
Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group
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Raising awareness of vascular and venous disease. Chaired by @JimShannonMP
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With thanks to VVAPPG Chair, Jim Shannon MP for hosting the event, and providing opening remarks; to Stella Vig #NHS for her inspiring keynote speech; and Roger Perfitt, who provided a perspective from someone with lived experience. And thank all those who attended.




The full album of pictures (taken by David Ames) can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/…


Thank you to everyone who joined us at the All-Party Parliamentary Group reception on venous and vascular disease yesterday. Together we can make a difference for those affected. #SavingLimbsSavingLives #HiddenChallengesVVAPPG Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group

Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group Thank you for sharing your expertise with me.

Very grateful to Vascular News for the coverage of our Annual VVAPPG Parliamentary Drop-In, which took place this week, alongside a Q&A Interview with our Chair, Jim Shannon MP about the priorities and ambitions for the Group. vascularnews.com/annual-vvappg-…

Annual VVAPPG Parliamentary drop-in event highlights “challenges and opportunities” for vascular sector Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group vascularnews.com/annual-vvappg-…

Check out this patient and public focused video from Louise Hitchman. This NIHR funded PhD project studied a promising new treatment for Diabetes UK associated foot ulcers. Please help to spread this message far and wide. Vascular Society LegsMatter Royal College of Podiatry youtu.be/ndwk2t2j-5M

Check out this patient and public focused video from Louise Hitchman. This describes patients' experiences in this NIHR funded PhD project studying a promising new treatment for Diabetes UK associated foot ulcers. Vascular Society LegsMatter Royal College of Podiatry youtu.be/GYOb2zBmZZE

Check out this video explaing the NIHR funded THRIVE trial to the public. Please Share to increase awareness and to help recruit patients. Thank you for recruiting over 1000 patients to date. Please yell if your site is not open yet! Vascular Society RSM Venous Forum youtu.be/mqW9_c5eK08

Updated infographic with all major vascular randomised trials in the UK NHS National Institute for Health and Care Research British Heart Foundation Join the cause, if you haven't already!


Please check out this new patient information video for those undergoing varicose vein treatment. It is freely available and can be used in your clinical practice to support patients.Vascular Society Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group SVN (Society of Vascular Nurses) LegsMatter RSM Venous Forum youtu.be/G8j5d5yDdvI


The Circulation Foundation attended the Vascular and Venous All-Party Parliamentary Group Drop-In at Parliament: Leading Vascular Care: Fit for the Future. With speeches from Jim Shannon MP, Stella Vig, and Roger Perfitt. Read the full blog here: mailchi.mp/6c39657d7f62/v…