The Cardiac Pathway Improvement Programme (CPIP) brings together:

• NHSE collective priorities set out in the Long Term Plan,
• GIRFT,
• Specialised Commissioning,
• National Outpatient Transformation Programme.

The National CPIP team works in alignment with existing national programmes, focusing on key goals and priorities, and supports Cardiac Networks and Systems to deliver a comprehensive approach to whole pathway improvement and transformation.

Cardiac Networks have been formed to lead this whole-pathway change, working with local healthcare systems.

Our vision is ……

Meaning, for patients and the public….

• Reduced mortality due to cardiovascular disease
• More preventative and proactive care, so people remain healthier longer and avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital
• Better quality and safety of care across the pathway leading to better outcomes
• Reduced waits for diagnostics, assessment, and care because services are restored post-COVID
• Better experiences of care
• More equitable access to care across different groups and different geographies
• More sustainable costs of care

Cardiac pathway improvement: Vision and priorities