vaccine product in the adult population.
We do not have any data to show that any cardiac medication makes you more likely
to be infected with COVID-19 or that they make the infection worse. You should
continue with your medical therapy as advised and stopping them may cause harm.
The flu and mRNA Covid vaccines may be offered at the same appointment. It has been deemed safe to do so by the medicines regulator the MHRA however for logistical reasons you might be offered these at separate times, there does not need to be an interval between these. Cardiomyopathy UK advise people diagnosed with cardiomyopathy to take the booster when and if offered.
Myocarditis and Anti-retroviral medication
You are more likely to contract Myocarditis from COVID-19 than from flu but it’s still
rare. If you have had myocarditis before you are at increased risk of getting it again.
Our nurse team would advise you to check with your GP or cardiac team
(cardiologist/ cardiac specialist nurse) if you are concerned that you might need
treatment for a Covid 19 infection. Information on treatments can be found here:
