MPs support heart plan

MPs were out in force for the launch of the Cardio & Vascular Coalition's new plan outlining how the Government should approach the fight against cardiac and vascular disease.

The CVC is a group of 41 charities representing patients, charities doctors and nurses.

Its report - Destination 2020 - calls for a plan in England which will incorporate coronary heart disease but also related conditions such as stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.

Yesterday more than 60 MPs pledged their support (including Peter Hain, pictured) while over 125,000 people have signed our petiton.

Visit the Cardiac and Vascular Coalition website
Sign the British Heart Foundation's Online Petition for a New Heart Plan

Stand up and be counted

Have you got something to say about services for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, such as angina or stroke?

If so, please take ten minutes to fill out our online survey on the future of cardio and vascular services in England.

Your views are important because we will shortly be preparing our recommendations for a new Cardio & Vascular Health Strategy in England for 2010-2020.

By completing our survey you really can help to make a difference.

Find out more about the Cardio & Vascular Coalition

Joining forces for cardiovascular care

It might be yet another lovely, sunny day but that doesn't mean we're not hard at work.

Our campaigns team is at the House of Commons along with 31 other third sector bodies, demanding a new Government strategy to combat cardio vascular disease.

The Cardio & Vascular Coalition (CVC) is lobbying the Government for a new cardiovascular strategy for England. Why? Because heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest killer.

To find out more go to the CVC website.

For more on the support and resources we offer heart patients and their families see our main website.