About us

The Heart Failure Policy Network (HFPN) is an independent, multidisciplinary group working to improve the lives of people living with heart failure by raising awareness of unmet needs. Its members and supporters include healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, policymakers and other stakeholders from across Europe.

Established in 2015, the HFPN has developed several resources to advocate for changes in heart failure policy. A timeline of key launches from the HFPN can be seen below.

All content produced by the HFPN is non-promotional and non-commercial. Each project is developed with support from a Project Advisory Group. Ultimate editorial control of HFPN materials lies with the Secretariat. The Secretariat is provided by The Health Policy Partnership, an independent health policy consultancy based in London.

We have helped lead Europe’s largest and sustained policy campaign in heart failure

We have sought to transform the way health system leaders view heart failure, and support the heart failure advocacy community to drive meaningful changes in policy and practice.

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2023

European Heart Failure Mission resources

European Heart Failure Mission resources

The European Heart Failure Mission statement, advocacy toolkit and research priorities set out the vision for comprehensive EU action to address the burden of heart failure

Launch of the European Heart Failure Mission

Launch of the European Heart Failure Mission

The European Heart Failure Mission was launched at the European Parliament to secure political recognition and investment for heart failure from the European Union.

Mission calls to action

Mission calls to action

The calls to action highlight the urgent need to address mental health in heart failure and invest in specialist nursing, outlining specific actions that the EU can take.

Innovation in heart failure: early diagnosis in community settings

Innovation in heart failure: early diagnosis in community settings

This report focuses on using innovative tools and approaches to catch heart failure early in community settings, identifying four key areas of innovation and showcasing multiple case studies.

2022

Heart Failure Policy Summit 2022

Heart Failure Policy Summit 2022

A series of virtual Summit sessions bringing together leading heart failure advocates and experts to examine the most pressing issues in heart failure.

From guidelines to action

From guidelines to action

This series provides insight into the international clinical guidelines for heart failure and how they can be implemented. It includes reports, a webinar and a short animation available in multiple languages.

Spotlight series

Spotlight series

Two new Spotlight reports examine worsening heart failure and the relationship between cancer treatment and heart failure were published.

2021

The Heart Failure Policy Summit 2021

The Heart Failure Policy Summit 2021

In November HFPN hosted its inaugural policy summit. The event framed heart failure alongside major policy debates, showcased change leaders in heart failure policy, and highlighted priority topics for heart failure care in 2021 and beyond.

Trailblazers Hub

Trailblazers Hub

The HFPN Trailblazers Hub is an online learning hub that features case studies which aim to inspire and support heart failure advocates in taking action.

The Action Statement on Heart Failure

The Action Statement on Heart Failure

A call to action outlining clear policy recommendations for European institutions to address the growing burden of heart failure.

2020

Heart failure and COVID‑19

Heart failure and COVID‑19

People with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, have an increased risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19.

Heart failure policy and practice in Europe

Heart failure policy and practice in Europe

Heart failure policy and practice in Europe aims to support advocates with clear outline of policy issues and best practice in heart failure across 11 European countries.

Spotlight series

Spotlight series

The Spotlight series features evidence-based reports on topics at the forefront of debates and challenges in the future of heart failure care.

2019

Understanding heart failure guidelines

Understanding heart failure guidelines

Understanding heart failure guidelines is a collection of lay summaries of key principles in leading European guidelines.

HF Pledge

The HF pledge campaign called on candidates in the 2019 European Parliament elections to pledge their support to improving the lives of people with heart failure.

2018

The handbook of multidisciplinary and integrated heart failure care

The handbook of multidisciplinary and integrated heart failure care

The handbook is designed to help solve problems and drive change that will make a meaningful difference to care for people living with heart failure.

2017

State of play summaries

State of play summaries

The HFPN produced two brief summaries on the state of play for two fundamental elements of heart failure care: diagnosis and clinical management.

2016

Written Declaration on heart failure

Written Declaration on heart failure

Written Declaration 110/2016 on Heart Failure was one of the first official policy opportunities in the European Union to build a clear consensus that heart failure is a policy priority.

2015

The Heart Failure Policy Toolkit

The Heart Failure Policy Toolkit

The Heart Failure Policy Toolkit is a policy resource aiming to expose existing gaps in heart failure care and offer integrated, sustainable solutions.

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The Heart Failure Policy Network is an independent, multidisciplinary platform made possible with financial support from AstraZeneca and Roche Diagnostics. The content produced by the Network is not biased toward any specific treatment or therapy. All outputs are guided and endorsed by the Network’s members. All members provide their time for free. The Network is hosted by The Health Policy Partnership .