Managing patient lipid levels to reduce CVD
Preventing cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) is the biggest cause of death and disability in England resulting in one death every four minutes , but often it can be prevented . To tackle this , we have engaged 40 Primary Care Networks ( PCNs ) across the region to run an education and training programme around CVD prevention for 620 participants and have held 8 public and patient events for over 400 attendees .
Managing patient lipid levels to reduce CVD
We were one of 11 health innovation networks that were successful in a bid process for the Collaborative Lipids Funding initiative , born out of a partnership between NHS England and Novartis . The programme ’ s focus was on enhancing lipid management and addressing health disparities in Humber , North Yorkshire and South Yorkshire .
The year-long programme emphasised a cooperative strategy to refine lipid management pathways , benefitting both patients and healthcare professionals . We ran a series of education events and webinars to support understanding , competence , and confidence in treatment options . This has helped to upskill the workforce , giving staff increased knowledge and the confidence to provide patients with better information to guide self-care and make better
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