BCS Updates
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Call for the UK Gov to come to aid of charity-funded research
Leading cardiovascular and cancer scientists supported by The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) have written to the Prime Minister urging the -
Enough is Enough: Racism & Discrimination
The brutal killing of George Floyd at the hands of an American police officer has rightfully sparked outrage the world over, highlighting many centuries of -
BCS Position Statement: Provision of care during COVID-19
The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) released a statement today regarding provision of care by cardiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic with specific reference to non general -
NHSE&I Guidance: screening of patients & staff for cardiology services
The BCS today shared a guidance document with members regarding the NHS England and NHS Improvement | NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) operating framework for urgent and -
Talking Heads Video Series
'Talking Heads' is a new opportunity to hear the experiences and views of Society members on important issues and topics of the day... -
50% Drop In Heart Attack A&E Attendances
People suffering heart attacks during the coronavirus outbreak may be putting their lives at risk by delaying seeking medical help, according to the British Heart -
Entry of Data into National Cardiac Audits During COVID-19
The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) together with other professional Societies sent a letter to members today with regards to COVID-19 and the importance of continuing -
BCS, BCIS & BHRS Response to PHE Updated Guidance on PPE
Public Health England (PHE) has now produced updated guidance on recommended PPE, endorsed by the four Chief Medical Officers. BCS, BCIS and BHRS would like -
The Nightingale Hospital
The Nightingale Hospital, based at the Excel Centre in London’s Docklands was opened today by HRH Prince Charles who paid tribute to NHS staff as -
Cardiac Injury in COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory virus SARS-Cov-2, a novel coronavirus has developed into a pandemic with over 530 000 cases reported worldwide.1. For