iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Congratulations to @sagal-a.bsky.social on her election as the new MP for Holborn and St Pancras, home to @thebhf.bsky.social's headquarters. We look forward to working with her to improve cardiovascular health and care.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🔗Read the report here : obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/wp-content/u...

obesityhealthalliance.org.uk

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

↪️Last year, Government committed to update the Nutrient Profiling Model and introduce Healthier Food Targets and Reporting. Now it's time to deliver: publish the NPM response, consult on Healthier Food Targets and Reporting, and implement both this Parliament.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New analysis from @oha-updates.bsky.social shows why it's time to update the rules that determine which foods can be marketed to children so they reflect current nutrition evidence. This is an important part of making the healthy choice the easy choice and protecting future heart health.

111

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, do not hesitate to call 999. Despite these worrying delays, it’s still the best thing to do and it could save your life.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Government has published a plan to improve cardiovascular care. Patients and healthcare staff are waiting for it to be put into action. These long ambulance waits underline the urgency of delivering that plan.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ambulance pressures in summer are now close to matching familiar winter pressures. Our Clinical Director, Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, warns this could mean prolonged waits all year round, even for people experiencing life-threatening heart attacks and strokes.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Fast emergency care can mean the difference between life and death, or between recovering well and living with life-changing heart failure or brain injury. September’s ambulance figures show why improving access to emergency care must remain a priority.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Every second counts during a heart attack or stroke. Yet average Category 2 ambulance response times in England reached 31 minutes in September, missing the 25-minute target for the fifth consecutive month. These delays are ringing alarm bells.

121

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

↪️ This is a significant milestone, but with around 4.9 million people still smoking and persistent inequalities, full implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act and access to stop smoking support remain vital to achieve a smoke-free UK 🚭 Explore the data: www.gov.uk/government/s...

gov.uk

Smoking profile: statistical commentary, October 2026

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📢New data shows UK adult smoking prevalence has fallen below 10% for the first time, reaching 9.8% in 2025. That's thousands fewer people exposed to the harms of smoking and at risk of cardiovascular disease and other serious conditions.

120

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That’s a wrap on #LPC26. Many thanks to all the MPs who visited our stand and for your support ❤️ We were also pleased to speak with ministers from across Government about how we how we can work together to put CVD research in the spotlight 💡

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to Minister @damedianajohnson.bsky.social JohnsonMP for visiting our stand at #LPC26. We look forward to working with you on CVD prevention and helping to improve health outcomes across the country through measures such as the Tobacco and Vapes Act❤️

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to Minister @karinsmythmp.bsky.social for visiting our stand at #LPC26. We look forward to working with you and the Government on the CVD workforce and to deliver better outcomes for people living with cardiovascular disease across the country ❤️

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great to chat with @amandamartinmp.bsky.social at our stand at #LPC26. Thank you for helping put cardiovascular research in the spotlight. Together we can make sure everyone has a healthier heart for longer ❤️

001

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pleased to speak with @gregorpoynton.bsky.social at #LPC26 ❤️ To improve heart health across the UK, we need to: 💓 Improve prevention 🏥 Deliver timely heart care 🔬 Unlock research breakthroughs

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to @lukemurphy.bsky.social for stopping by our red bench at stand C4 at #LPC26 today. We look forward to working with you to improve the lives of people living with cardiovascular disease in the UK by putting a spotlight on lifesaving cardiovascular research.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pleased to speak with @johnadgrady.bsky.social at #LPC26 ❤️ To improve heart health across the UK, we need to: 💓 Improve prevention 🏥 Deliver timely heart care 🔬 Unlock research breakthroughs

011

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cardiovascular disease is one of the UK's biggest killers and causes 1 death every 3 minutes 💔 It was great to chat with @jameswnaish.bsky.social about the importance of cardiovascular research and how we can unlock the next era of lifesaving breakthroughs. #LPC26

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From the lightbulb moment to the lifesaving breakthrough, cardiovascular research changes lives. Thanks to @racheltaylormp.bsky.social for stopping by our stand at #LPC26 to discuss what action is needed to unlock the next breakthrough of cardiovascular breakthroughs 🔬

011

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great to chat with @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social at our stand at #LPC26. Thank you for helping put cardiovascular research in the spotlight. Together we can make sure everyone has a healthier heart for longer ❤️

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pleased to speak with @bambosmp.bsky.social at #LPC26 ❤️ To improve heart health across the UK, we need to: 💓 Improve prevention 🏥 Deliver timely heart care 🔬 Unlock research breakthroughs

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social for meeting with us. We discussed how life-saving research can help people live longer, healthier lives. We look forward to working with you in Parliament to ensure more people can benefit from life-changing CVD research and enjoy a brighter, healthier future 🤝

