Heart health matters💗 The Government must act now to address the urgent cardiac care situation 🏥 Join our campaign and help us reach our goal of 50,000 voices for change 📝act.bhf.org.uk/page/145470/pe…

🆕 Research by Action on Salt and Action On Sugar shows more than half of food and drink products sold in the out of home sector can be classed as ‘less healthy’ 🔗 below for a summary of their new report and recommendations 👇

As Parliament returns on 2 September, we're eager to see renewed action on heart health through: 🚭Progress on the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and new junk food ad restrictions 🏥Greater focus on cardiac waiting lists 🔬Strengthening investment in UK R&D with a new Industrial

Yesterday, were delighted to welcome The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) at our London HQ. Working with 12 international funders, the GCRFF's aims to advance global cardiovascular health by supporting and promoting transformational international research.

There are millions of people living with risk factors for CVD in the UK, often unknowingly. This programme could provide more opportunities to diagnose & manage these conditions, helping to save & improve lives🫀 We look forward to learning more about the programme's potential!

The UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event is here. We aim to encourage all adults of all ages to regularly check their BP and reach those with high BP but don't know it. You have the power, time to power up and put your pressure down #KnowYourNumbers Wk 2024

The UK is in the grip of a heart care crisis. We need bold action from Government to stop this crisis in its tracks. Please email your MP today asking them to speak to British Heart Foundation at their political party conference 👇 act.bhf.org.uk/page/155499/ac…

📢The Inequalities in Health Alliance has written to Andrew Gwynne MP, the public health and prevention minister, to set out plans for the health mission delivery board. We agree that comprehensive cross-Govt action on the wider causes of ill health - such as smoking and the

📢Usually symptomless, high blood pressure is a silent killer if left untreated. NHS England has announced more trials for blood pressure checks in dentists and opticians. This programme has the potential to provide more opportunities to identify high blood pressure and save

Tobacco, less healthy food & drink, and alcohol are leading preventable causes of heart & circulatory disease 💔 With the Tobacco and Vapes Bill expected to be reintroduced to Parliament soon, @ASHOrgUK, @OHA_Updates & Alcohol Health Alliance UK’s new report is a timely reminder that public health

🆕 research finds that women with heart problems are around half as likely as men to receive bypass surgery 💔 This is a clear example of the inequalities that persist in women's heart care. We're urging the Govt to put inequalities front and centre, as they set out their future

Waiting lists for elective heart care are at a record high. We need bold action from Govt to stop the heart care crisis in its tracks ⚡️ British Heart Foundation will be at Party Conferences speaking to MPs about how they can help 📢 Please ask your MP to visit us 📧👇 act.bhf.org.uk/page/155499/ac…