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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy

@hf-academy.bsky.social
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We support primary care professionals in recognising heart failure signs for timely diagnosis & treatment, improving patient outcomes. Funded by NHS England, HFA is a collaboration between all Yorkshire ICBs, HIYH, LTH NHS Trust, and Pumping Marvellous.

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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📢Last call for our next webinar - Iron deficiency in heart failure. Wednesday 23 September 1-2pm Register your place today www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢We are delighted to share that the Pumping Marvellous Foundation will be hosting a free Heart Health Event at Kirkgate Market in Leeds 25 September - please share widely - let's find the missing millions living with undiagnosed cardiovascular disease! 🔍
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
There's still time to book to join the HFA, Consultant cardiologist Dr Kate Gatenby and HFNS Michelle Young and upskill in optimising the four pillars for people living with HFrEF - don't miss the opportunity 16 September 1-4pm
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📢Calling all primary care colleagues. Do you need to upskill in heart failure? Aligning to the new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework, this online workshop will enable you to deliver person centred heart failure reviews. Two opportunities available...
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢Calling all primary care generalists. Aligning to the new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework, this online workshop will enable you to deliver person centred heart failure reviews. Register your place. www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
This #WorldHypertensionDay 2026, how will you upskill to ensure the people you support live with controlled blood pressure? #KnowYourNumbers www.hfacademy.co.uk
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
👀Look what's coming..... Back by popular demand, Dr Jason Ward is returning to focus on the management of heart failure in the last few months of life. Don't miss - book your place now! hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This #HeartFailureAwarenessWeek the HFA welcomed colleagues from S Yorkshire to upskill in HF in our online Planned Learning Time and face to face events. We learnt from local specialists and the wonderful PM patient educators. Join us at future events www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
This Heart Failure Awareness week register to attend a Heart Failure Academy event so you can develop your confidence in supporting people living with heart failure www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This Heart Failure Awareness week commit to learning how we can improve recognition of the signs and symptoms of heart failure and ensure people with HF get the right treatment at the right time to live well. Register now for upcoming events at www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This Heart Failure Awareness week join MDT colleagues at the Heart Failure Academy study days and develop your knowledge to identify and support people living with heart failure
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
👀Heart Failure Academy Study Day - have you registered yet? hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Join our multidisciplinary study days to increase your knowledge on heart failure, identify quality improvement opportunities and network with the region's heart failure specialists register to attend hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The next Heart Failure Academy webinar is Palliative care in heart failure with Dr Jason Ward. Register to attend 👇https://www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Did you miss our fabulous Diuretics masterclass with Dr Kate Gatenby? Catch up on this, and many more recorded presentations here 👇 www.hfacademy.co.uk/library-of-h...
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Following on from our first fabulous study day in Leeds, there's still time to sign up to one of our Heart Failure Academy study days in either York or Sheffield www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
There's still time to book a place on our interactive study days, a few spaces available in each region.... www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/ Expect to navigate the heart failure journey using -expert presentations -case studies -group discussion and identify quality improvement ideas......
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Final call!! Don't miss the Advanced heart failure challenges in care webinar with consultant cardiologist Dr Alex Simms tonight 30 September 7:30-8:30 Register to attend: www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Take a look👀 -Visit our map and learning bursts www.hfacademy.co.uk/heart-failur... -Attend a webinar www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/ -Visit our library of presentations www.hfacademy.co.uk/library-of-h... -Book a attend study day www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/ Together we can make a difference
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Consultant cardiologist Dr Alex Simms leads the next webinar, focusing on supporting people with advanced heart failure. He'll discuss what we mean by advanced heart failure, how to recognise deterioration and what options are available. Register now www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Heart failure study days for the MDT, delivered by the specialist MDT: -people living with heart failure -consultant cardiologists -consultant geriatricians -heart failure nurse specialists -consultant pharmacists. Reserve your place: hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Delighted to host Dr Alex Simms discussing the challenges of Advanced Heart Failure care Don't forget to submit your questions in advance (via the registration form) Date: 30 September 2025 Book here: hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Heart Failure Academy Study Days - who's in? Hear from people living with heart failure, consultant cardiologists, consultant cardiology pharmacists, heart failure nurse specialists. Work through case studies with peers and identify quality improvement areas. Book now www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Updated NICE NG 106 (Sept 2025) - When initiating heart failure treatment take frailty status, history, clinical assessments, prognosis and preferences. Let's discuss how to support older adults. Book now! hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Is your scope of practice hypertension or AF? Join us and extend your skills in a structured medication review and learn how to work with the local MDT to support people with signs and symptoms of heart failure. Book now www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Join our events to identify how we can work together as a system to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart failure early and improve outcomes for people living with heart failure book now www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/ #teamwork
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Don't miss out, register to attend our second Q&A webinar now www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Don't miss out.... book to attend one of our study days now, places are limited. www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/ All members of the MDT welcome. Together we can support people living with heart failure in Y&H
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Calling all generalists! Attend one of our multidisciplinary team study days to consider how we can identify and support people living with heart failure. Three dates to choose from - book here hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber @healthinnovyh.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
💓 Interested in heart failure? Check out the @hf-academy.bsky.social for valuable resources and educational videos designed to enhance your practice. Explore now: hfacademy.co.uk #heartfailure #Cardiology #HeartPrevention
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Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber @healthinnovyh.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
@hf-academy.bsky.social study days The aim is to support healthcare professionals to develop knowledge & skills to provide a person-centred approach to recognising the signs of heart failure. Key dates: 10 Oct in Leeds, 16 Oct in York and 21 Oct in Rotherham Register www.hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Join us for the first of our three Q&A webinars this evening. It's not too late to book your place hfacademy.co.uk/events/
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
NICE Chronic heart failure in adults -diagnosis and management is hot off the press -attend the first of our three Q&A webinars 'Challenges in heart failure medicines optimisation' next week and ask the region's experts any questions - book all three Q&A webinars here: hfacademy.co.uk/events
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
We have relaunched our 'Navigating the heart failure journey' map - it is now an interactive map. Visit our website and let us know what you think hfacademy.co.uk/heart-failur...
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Stop 8 focuses on the importance of additional management that should be tailored to the individual. Let's empower healthcare professionals across the system to have the confidence to open advance care planning discussions and start the conversation.... hfacademy.co.uk
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Let's make sure we support people living with heart failure to access good quality information and support to live well with heart failure. Access Map Stop 6 for more information hfacademy.co.uk/heart-failur...
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
How confident are you at describing the different medicines used in each heart failure phenotype? Stop 5 'Treatment initiation' has just been released. Take a look.
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ISNkidneycare @theisn.org · 17/05/2025
#1 Today is World HTN Day! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑1.3 billion people live with HTN, but only 1 in 5 meet BP goals. ⚠️HTN silently drives stroke, heart & kidney failure—and 57% of global deaths. Check this beautiful Infographic by @gabyneph.bsky.social #ISNTweetorial #WorldHypertensionDay
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Ireland: Heart-related illnesses have hit record highs in Northern Ireland, new findings reveal. "New statistics released by the charity show that since 2020, cases of heart failure are up 12%, atrial fibrillation has risen by 14%, and diabetes, which raises the risk of heart disease, is up 10%."
Heart-related illnesses have hit record highs in Northern Ireland, new findings reveal.

