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Heart health

Keep the heart healthy.

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No more heartstoppers

Cardiovascular diseases are often thought to be inevitable – something that just happens as you age, or because of your genes. While some instances of CVD are unavoidable, this World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation wants people to know that lifestyle choices can prevent many of these conditions.

28 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Where do broken hearts go?

With services like blood pressure screening and personalised OTC and lifestyle advice, Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams are key to supporting heart health in their communities.

12 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Home screening CVD scheme in Cumbria shows promising results

A DHSC-backed home screening scheme achieving high uptake.

17 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Hypertension identification and management

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

14 Feb 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Heart to heart

The heart is well-known as an emblem of love, around which many a saying revolve, but it is foremost the vital organ responsible for pumping blood and oxygen around the body. If not looked after, the heart’s health can deteriorate and cause serious problems.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer than half of public aware of pharmacy blood pressure checks, NHS warns

New campaign urges over-40s to get their blood pressure checked at their local pharmacy

11 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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ICS works with digital start-up on pharmacist-led hypertension programme

Prescribing pharmacists to offer virtual consultations to help improve hypertension control

27 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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First prescriptions for heart failure

To help pharmacy technicians talk to patients with first prescriptions for heart failure.

13 Sep 2023 , 20 Min Module

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Signposting in September

There are many opportunities for the pharmacy team to help raise awareness about a variety of health campaigns in September.

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Management of heart failure

This CPD module aims to help pharmacy technicians update their knowledge on the management of heart failure.

14 Aug 2023 , 20 Min Module

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CVD deaths increase: Pharmacy has a role to play, says negotiator

Negotiator responds to BHF finding that excess deaths have shot up since pandemic began

23 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hand on heart

More than half the UK population are destined to end up with a heart or circulatory condition, but earlier intervention from community pharmacy teams could change that.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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New project to tackle high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean communities announced

It aims to change the way high blood pressure is understood and managed within these communities.

21 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix UK set £20,000 goal in BHF fundraising partnership

PHOENIX UK plan on raising £20,000 in year long charity partnership with British Health Foundation

15 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Service success

Over 75,000 hypertension checks delivered by community pharmacies since last October.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Vazkepa can reduce heart attack and stroke in individuals with residual risk despite statin treatment.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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