SHOC celebrated 40 years since its founding in November 1984 

About us

Support, counsel and advise cardiac patients prior to heart surgery and be available for their relatives and friends who require support and information.

SHOC Volunteers

A number of SHOC members become part of the SHOC Volunteers Team. Volunteers have all been through heart surgery and are able to speak about their experiences from a patient and / or relatives’ point of view.

SHOC Volunteers visit patients on the Chesterman Unit prior to surgery where they can answer questions about their operation and recovery, and help to allay patients’ fears.