Parliamentarians, Government, Policymakers & Elected Officials
Championing Heart Failure in Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd & Stormont
While health policy is devolved, the systemic challenges of heart failure affect communities in every constituency across the UK. We provide elected representatives with the evidence, data, and support needed to drive change in their areas.
Why is it vital that we act now?
Heart failure is diagnosed too late - Over 80% of cases are diagnosed following an emergency hospital admission, despite 40% showing earlier symptoms
Heart failure care is not equitable - Access to diagnostic testing, specialist teams and inpatient care varies considerably across the UK.
Heart failure is costing the NHS millions - Moving from crisis management to early diagnosis will lead to significant savings.
We ask Government, parliamentarians, policymakers & elected officials to
Advocate for heart failure to be integrated into broader cardiovascular and chronic disease national strategies and national policy.
Highlight regional health inequalities and urge local healthcare systems to publish early diagnosis metrics in order to address gaps.
Champion legislation that expands the specialist workforce and protects the full multi-disciplnary provision.
We work in collaboration with Parliament and elected officials to bring about change. We can provide expert clinical testimony and briefing materials to support debate, discussions and decision making.
Our toolkit for change
Work with us to achieve change in heart failure outcomes within your area. We can provide:
Support for speeches, debates, Parliamentary Questions & documents to help APPG engagement.
Briefings on local performance and areas of priority.
Information on care pathways and best practice models.
Policy notes tailored for health committee enquiries and budget debates.