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Cardiovascular Disease
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British Dietetic Association - Link
The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, is the professional association for dietitians. Its aims are to advance the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects, promote training and education in the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects and regulate the relations between dietitians and their employer through the BDA Trade Union.
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British Heart Foundation - Link
As the nation's heart charity, the British Heart Foundation focuses on three vital things:
Investing in pioneering research
Supporting and caring for heart patients
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British Hypertension Society - Link
The British Hypertension Society provides a medical and scientific research forum to enable sharing of cutting edge research in order to understand the origin of high blood pressure and improve its treatment. An annual scientific meeting is held every September at a University Campus in the UK and Ireland.
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British Journal of Primary Care Nursing - Link
The offical journal of the Primary Care Training Centre appears bi-monthly. It is free, and you can apply online to receive it by clicking the link.
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Diabetes UK - Link
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
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Heart UK - Link
Heart UK aims to prevent premature deaths caused by high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. The website provides information, advice and support, including a telephone helpline and a membership scheme.
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International Society of Diabetes and Vascular Disease - Link
The ISDVD aims to provide a forum for the integration of Diabetes and Cardiovascular research which promotes multidisciplinary collaborations between clinicians and scientists, enhances the careers of individuals working in these disciplines and improves understanding of, and quality of care in, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
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Primary Care Cardiovascular Society - Link
The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, a registered company and charity, aims to improve the care and outcome of patients with cardiovascular disease in the primary care setting and to provide a general practice perspective on cardiovascular disease management to policy makers and expert bodies.
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Stroke Association - Link
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services. These include Communication Support, Family and Carer Support, information services and welfare grants. We also campaign, educate and inform to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society, and we act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.
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Walking the way to Health - Link
Walking the way to Health (WHI) is the largest national body promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. It is a joint initiative between Natural England and the British Heart Foundation.
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