Circulation Foundation

VAPPG has published a White Paper calling for increased access to care for patients with PAD. CF is working alongside VVAPPG, ABHI, key stakeholders& other charities to raise awareness. Chair Rachael Forsythe has contributed to a national newspaper article vvappg.com/publications

We would encourage all members to report the offending adverts via the channels offered by the individual social media providers. We continue to report those posts that we are made aware of.

Vascular Society Endorsements A number of fake, possibly AI, adverts have appeared on social media for fake, non proven treatments for vascular disease. The Vascular Society does not issue endorsements of any individuals, products or services under any circumstances.

🏁 Introducing the CF Relay 2026 From 3 May 2026, vascular units across the UK will carry the CF Baton from hub to hub — hosting local awareness & fundraising activities before passing it on. Will your unit carry the baton? More info and signup: circulationfoundation.org.uk/relay26

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If improving your health and wellbeing is on your list for 2026, why not make it one that lasts? This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Great North Run – the perfect opportunity to commit to staying active while supporting those affected by vascular disease .

As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has supported The Circulation Foundation throughout the year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Office closure: The CF will be closed from 24th December to 2nd January 2026.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Circulation Foundation raffle at the VS ASM in November. Congratulations to our winners: 🥉 L Allen – CF merch pack 🥈 & 🥇 C Bicknell – Sailing trip and Isle of Barra cottage stay

Join us for the final day of the Vascular Societies ASM in Hull. We've loved catching up with you all this week, and as always we are so grateful to all our supporters and everybody who's popped by to say hello! Visit stand 42 in the exhibition Hall to find us.

Are you local to Hull? Join the CF team today in St Stephen's Shopping Centre for our free public information event, where healthcare professionals will be available throughout the day. #VascularHealth #hull

It's two weeks to go until the Vascular Societies' Annual Scientific Meeting. The Circulation Foundation team will be in attendance and we have some VERY exiting news we can't wait to share with attendees! Will we see you there?

SEPs don’t just improve walking distance - they rebuild confidence and quality of life. @ChloeBoobier shares powerful insights of how Supervised Exercise Programmes change outcomes for patients and professionals alike #MAXIMISE #Support4SEPs @CirculationFdn @seanpymer9

🚨@seanpymer9 speaks outside the Palace of Westminster ahead of today’s #MAXIMISE event🙌 discussing the latest findings on Supervised Exercise Programmes (SEPs) and their vital role in improving outcomes for people with PAD @CirculationFdn @VSGBI #Support4SEPs #ProgressforPAD

Outstanding #ACSCC25 presentation by @RCSEd & @CircFoundation Fellow Joe Norton. Showcasing his PhD work @SurgicalSaber on cognitive load in surgical training - Negative trainer behaviours adversely affect trainee cognitive load and NOTSS! @VSGBI @AmCollSurgeons @EdinSurg

Happy Halloween! Check out Count Circula's guide for good blood flow - a connoisseur's tips for keeping your circulation in top form. #SavingLimbsSavingLives #KeepTheFlowStrong

The end of September brings an end to Vascular Awareness month 2025. Thank you all so much to everyone who has contributed. Our Body Walkers, Great North Runners, Fundraisers, Awareness raisers, and everyone in between - a huge thank you from us at the Circulation Foundation.

Vascular Awareness Month day 29 - 1 day to go!!! Will we break the 8K mark by tomorrow? Who will be victorious? Stay tuned to find out! #TheBodyWalk #VascularAwarenessMonth

Today is day 27 of Vascular Awareness month - only 3 days to go! Where has the Body Walk taken YOU?! When we said 'Walk, Run, Swim, Ride, Dance, Rock & Roll - we really meant it! Here is Georgia and her pony Blossom wearing their free CF cotton T-shirt on a lovely autumn ride.

Hello Friday and day 26 of Vascular Awareness month! Today's facts are brought to you by CF committee member and Consultant Vascular Surgeon Shirley Xueli Jia - thank you Shirley for the facts! #VascularAwareness #KeepTheFlowStrong

Today our body walkers hit the 6K miles barrier! An incredible achievement, adding over 1000 miles since our last check-in on Saturday! Here is Chris repping the Circulation Foundation in the Arctic, as part of his expedition. Curious? Find out more on our YouTube.