Committee publication · Correspondence · 16 July 2026
Correspondence from Minister Hodgson on Cardiovascular Disease MSF
Summary
Minister Hodgson announces publication of the Government's Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework, setting out 12 priority actions to reduce premature mortality from heart disease and stroke by 25% over the next decade. The framework introduces an integrated cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic approach and emphasises tackling health inequalities in deprived communities. A delivery plan will follow later in 2026.
Key findings
- Government commits to 25% reduction in premature CVD mortality over the next decade
- Framework establishes 12 priority actions for the health and care system to implement immediately
- New integrated cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CVKM) approach recognises connections between conditions and need for coordinated prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- Framework prioritises reducing CVD burden in deprived communities where disease disproportionately affects health outcomes
- Partnership with Diabetes UK announced to improve type 2 diabetes awareness and support CVD risk reduction
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public-healthcardiovascular-diseasehealth-inequalityservice-reform
Key actors
Sharon Hodgson MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, Diabetes UK
Notable line
“Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death and ill health in England, and a major contributor to health inequalities.”
Key Quotes
“This framework marks an important step in delivering the Government's ambition to reduce premature mortal ity from heart disease and stroke by 25% over the next decade and sets a clear direction …”
“… framework also introduces, for the first time, a cardiovascular – kidney – metabolic (CVKM) approach …”
“The framework places a strong emphasis on tackling inequalities, recognising the disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease in more deprived communities.”
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