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MyAction
A specialist programme for you and your partner to help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is the MyAction Programme?
MyAction is the first service of its kind in the UK to be set up following the results of EUROACTION -the largest ever European-wide study into family based cardiology prevention which set a new standard for preventive cardiology practice for both hospitals, and primary care.
Reflecting the results of the study, MyAction is a community based integrated service which will be held at The Spa Leisure Centre, targeted at people (and their families) who are either coronary patients or people at high risk of heart disease.
An in-house nurse will co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team to advise on diet, lifestyle and well being, including increasing physical activity levels under expert medical supervision.
How can the MyAction team help you?
The MyAction team of health professional experts will help you with:
- Stopping smoking
- Eating healthily
- Becoming physically active
- Achieving healthy weight and shape
- Management of blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose
- An understanding of cardioprotective medications
The programme has three phases:
- You and your partner will be invited to an initial assessment by the MyAction team of specialists. You will be asked about your smoking and eating habits and how much physical activity you do. You will also have your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels measured.
- You will then be invited to work with the MyAction team to achieve a healthier family lifestyle over a period of 16 weeks. This will include personal and professional support from a cardiac specialist nurse, a dietition and a physical activity specialist. You will also have access to weekly group education and exercise sessions.
- 16 weeks after the first assessment, you and your partner will be invited to come to the clinic for a second assessment. You will be assessed on how successful you have been in changing your family lifestyle and reducing your other risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
If you think you and your partner could benefit from attending this programme, please contact:
Active Lifestyle on 020 8290 4000
Click here to download further information on MyAction
MyAction is led by Professor David Wood (Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Charing Cross Hospital) and Annie Holden (Active Lifestyle Manager for Bromley Mytime) with endorsement and approval from the local PCT, GP's and, great interest from neighbouring authorities and health professionals.
If you would like further information about the EUROACTION programme, please access the following websites: