With a population in Scotland of 6 million, 1 million will have high blood pressure and not know it!
High blood pressure really is a silent killer. Do not wait until someone you know has a heart attack or stroke as the silent time-bomb ticks away....Please help us now to help you.
Mission statement
To improve the basic understanding, assessment, treatment and public awareness of high blood pressure, and, in so doing, help promote the welfare of people with high blood pressure.
Our work is entirely funded by donations
The Foundation tries to keep administrative costs to a minimum, which means that your donation is put to very good use for our important research and educational programmes. May we count on you for support?
Primary Care Research Award
Calling all Primary Care Clinicians working in Lothian with an interest in Hypertension -
The High Blood Pressure Foundation invites applications for funding for projects aimed at improving the understanding, care and treatment of hypertension.
"Hypertension: the 2020 Vision"Symposium
Each year the HBPF holds a symposium elating to blood pressure that will be of interest to a wide audience of both healthcare professionals and members of the public.
This years event will be held at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh at 7pm on Tuesday 4th November.
"Hypertension: the 2020 Vision" promises to be an entertaining and informative evening focusing on emerging developments in the management of hypertension.
Speakers include Sir Nicholas Wald, Professor David Speigelhalter, Dr Brian MacKinstry and Professor David Webb. If you wish to download symposium information click here.
Contact Susan Inch for further details
Tel:0131 332 9211
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