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Putting prevention first - vascular checks: risk assessment and management

This document sets out the plans for the NHS to introduce a systematic and integrated programme of vascular risk assessment and management for those aged between 40 and 74. It explains in more depth what vascular disease is, why undertaking risk assessment and management is important, and how these checks might be performed throughout England. It calls for stakeholders to work with the Department of Health to help develop the approach to implementation and delivery over the next few months.

The presentation below outlines the key messages of Putting Prevention First - it may be used to support engagement with stakeholders at local level.

• Download Putting Prevention First - a presentation (PPT, 7355K)
• Download Putting prevention first - vascular checks: risk assessment and management (PDF, 227K)
• Download annex 1: Options stage impact assessment for vascular risk assessments (PDF, 92K)