Simple NT-proBNP blood test should be made compulsory for access to specialist services in order to drive earlier diagnosis and relieve pressure on secondary care. Our new report warns that the condition is being routinely missed and not properly managed in primary care, leaving hundreds of thousands of people at […]
Alliance For Heart Failure Update #27: November 2025
Welcome to our latest update as we approach a busy end to 2025! As always there are opportunities for you to get involved, so please read this update in full and let us know if you have questions about our campaigns. NT-proBNP availability in Community Diagnostic Centres Following meetings with […]
The Alliance and British Society for Heart Failure forge a closer working relationship
The British Society for Heart Failure and the Alliance for Heart Failure have agreed the terms of a working relationship, which sees the BSH reestablished as a full member of the Alliance. Over the next 25 years, the BSH’s #25in25 campaign wants to change the trajectory of heart failure and […]
Alliance For Heart Failure Update #26: July 2025
Welcome to our second update of the year, with important developments across our key campaigns including a 20th anniversary report, our submission to the NICE consultation, and the findings of our research into NT-proBNP access in Community Diagnostic Centres. Launch of Community Diagnostic Centre research At the start of June […]
Majority of community diagnostic centres failing to deliver crucial diagnostic test for heart failure
Just six NHS trusts reported access to NT-proBNP testing in their Community Diagnostic Centres despite government plans to use them to improve earlier diagnosis and access to treatment. Research by the Alliance for Heart Failure has revealed that the majority of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) in England are not delivering […]
Alliance for Heart Failure response to the NICOR 2025 Audit
The 2025 NICOR Heart Failure Audit has been published, providing insight into the state of heart failure care across the UK. While the report contains signs of progress, particularly around the increase in NT-BNP measurement, the findings highlight persistent challenges that relay the need for urgent action on the growing […]
Update #25 Primary care webinar and strategy for 2025
Alliance for Heart Failure update February 2025 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Alliance for Heart Failure and we’re very excited that this year is shaping up to be one of our busiest yet. This update brings you our new strategy and some exciting developments across a number of […]
Update #24 Pilot screening service in pharmacies and parliamentary engagement
Alliance for Heart Failure update November 2024 Welcome to the Alliance’s latest update as we near the end of 2024. Please read the following information as there are important opportunities to get involved and feed in your expertise to the group’s strategy. Pharmacy Campaign At the end of October the […]
World Heart Day 2024: help us improve early diagnosis in your community
This World Heart Day the Alliance for Heart Failure is focusing on the importance of improving the early diagnosis of heart failure. The NHS Long Term Plan states that 80% of heart failure cases are diagnosed in hospitals, despite 40% of patients having symptoms that could have triggered an earlier […]
Update #23 July 2024
Alliance for Heart Failure update June 2024 Welcome to the Alliance for Heart Failure’s latest update of 2024. Please read the following information as there are important opportunities to get involved and feed in your expertise to the group’s strategy. Company Chemists’ Association Alliance members met with the CCA recently […]