Gloucestershire Heart Failure Service

The Gloucestershire Heart Failure Service was established more than 20 years ago and we’re nationally recognised for our work to support and improve patient outcomes. 

The team is made up of consultant cardiologists, general practitioners with a special interest (GPwSI) in heart failure, a team of specialist heart failure nurses, an educator, phlebotomists as well as administrative support.

Our team provides assessments for Gloucestershire residents who have suspected heart failure. The investigation for this is called an Echocardiogram. If, following an Echocardiogram, a diagnosis of heart failure is confirmed, patients will be reviewed by our GPwSI in heart failure and a heart failure specialist nurse, who, with the patient, will agree a treatment and management plan.

We promote education through information sessions, empowering patients to manage this long-term condition. We also manage patients who have had a recent admission, receiving referrals from the hospital and provide ongoing care  to support you at home.

Patients are referred into our service by their GP and the team also accepts self-referrals from patients who have been discharged from the service within the previous 12 months. Please consult with your GP if you wish to access the service.