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Support Group- people living with ICD’s

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Anyone living with an ICD there will be a support group starting in August or the beginning of September in Kirkcaldy Fife.

I will know next week on the exact date & Venue.. if anyone is interested mail me please...

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Brilliant idea, we used to attend the Papworth ICD support group, really wish they'd restart it but hasn't been any mention so far!

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I think support groups are very helpful & supportive....I’ve had my ICD for nearly 18 years and I had no one to turn to back then...

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Definitely a good idea to actually have face to face meet ups at a venue. Forums have their place of course but it is too easy to misinterprete what or how people are putting things across. We became very good friends with a couple we met at the Papworth group & were able to support each other through some very difficult times. My husband had his ICD fitted in 2012 but had had a heart condition since 1997, there was no support back then & that was a scary lonely place. I wish yo good luck with your group, I hope it does well x

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Thank you x

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Are you a member of the Facebook group ICD-crtd support uk? There may be members on there who live in the area you're covering & may be interested in joining your group.

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Yes I’m a member and yes I was going to mention on Facebook group😁 thank you for taking an interest... x

I live near Perth but would be very interested in attending a ICD support group

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That’s great I will keep you posted on the correct date I think it might be a Tuesday and the time might be about 4pm I’ve had my ICD for nearly 18 yrs so it would be great to meet yourself and others...

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