Alliance for Heart Failure update – Spring 2020: Welcome to the second Alliance for Heart Failure update of 2020. Following the COVID-19 outbreak and the immediate challenges facing the NHS, we have adapted our annual strategy on a national, regional and heart failure community level to ensure the Alliance continues […]
Important COVID-19 guidance for frontline staff
The British Society for Heart Failure has produced an excellent video infographic aimed at frontline staff who care for heart failure patients. It is designed to provide guidance and support while normal services are not fully operational and ensure that heart failure patients continue to receive the care they need. […]
Alliance for Heart Failure update #8 Winter 2020
Alliance for Heart Failure update – Winter 2020: Welcome to the first Alliance for Heart Failure update of 2020 and our first as the new Co-Chairs of the group. We are both delighted to be taking on these important roles and continuing the excellent work of the Alliance over the […]
Primary care is key to tackling growing burden of heart disease
Improved education among GPs is a key factor in tackling the increasing burden of heart disease, says Professor Iain Squire, co-chair of the Alliance for Heart Failure. Responding to new research by the British Heart Foundation, which reported that hospital admissions for heart failure have risen by a third over […]
Alliance for Heart Failure update #7 Autumn 2019
Alliance for Heart Failure update – Autumn 2019: Welcome to the Alliance for Heart Failure’s third update for 2019. This latest period has seen some significant progress in our annual plan, including some important engagement with stakeholders at a national level. The latest NICOR Heart Failure Audit was also published […]
Alliance for Heart Failure update #6 Spring 2019
Alliance for Heart Failure update – Spring 2019: Welcome to the latest update from the Alliance for Heart Failure. We are making good progress towards achieving the objectives set out in our 2019 plan, with ongoing engagement with stakeholders at a national and regional level and plans underway for major […]