Department of Health & Social Care Campaigns
    Updated at: July 10, 20243 min read

    Supporting the DHSC: Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension

    UK Meds provides you with all you need to know about the Department of Health & Social Care campaign Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension.

    Key Takeaways

    What is Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension?

    • It's a campaign to raise awareness about the symptoms of heart attacks and strokes, encourage immediate action by calling 999, and inform people about the risks and management of hypertension (high blood pressure).

    Goals of the Campaign:

    • Increase Symptom Awareness: Educate the public on heart attack and stroke symptoms.

    • Encourage Immediate Action: Urge people to dial 999 if they experience symptoms.

    • Raise Hypertension Awareness and Management: Inform and guide people on the risks and management of high blood pressure.

    How UK Meds Can Help:

    • UK Meds supports the campaign by providing resources and educational content on heart health, strokes, and hypertension management. They also help spread awareness through their support of Department of Health and Social Care campaigns.

    What is Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension?

    Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension is a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the symptoms of heart attacks and strokes, and encouraging immediate action by dialling 999 when these symptoms are experienced. Additionally, the campaign raises awareness about the risks associated with hypertension (high blood pressure) and provides information on how to understand and manage this condition.

    What does Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension aim to achieve?

    The primary goals of Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension are:

    • Increase Symptom Awareness: 

    Educate the public about the symptoms of heart attacks and strokes.

    • Encourage Immediate Action: 

    Urge individuals to dial 999 immediately if they experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

    • Raise Hypertension Awareness: 

    Inform people about the risks associated with hypertension.

    • Promote Hypertension Management: 

    Provide guidance on how to understand and manage high blood pressure.

    • Target Diverse Audiences:

    Reach a wide range of audiences including adults, healthcare professionals, men, minority ethnic groups, people with long-term conditions, students and teachers, women, and young adults.

    A lady having a heart attack

    How can UK Meds help?

    UK Meds can support the Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension campaign by offering resources and information on heart health, strokes, and hypertension management. UK Meds consistently aims to provide high-quality, educational content around these and other topics. UK Meds is also dedicated to providing support to campaigns organised by the Department of Health and Social Care and will aim to spread awareness of this and future campaigns.  

    Sources

    Help Us Help You - Heart Attack, Stroke and Hypertension | Department of Health and Social Care - GOV.UK

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