To EMPOWER
To EMPOWER patients/survivors and their carers to be informed and active participants in their own healthcare.
Croí Heart and Stroke Charity
Heart & Stroke Voice was established with the support of Croí by people living with or affected by heart disease and stroke. Croí’s mission is to prevent heart disease and stroke, save lives, empower and support families, communities and future generations to take control of their health and well-being by raising awareness and providing education.
Global Heart Hub
Heart & Stroke Voice is a member of Global Heart Hub, The Global Heart Hub is the first global non-profit organisation established to provide a voice for those affected by cardiovascular disease. They are an alliance of heart patient organisations, aiming to create a unified global voice for those living with or affected by heart disease. Learn more here
Global Heart Hub empowers patients through quarterly, patient-focused webinars that present up-to-date information, answer burning questions, and communicate in patient-friendly language.
Empower webinars are co-hosted with patient organisations within the GHH affiliate community in support of the shared commitment to reaching and empowering the global patient community and in creating a collective voice.
Global Heart Hub Academy
Unite Annual Summit
More than 450 people from 55 countries joined the second UNITE Summit on 29 and 30 November 2022. The dynamic virtual event featured a wide variety of speakers, including heart patient advocates, leading cardiologists, and campaigners from beyond cardiovascular health arena who shared their expertise and experience.
- The UNITE Summit addresses an unmet need: connecting the Cardiovascular patient community
- Cardiovascular health advocates can maximise impact by speaking with one voice
- Attendees gained practical skills and knowhow from cardiology community peers and advocates from other fields
In addition to covering hot topics in prevention, treatment and innovation, there were practical sessions for patient groups dedicated to fundraising, achieving political impact and growing advocacy organisations. These How To workshops were developed in response to feedback from the first UNITE Summit. Sessions were recorded and are available online. Read more and get access to the recordings here.
Empower Series
The patient voice is essential for advocacy around sustainable, lasting improvements in the treatment and care of cardiovascular disease.
The Global Heart Hub is committed to providing the resources, support, and training necessary to make this possible.
Global Heart Hub empowers patients through quarterly, patient-focused webinars that present up-to-date information, answer burning questions, and communicate in patient-friendly language.
Empower webinars are co-hosted with patient organisations within the GHH affiliate community in support of the shared commitment to reaching and empowering the global patient community and in creating a collective voice. Learn more here
A patient guide to shared decision making
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