011

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cardiovascular disease is one of the UK's biggest killers and causes 1 death every 3 minutes 💔 It was great to chat with Connor Rand MP about the importance of cardiovascular research and how we can unlock the next era of lifesaving breakthroughs. #LPC26

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great to chat with @adamjogee.bsky.social at @thebhf.bsky.social's stand at #LPC26! Thank you for helping to put cardiovascular research in the spotlight. Together, we can ensure more people have healthier hearts for longer ❤️

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to Health Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social for visiting @thebhf.bsky.social stand at #LPC26 ❤️ We look forward to working with you to deliver the CVD Modern Service Framework and ensure more people across the UK can live longer lives in better heart health 🤝

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From the lightbulb moment to the lifesaving breakthrough, cardiovascular research changes lives 🔬 Thanks to @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social for stopping by our stand at #LPC26, we look forward to continuing to work with you to champion heart health in Parliament ❤️

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From Sunday we'll be at Labour Party Conference, showcasing the value of cardiovascular research, from the lightbulb moment to the lifesaving treatment💡❤️ If you are attending #LPC26, come and visit us at stand C4!🤝

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As the UK marks 100 days until the Smokefree Generation law, new data from @ashorguk.bsky.social shows that 6 in 10 young people who have ever smoked regret it. Smoking remains a leading preventable cause of heart attacks and strokes, causing tens of thousands of deaths each year in the UK.

121

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🙌 Thank you to everyone who met with us, spoke at events and shared their ideas over the past few days. We look forward to continuing to work with the Liberal Democrats to ensure cardiovascular research gets the attention it deserves.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🤝We met Liberal Democrat MPs including @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social, @wendychambld.bsky.social, @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @claireyoungmp.bsky.social. We discussed the need to put a spotlight on cardiovascular research, alongside the importance of prevention and tackling health inequalities.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tackling health inequalities matters too ❤️ At a Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys panel, we heard discussion around the health inequalities facing men and boys, including inequalities in cardiovascular health and outcomes.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🍎 Prevention was high on the agenda. We joined discussions across conference on how we can create a healthier food environment for all and prevent dietary-ill health, including a panel on a Good Food Bill hosted by @sustainweb.org and @foodfoundation.bsky.social.

120

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🧵 That’s a wrap on Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026! We’ve had a busy few days in Brighton, putting cardiovascular disease on the political agenda and speaking to parliamentarians about how we can strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader in cardiovascular research.

110

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Government must go further, including introducing its planned Healthy Food Standard, to make healthier food the easy choice for families and support children's long-term health. 🔗https://www.actiononsugar.org/surveys/2026/yoghurts-report/

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Children deserve food environments that support their health. New analysis from Action on Sugar shows progress on reducing sugar in yoghurts marketed to children has been too slow and inconsistent.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This weekend, the BHF are at #LDConference26 discussing the importance of cardiovascular research!🔬 If you're attending, please do say hi! 👋

001

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

↪️ This reinforces the case for an ambitious Healthy Food Standard, alongside targeted measures to reduce inequalities in obesity and cardiovascular disease. The Government should publish its consultation on mandatory health reporting this autumn to keep progress on this policy moving.

010

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

↪️ More than 90% of calories bought to eat at home come from the 11 largest supermarket chains, regardless of income, deprivation level or where people live, meaning supermarket health targets could benefit households across the population.

100

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New analysis from @nestauk.bsky.social suggests the Government’s proposed Healthy Food Standard could improve diets across all socioeconomic groups. 🍏

120

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📢 Research breakthroughs have transformed how we tackle cardiovascular disease in the UK, yet it still takes a life every 3 minutes 💔 We need your help to put cardiovascular research in the spotlight, to ensure more breakthroughs are possible. Sign our open letter to the UK Government below ⬇️

110

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week is Know Your Numbers Week, Blood Pressure UK is encouraging everyone to get their blood pressure checked. Knowing your numbers could be a lifesaver.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Around 4.2 million adults in the UK are estimated to have undiagnosed high blood pressure, putting them at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. 💔

111

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

↪️But there is still much more to do. Sign our open letter today and help make cardiovascular research a Government priority, so more lifesaving breakthroughs are possible.🔗 act.bhf.org.uk/page/195240/...

act.bhf.org.uk

Join me in calling on the UK Government to prioritise heart research today

I've just joined British Heart Foundation in calling on the UK Government to put heart research in the spotlight. You can help by adding your voice today.

000

BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

From the lightbulb moment to the lifesaving treatment, research has transformed heart health, helping people survive conditions that were once fatal. ❤️💡

100