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We’re delighted to see Cardiac Rehabilitation recognised as one of the Framework’s 12 national priorities. The Framework calls for services to: “Strengthen and scale cardiovascular rehabilitation to maximise its contribution to reducing premature cardiovascular mortality, improving outcomes and tackling inequalities.” This is a landmark opportunity to raise the profile of cardiac rehabilitation and accelerate access to high-quality, comprehensive services gov.uk/government/pub…

The new World Heart Federation Roadmap on Cardiac Rehabilitation is out, alongside an implementation paper to support action. Officially endorsed by ICCPR, it advances equitable, accessible, and sustainable cardiac rehabilitation worldwide. 🔗 lnkd.in/gnUrNvaG

Our members benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including access to webinars and online learning, networking events, specialist interest groups, and discounted CPD and conference rates. Find out more and become a member today for only £45 per year: bacpr.org/join-us #BACPR #CardiovascularPrevention #CardiacRehabilitation

Join us for two days of the latest evidence, best practice, and valuable networking with professionals across cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. Reshaping the Future of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation takes place 8–9 October 2026 in Birmingham ➡️ Book your place - bacpr-conference.org ⭐ Save up to £140 on your conference place as a BACPR member. Not a member yet? Join today for just £45 (bacpr.org/join-us) and enjoy significant savings on your conference booking, plus access to the full range of BACPR member benefits. #BACPR2026 #CardiacRehabilitation #Cardiorehab The BACPR annual conference is sponsored by various pharmaceutical companies. These organisations have had no input into the development of the conference programme, or influenced the choice of speakers, except for any industry sponsored symposia presentations. Sponsoring organisations will not be contributing in any way to the organisation and running of any social activities around the conference period. lnkd.in/euAttcyT

Join us for our next members' hour networking sessions - open to all professionals involved across the cardiac rehab journey! Tuesday 14th July 2026, 15:30 - 16:30 - With @TheBHF These informal sessions are a great opportunity to connect with other BACPR members, share ideas, and discuss experiences from across the cardiac rehabilitation pathway. ➡️ Book your place here - members.bacpr.org/events/69778e1…

Have you checked out the BACPR Members Discussion Forum lately? It’s a great space to connect with fellow members, ask questions, and share experiences from across the community. We’re always inspired to see members supporting one another, whether that’s discussing service challenges, exchanging ideas, or sharing best practices that make a real difference. 👉 Join the conversation and be part of the discussion today! members.bacpr.org/newsfeed Not a member yet? - find out about all the other benefits of joining the BACPR for only £45 a year - bacpr.org/join-us

The British Heart Foundation CRC Research Development Fund is now open for applications, including a Special Call for UK-based cardiovascular Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) applying as lead applicants. This funding call is open exclusively to cardiovascular Allied Health Professionals based in the UK who are stepping forward as lead applicants. At least one of the research team must be a BACPR member. Bids focused upon cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation must be approved by the BACPR CRC research group. As this funding call has a closing date of Monday 17 August 2026, applications for BACPR approval must be submitted to the BACPR research group lead, Dr Sheona McHale by Wednesday 22 July 2026, midday. This should be done by emailing the completed application form to bacpr@bcs.com. Key deadlines: ➡️ BACPR approval: 22 July 2026 (midday) ➡️ Fund application: 17 August 2026 Guidance and application form: bhfcrc.org/research-devel… Previously funded projects: bhfcrc.org/research-devel… Please share with colleagues who may be interested.

Clinician perspectives on prehabilitation in cardiac surgery survey Despite being recommended by ERAS-Cardiac and listed as a top 10 research priority by the James Lind Alliance, a recent survey showed that only 4 out of 33 UK cardiac centres offer prehabilitation services. Dr Sarah Raut, a Consultant Anaesthetist aiming to understand this gap, invites your perspectives and awareness of prehabilitation to guide future research and multicentre trials in this area. Click here to complete the survey - york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu…

If you haven't placed your vote yet, we invite you to vote for your President-Elect and your preferred 7 Ordinary Officers. Have your say by voting for the candidates you believe will best represent you on the BACPR Council. As a membership organisation, BACPR relies on the voices of its members to shape the Council and its future direction. The voting deadline is Friday 3rd July 2026 at 5pm. If you are a BACPR member, please vote here: lnkd.in/edcEKZQY

