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Having a heart condition can affect your everyday life. We've put together some tips on some of the most common questions on topics including finances, travel, sex and more.

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Financial questions

Am I entitled to financial support or benefits?

Money can be a worry if you live with a heart or circulatory disease. Learn if you're entitled to help with living costs, prescriptions or transport.

Learn more about financial support

Can I buy life insurance with a heart condition?

Getting life insurance can be more difficult if you have a heart or circulatory disease. Read our tips on how to find the right insurance.

Our tips on getting life insurance for you

Questions about travel

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How can I get travel insurance?

It can be harder to get travel insurance if you have a heart or circulatory disease. But we can help you find the best travel insurance for you.

Get help on getting travel insurance

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How will my condition affect my work?

Whether you're considering telling your employer about your condition, or returning to work after a period of illness, we are here to help you.

Find out about working with a heart condition

Questions about sex and family planning

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Can I have sex with a heart condition

It's normal to feel anxious about having sex if you have a heart condition. But you should be able to continue having a healthy sex life.

Having sex with a heart condition

Questions about weather

How does hot weather affect my heart?

Find out how hot weather can affect you if you have a heart or circulatory condition and read our tips to stay cool.

How to beat the heat

Does the cold weather affect my heart?

A cold day can mean your heart has to work harder. Learn more about why this happens, and how you can look after your heart.

Read cold weather heart tips