You've likely arrived by clicking a link from your GP practice or a letter. This page explains more about the free Bexley Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programme (CPP) and different ways to get in contact and register.
High blood pressure puts you at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like heart attack or stroke and many other conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
The London Borough of Bexley is funding only 300 free places on a new programme to support people diagnosed with high blood pressure who are above a healthy weight - the Bexley CVD Prevention Programme, or 'Bexley CPP' for short.
The Bexley CPP supports you to get all the knowledge, skills and tools you need to better control your blood pressure and make your heart fitter and stronger.
To qualify for a free place you need to start by March 2022 so please get in touch quickly if you're interested and meet the criteria below:
Read on for more information about the programme and why it's important.
The Bexley CPP has been developed by specialists working with NHS cardiologists, cardiac nurses, GPs and the British Heart Foundation. Early results show the programme can help people lose weight, improve their blood pressure and cholesterol, get fitter and feel healthier and happier.
There are 18 one-hour group sessions over 9 months. Each session focuses on a new behaviour change, nutrition or physical activity topic. Your trained Coach will discuss these topics with you and the group and help you think about how to put them into practice in your own life.
You'll be given a range of high quality resources including Workbooks, a Lifestyle logbook and 12-months' free access to EXi, a physical activity app. Due to Covid-guidelines groups are currently virtual using Zoom.
To be eligible you must be a Bexley resident or registered with a GP practice in Bexley and meet the following criteria:
You also need to make sure you do NOT meet any of the following exclusion criteria:
If you meet any of these exclusion criteria you should discuss more appropriate services with your GP practice.
If you're unsure if you're eligible please check with your GP practice.
Get in touch to book one of the few free places:
If you're unsure if you're eligible please contact your GP practice.
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The programme is delivered by Momenta, who will securely share this data and other programme-related data, including any test results and other outcomes, with your GP practice to enable the programme to be delivered safely and evaluated.
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