The Healthy Hearts campaign, developed by @LancashireCC , @TaAFTalks, @LSCICB, and @undefeatable, represents a significant strategic collaboration to support people with cardiovascular disease, and other long term health conditions, in 9 priority districts across Lancashire to move more in ways that work for them. Read the full report here to explore the transferable learnings of the campaign weareundefeatable.co.uk/campaign-hub/l…

Book your place at our Cardiovascular Nutrition Seminar on Friday 3rd July 2026, 09:00-11:30 Find out more lnkd.in/etZZQgfn With speakers Dr Tom Butler, Senior Lecturer and Dietitian Edge Hill University (@drtom_butler) and Helena Davies, Cardiovascular Specialist Dietitian, Imperial College Healthcare. This seminar is ideal for anyone who works in CVD and/or cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.

The dietitians in the BACPR Diet Working Group and the BDA Cardiovascular Group are working to update the current BACPR Diet Competency Document. As part of this process, we'd like to hear from current BACPR members about this resource: how you're using it now and what you'd find useful in the future. We're holding an initial discussion on Wednesday 24 June, 12:30–1:30 pm. If you'd like to join us, please register to attend here. ➡️members.bacpr.org/events/6a32c51…

Our abstract submission deadline for the 35th Annual BACPR Conference 2026 has been extended until Monday, 22nd June. ⭐ Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your work in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation ⭐ ➡️ Find out more here lnkd.in/etp9u7h8 Listen to Dr Eddie Caldow, BACPR Research Lead/Scientific Officer, talk about the abstract process and why you should submit your work. #BACPR2026 #CardiacRehabilitation #Cardiorehab The BACPR annual conference is sponsored by various pharmaceutical companies. These organisations have had no input into the development of the conference programme, or influenced the choice of speakers, except for any industry sponsored symposia presentations. Sponsoring organisations will not be contributing in any way to the organisation and running of any social activities around the conference period. lnkd.in/euAttcyT

Just a week until our webinar exploring the psychosocial aspects of heart failure and the important role of cardiovascular rehabilitation in supporting patients in association with the British Society for Heart Failure ➡️ Psychosocial aspects of heart failure and the role of cardiovascular rehabilitation on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 12:30–13:15 Book your place - registration is free for BACPR members members.bacpr.org/events/6a16ce4…

Our abstract submission deadline has been extended until Monday, 22nd June. Don't miss your chance to showcase your work. ➡️ Find out more here bacpr-conference.org/submit-an-abst…

Join us for our next Virtual Members' Hour networking session on Thursday 18th June at 12:30 - 13.30 These informal sessions are a great opportunity to connect with other BACPR members, share ideas, and discuss experiences from across the cardiac rehabilitation pathway. ➡️ Book your place here - lnkd.in/etS8Pt5h

British Cardiovascular Society and Heart Research UK have partnered once again this year to offer the BCS-Heart Research UK Fellowship Awards. This scheme provides fellowship funding on a competitive basis to support clinical placements in centres of excellence in the UK, Ireland, and internationally. They welcome applications from a diverse range of healthcare professionals, and to be eligible, applicants must be members of BCS. Find out more: britishcardiovascularsociety.org.uk/bcs-heart-rese…

Last chance to submit! Don't miss your opportunity to submit an abstract for the 35th Annual BACPR Conference 2026 in October. Share your research, innovation, and best practice in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. ➡️ Deadline: 15 June 2026 Find out more and submit your abstract here: bacpr-conference.org/submit-an-abst… #BACPR2026 #CardiacRehabilitation #Cardiorehab The BACPR annual conference is sponsored by various pharmaceutical companies. These organisations have had no input into the development of the conference programme, or influenced the choice of speakers, except for any industry sponsored symposia presentations. Sponsoring organisations will not be contributing in any way to the organisation and running of any social activities around the conference period. lnkd.in/euAttcyT

BACPR's Psychology Working Group is seeking feedback on access to supervision for psychosocial work within cardiovascular rehabilitation services. If you are involved in cardiovascular rehabilitation, we would be very grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete it. Your responses will help us better understand current provision and identify opportunities to support professionals delivering psychosocial care. ➡️ forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response…

Latest findings from @ICCPR_GlobalCR’s #GlobalCardiacRehabAudit Update 2025