This programme focuses on the prevention and management of cardiovascular health problems.
I feel like I really understand why it is important and I’m ready to take action on my heart health.
0
%
knew what a healthy blood pressure reading was
16% at start
0
%
did at least 150 mins of exercise per week
13% at start
0
%
were aware of NHS Health Checks
28% at start
Example session topics
- Dealing with an emergency: Heart attack
- Going to hospital and understanding more about cardiovascular health
- Monitoring and preventon: Free NHS Health Checks
- Diabetes and going for a blood test
- Prevention: Healthy eating—the Eatwell Guide and putting it into practice
- Prevention: Physical exercise
- Monitoring and prevention: Using the pharmacy
- Prevention: Alcohol and drug use
- Prevention: Smoking
- Addressing barriers: Mental health—improving wellbeing and monitoring heart palpitations through an ECG
- Weight management