Our collaborative is comprised of the Health Innovation Networks for the South West, West of England and Wessex and our approach is supporting colleagues in Primary Care, within communities across the region to improve early detection and subsequent treatment optimisation of patients with CVD and Heart Failure, in order to:
- Improve population health, particularly in underserved communities
- Enhance the promotion of healthier lifestyle choices to help people live longer and healthier lives, positively contributing to the region’s economic growth
- Reduce emergency department attendances and acute admissions in all hospitals in the region, to help with ongoing capacity challenges
- Identify opportunities to introduce new innovations that support earlier diagnosis, timely initiation of effective treatment and patient self-management.
Through working collaboratively, the South West CVD Collaborative is maximising impact for the region through sharing approaches and resources, exchanging knowledge & learning, aligning strategies with clinical networks, and avoiding duplication of efforts.
SW Collaborative CVD webinars
Our webinars focus on lipids/FH, Hypertension and Heart Failure. Details on upcoming events can be found on our events page.
Recordings
Watch the South West Collaborative – Blood Pressure Optimisation Webinar, recorded on Thursday 12 September 2024.
Watch the South West Collaborative – Heart Failure Webinar, recorded on Wednesday 16 October 2024.
CVD Connect Newsletter
As a collaborative we publish a quarterly CVD newsletter which includes details on key updates in the field, innovations to support CVD prevention, learning across the South West as well as details on upcoming events. If you would like to join our mailing to list to receive these please do so here Health Innovation West of England (list-manage.com)