Cases of heart failure up by 12%

By Clodagh Traynor
May 19, 2025 at 0:01am BST
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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
1. 'Further research by the BHF suggested there has been a *12%* rise in the number of people diagnosed with heart failure since *2020*. Heart failure means that the heart is too weak to pump blood around the body properly and it can happen at any age... www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Heart attacks: My 'textbook typical' signs were ignored
A patient speaks out as a charity warns of record levels of heart disease in Northern Ireland.
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
According to NICE QS 9 Chronic Heart Failure in Adults, all patients with suspected heart failure should have an echocardiogram and a specialist assessment. Could you describe what to expect? hfacademy.co.uk
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
What influences health inequalities? Our Evidence Hub has been updated and expanded, with the latest insights into the impact of inequalities by deprivation, geography, ethnicity and disability. Explore the evidence ⬇️ buff.ly/UGXrClY
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Health inequalities | The Health Foundation
Improvements in life expectancy have stalled and there are wide inequalities in health within and between local areas
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Carys B @carysbarton.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Heart failure awareness week 2025. #25in25 #detecttheundetected #freedomfromfailure Prevalence estimated to double by 2040 but we can make a difference with prevention, early detection and treatment ! Think HF - fighting for breath , fatigue , fluid build up -BNP/NTproBNP ❤️
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The next video from our innovative 'Navigating the heart failure journey' map has just been released. Visit hfacademy.co.uk/heart-failur...
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Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy @hf-academy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
On International Nurses Day 2025, we celebrate the amazing care and support heart failure nurses deliver every day. Thank you #IND2025
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Rhys Williams @rhyswmpharm.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Excited today to represent the British Society for Heart Failure, along with members of the board, at the #HouseofCommons to highlight the importance of #screening, #detection and management of #heartfailure in the UK #25in25 #findme #theFword
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British Society of Echocardiography @bsecho.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
🚨REGISTER NOW 💚 Advanced imaging 2025: Heart failure 📅 Thursday 24 April 2025 🎥 Face to face event 📜 5 BSE points 👥 Joint with the Royal Society of Medicine and British Society for Heart Failure Secure your place 👉 www.bsecho.org/iCore...
A graphic of the heart surrounded with different imaging modalities with banners with the event information
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British Society of Echocardiography @bsecho.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Earlier this week, we published our new triaging poster: 💚Making best use of echocardiography in primary care: www.bsecho.org/Publi... Check out what Dr Lisa Anderson, Chair of the British Society for Heart Failure, had to say about it 👇
“The British Society for Heart Failure welcomes the new echo triage guidance, which will reduce unnecessary scans and release capacity to fast-track the patients who are at greatest risk.”
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Jim Myers @kidneystories.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Heart Failure Awareness Week: Cardiologist lists most prevalent drugs used - News9 Live - goo.gl/alerts/ktnyFo #GoogleAlerts
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Heart Failure Awareness Week: Cardiologist lists most prevalent drugs used
Heart Failure Awareness Week: Heart failure can be prevented, but in case of treatment, 9 drugs can be helpful, diuretics for instance.
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Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
www.cbsnews.com/news/shingle... In the study, published Monday in the European Heart Journal, researchers found people given the shot had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease, for up to 8 years. #Shingles #Vaccine #HeartDisease
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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, examined more than 1 million people aged 50 or older with data from 2012 onward.
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