At the final workshop the group identified that the main output they wanted to develop and integrate into service provision was information resources for GPs and patients about mild heart failure. In addition, a local asset map is being developed by the group and two other ideas are still emerging: creating an ‘I am Heart Aware’ campaign and a one day event for NHS staff and the wider public at Wishaw Hospital on 6th May 2015. The event will showcase this project and will engage delegates in discussion about how this work can be built on in the future. The group is continuing to meet to develop these outputs and ideas.
Information sources for GPs and patients
The group created a two-page information sheet about useful resources for people with heart failure and a two page FAQ leaflet with information about heart failure. Designed to be used by GPs, patients or anyone with an interest, these have been circulated to Lanarkshire GPs, North Lanarkshire Council and third sector organisations.
The group also created a short powerpoint presentation from the information sheet, having been informed that this is an effective way of capturing the attention of patients in GPs’ waiting rooms where TV screens are used to provide health information.
The slide set was well received by GPs.
Local asset map
An interactive map of useful groups, organisations and resources in the North Lanarkshire area is being developed by North Lanarkshire Council. However, due to staff illness the output has not yet been completed. The council is committed to publishing and maintaining the map online, and some of the members of the KiP group will assist with its development.