About

Welcome to Heart Failure Hub Scotland

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where the heart can’t pump blood as effectively as it should. This can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs and ankles. It’s caused by various factors, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or damage from a heart attack. While heart failure is a serious condition, treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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The Heart Failure Hub Scotland is a collaborative initiative focused on improving the care and treatment of patients with heart failure across Scotland. Established in 2014, its objectives include enhancing patient outcomes through research, education, and the implementation of best practices in clinical care.

The Hub facilitates the sharing of resources and expertise among healthcare professionals and organisations. It promotes innovative approaches to managing heart failure, such as remote monitoring and personalised treatment plans with a focus on a national approach to pathways of care. Additionally, it aims to raise public awareness about heart failure and provide support for patients and their families.

Who are we

The Heart Failure Hub is a subgroup of the Scottish Governments Heart Disease Task Force. Dr Alan Japp and Leeanne Macklin lead the strategic mission of the Hub and co-ordinate the workstreams.

Dr Alan Japp

Heart Failure Hub Clinical Lead

Leeanne Macklin

Heart Failure Hub Co-Ordinator

Our Wider team

Maggie Simpson

Digital, media and communications

Dr Kieran Docherty

Research

Dr Joanne Simpson

Collaborative working

Prof Chim Lang

Education

Janet Reid

Patient engagement

News, Events & Conferences

Through collaboration and exchange of ideas, the Hub aims to equip NHS Boards to strengthen the delivery of consistent excellence in the field of Heart Failure management
Hub Lead