Strategic Issues
Strategic Issue 1
Due to an ageing population and the risk of CVD increasing with age, future demand is likely to be high. Projecting Older People Population Information System data shows CVD will increase by 28.45% by 2040.
Strategic Issue 2
High admission rates for coronary heart disease and Stroke and high rates of risk factors for CVD.
Strategic Issue 3
NHS Health Check uptake is improving but remains low overall (10.9% in 2024/25).