The MyAction programme is a new and rapidly growing initiative in vascular prevention which integrates the care of patients and their families with cardiovascular disease, and those families at high risk of developing atherosclerotic disease, within a convenient local community setting.

MyAction is increasingly being adopted by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) who understand that prevention in treating the whole family in a friendly and convenient leisure or community centre with expert advice from health professionals is much more effective and saves money than the more traditional approaches.

Putting prevention first and national screening is high in our national health agenda. MyAction provides a structured programme that both screens as well as reduces cardiovascular risk. By individuals and their families achieving successful and lasting reduction in risk factors there are sizeable cost savings, with less admissions to hospital for planned or emergency treatment at tariff prices.

The MyAction programme is based on the tried and tested principles of EUROACTION which was recently published in the Lancet (Wood et al., 2008).

Nurses are leading a programme that aims to improve vascular health by targetting the whole family (Nursing Standard - 3rd June 2009)

MyAction Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1 (pdf)

The MyAction programme in action at Montem Leisure Centre in Slough (pdf)

Lord Darzi launches MyAction in Westminster Primary Care Trust (pdf)