The North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has showed his support for heart patients and their families by joining the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and other cardiovascular organisations to hear how they are helping to save and improve the lives of the millions of people affected by cardiovascular disease in the UK.
At an All Party Parliamentary Group event in Westminster, Justin met members of the Cardio and Vascular Coalition, as well as families who talked about their difficulties of living with cardiovascular conditions including coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and congenital heart disease. Together, with the Cardio and Vascular Coalition, the British Heart Foundation is working to tackle the disease on all fronts and put heart disease high on the agenda.
Justin has close links to the Swindon Branch of the British Heart Foundation and has acted as their Patron.
Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Heart disease is a devastating condition that affects thousands of people across North Swindon Research has helped to revolutionise our understanding of heart and circulatory conditions. If we are to continue making great strides in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease, the Government needs to play its part to ensure that every person living with heart disease gets the care and support that they need.”
Jennifer Mitchell, Head of Policy at the British Heart Foundation, said: “Through our research we’ve helped reduce the number of deaths from heart disease by more than 50 per cent and improve the lives of the seven million people living with it. We recognise that there are a number of priorities for the NHS. By increasing their awareness of how heart disease is having an impact on families today, Justin has taken an important first step towards tackling this problem head on.”
