How can I reduce my risk of CVD?
There are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of Cardiovascular Disease. Click on the icons below to learn more about the Lifestyle Changes you can make to keep your heart healthy.
Live well
Small and simple changes could make a huge difference! A healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent CVD. See below for more information.
Your NHS is here to help you make the right decisions about your health care. Whether you're choosing between treatment options or where to have the treatment, healthcare professionals will share their expert view on what's best for you, and you can offer your expertise on how your healthcare choices might affect what matters most to you. Together, you can make the right choice for you. What's important to you is important to your healthcare.
We are encouraging the patient to be an active participant in conversations about their healthcare. We are helping patients to prepare and make the most of an appointment that would involve shared decision making by asking patients to consider what matters most to them prior to the appointment, such as caring responsibilities or hobbies, and also to ask four questions during the appointment, when discussing healthcare options.
- What are the benefits?
- What are the risks?
- What are the alternatives?
- What if i do nothing?
Our goal is to improve outcomes for our patients by helping them to be more involved in decision making about their healthcare.
If you have any queries, please contact NHS Birmingham and Solihull’s Communications team via email or contact the Personalised Care team via email.
Dr Sam Finnekin
GP from Sutton Coldfield
Personalised Care & shared decision making
Discussing Personalised Care planning and how it can help you get the most out of your healthcare. Personalised care approach ensures that your preferences and values are incorporated into decisions about your health.