The GUCH Patients Association Blog

If so, we’re looking for Volunteers who have used or are still using Amiodarone to talk to a medical journalist and share their experiences. Please contact the office on 01473 252007 or john@guch.org.uk for further information

Help us improve our lifestyle information leaflet by taking part in our short survey. Lifestyle Leaflet Survey

• Lifestyle Leaflet – PDF
• Lifestyle Leaflet – DOC

Invitation to take part in a research project to identify the genes that cause inherited congenital heart disease

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Christmas Hours for GUCH PA

Please note that GUCH PA head office will be closed from December 24th, re- opening on Monday January 4th 2010. This also includes the Telephone Helpline service.

Below are some useful contact numbers for various organizations should you feel you need help or support over the Christmas period.

• The Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 – www.samaritans.org
• NHS Direct  - 0845 4647 – www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
• Emergency services – 999

GUCH PA would like to wish all its members, friends and well-wishers, a very Happy Christmas time and prosperous New Year.

0800 854759

Our friendly, trained telephone advisors are available to take calls on a range of GUCH related issues and sign post to other relevant organizations.

• Monday: 2pm – 5pm and 7pm – 9.30pm
• Tuesday: 6pm – 8.30pm
• Wednesday: 10am – 12.30pm
• Thursday 4pm – 7pm
• Friday: 1pm – 4pm

We do have an answer phone which is on 24/7, 365 days a week. Unfortunately due to the sheer volume of calls we have it is not possible to guarantee that we can get back to every message. Therefore it is encouraged that, if possible, you call during the above stated opening hours.

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