World Heart Day: Celebrating nurse-led innovation in cardiovascular health

Every year, World Heart Day shines a spotlight on the importance of preventing cardiovascular disease and improving outcomes for people living with heart conditions.

Through our Cardiovascular Disease funding programme, we have invested in projects that demonstrate the unique contribution of nursing to improving heart health. These initiatives place nurses at the forefront of addressing health inequalities, supporting self-management, embracing innovation and strengthening specialist care.

We have supported the Race Equality Foundation’s work to improve blood pressure control and shared decision-making among ethnic minority communities, using innovative approaches to empower people to better understand and manage their cardiovascular risk.

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Innovation is also driving improvements in care and recovery. Edinburgh Napier University is developing a digital health intervention to support people recovering from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), while CW+ is delivering tailored support for people living with heart failure through a nurse-led remote monitoring hub.

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Meanwhile, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland is supporting community clinical nurse experts to work alongside local people to co-produce lasting changes that help prevent cardiovascular disease before it develops.

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Together, these projects reflect the vital role nurses play in tackling one of the world’s leading health challenges. From prevention and early intervention to specialist care and recovery, nursing leadership is improving lives, strengthening communities and creating healthier futures.

This World Heart Day, we celebrate the nurses, communities and organisations working together to transform cardiovascular health.